What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Engineer I, II, or III position at Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works?
NOW HIRING
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER I, II or III
CATTARAUGUS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
LOCATED IN LITTLE VALLEY, NEW YORK
Cattaraugus County is seeking Professional Engineers to join the Engineering Division. Based in the historic county seat of Little Valley, NY, the Department of Public Works includes Engineering, Highway, Fleet, and Refuse divisions. Cattaraugus County offers a competitive salary, generous health benefits and inclusion to the New York State Retirement system.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This work involves performing civil engineering studies necessary for the development, upkeep, and improvement of the County's infrastructure. Responsibilities may include the design, development and implementation of projects involving bridge, road and culvert construction, waste management and traffic engineering. Supervision is exercised over subordinate engineering department personnel. Applied knowledge of mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences in several specialty areas is utilized as well as provision of the full range of professional engineering services including consultation, evaluation, planning, systems design, engineering surveys, and project oversight in order to ensure work conforms to accepted engineering standards. A Professional Engineer does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
- Prepares plans and specifications for a variety of projects such as: road and bridge construction, drainage systems, waterways and waste disposal projects
- Reviews construction projects to ensure conformance with plans and specifications
- Reviews plans for conformance with applicable federal, state and local codes and regulations
- Researches engineering procedures/materials to determine best methods and materials to use for a project
- Designs structures and solutions to include bridges, culverts, road sections and other highway infrastructure
- Inspects construction and maintenance work to ensure conformance with plans and specifications
- Evaluates contractor proposals, negotiates revisions, and participates in securing final approval
- Develops and oversees implementation of research projects and field surveys
- Prepares alterations and modifications for new and existing roadways to improve road conditions/traffic flow
- Provides project management and oversight for complex public works projects involving both County and consultant resources
- Prepares project cost estimates
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER 1: Possession of a license and current registration issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a professional engineer
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER 2: Possession of a license and current registration issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a professional engineer & 3 years of experience
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER 3: Possession of a license and current registration issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a professional engineer & 6 years of experience
SALARY RANGE & BENEFITS
Professional Engineer 1: Grade 36: $45.46/hour – $49.80/hour
Professional Engineer 2: Grade 40: $51.38/hour – $56.67/hour
Professional Engineer 3: Grade 44: $58.61/hour – $65.01/hour
Health insurance (including dental & vision)
4 paid personal days
10 paid vacation days
Opportunities for overtime
No-cost telemedicine benefit
13 paid sick days
11 paid holidays
New York State retirement
TO APPLY
Email résumé to Commissioner Michael J. Prinino at MJPRININO@cattco.org.
TRANSFER CANDIDATES FROM NYS MUNICIPALITIES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
CATTARAUGUS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45.46 - $65.01 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Little Valley, NY 14755 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45 - $65