What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Civil Engineer or Civil Engineer position at Ada County Highway District (ACHD)?
Applications are now being accepted for the position of Assistant Civil Engineer or Civil Engineer in the Safety Engineering Division at the Ada County Highway District in the Boise, Idaho area. This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $69,472 - $89,440 per year, DOQ.
ACHD offers an excellent benefit package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid maternity/paternity leave, paid vacation and holidays and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).
Primary Responsibilities:
· The Civil Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer will perform professional engineering work in roadway civil and urban hydrology/hydraulics for stormwater & irrigation.
· Perform CAD design for Civil Engineering projects; prepare project specifications and cost estimates for projects, perform investigations, prioritize, and develop solutions to drainage and irrigation problems affecting District roadways.
· The successful candidate will be expected to work with a variety of internal and external District customers and provide professional responses to public comments, complaints, and referrals.
Qualifications:
· Must have considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of the roadway civil and hydraulic engineering field, and urban drainage system design. Must have experience with CAD (AutoCAD preferred) design, and engineering computer software; and gravity irrigation systems and their operation.
· Must have a valid Idaho driver’s license.
· Civil Engineer: Must possess an Idaho Professional Engineering (PE) license. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
· Assistant Civil Engineer: Must possess EIT/EI Certification and must obtain an Idaho Professional Engineering (PE) license within two years. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and professional level engineering experience. OR Any combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities are acceptable.
A completed application is required and must be submitted to Human Resources by 4:30pm, August 11, 2025. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you will be considered for this position. This job announcement will be closed if the position is filled prior to the closing date. Applications are available from our website www.achdidaho.org or at 3775 Adams St., Garden City, ID 83714.
An AA/EEO/ADA Employer
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations
Salary : $69,472 - $89,440
