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Field Engineer


POSITION SUMMARY:
Land Development Field Engineer to perform routine inspections of residential and commercial development as well as plan review for compliance with related elements of the Land Development Code, Comprehensive Plan and other permitting programs/activities.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 
·        Assist the Engineer of Record in the review process of development construction plans, subdivision plats, ‘as-built’ drawings, roadway and drainage plans, storm water management facilities plans, contract specifications and cost estimates.
·        Review and evaluate shop drawings, geotechnical reports and other documents for compliance with the plans and specifications.
·        Coordinate and schedule all required inspections with the appropriate permitting agencies having jurisdiction over the work.
·        Perform on-site inspections and testing to ensure that work meets construction drawings, engineering design standards and installation guidelines.
·        Prepare and maintain permit logs.
·        Conduct and attend staff meetings and conferences to discuss development review and other technical matters.
·        Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of subcontractors engaged in the testing and inspection of construction and repair of roadways and subdivision projects. Make recommendations and resolve conflicts involving engineering plans and all ancillary plans and project documents.
·        Verify that site grading, road alignment and infrastructure work meet the width, depth, grade, elevations, drainage, and mixture specifications.
·        Conduct field investigations regarding homeowner issues.
Prepare and maintain NPDES compliance log and associated reports. 

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:  
·        Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred, or any the equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
·        Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the field of Civil Engineering Inspection or construction.
·        Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation at the time of employment.
·        Experience with AutoCAD software is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
·        Knowledge of land surveying, land use, water and sewer systems, other utility systems for various engineering work and activities.
·        Ability to use good judgement and make independent decisions. 
·        Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work projects.
·        Ability to communicate engineering information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
·        Ability to establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationship with employees, officials and the public. 
·        High attention to detail.
·        Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
·        Possess ability to learn and become knowledgeable and abide with county goals, procedures, practices, regulations, policies and ordinances.
·        Ability to work flexible schedule including long hours, and occasionally work evenings and weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand, crouch, climb stairs/ladders, and kneel. Employee will also be required to drive and walk active construction sites. 
The employee must be able to lift, push and/or pull materials/equipment which may weigh up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to see and distinguish colors and shapes.
Employee must be able to independently operate a motorized vehicle.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasionally exposed to loud noise level of construction site.
 
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.