What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer position at Town of Lexington, South Carolina?
The Town of Lexington Department of Transportation seeks an entry level Civil Engineer to develop, manage and administer civil and municipal engineering projects involving the design, construction oversight, and field inspections. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the Transportation Director. This position aids with asset management, capital improvement planning and projects, transportation planning and projects as well as traffic safety.
Major responsibilities include preparing engineering plan specifications and contracts, performing routine engineering work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Applicant will provide field inspections of municipal improvement projects and developer-installed public improvement projects for conformance with engineering plans and specifications and construction as well as safety standards. The chosen applicant will assist with use of GIS and survey equipment to collect public infrastructure asset data, coordinate projects with contractors, citizens, regulatory agencies, and developers as well as assist with the use of traffic data collection equipment to collect traffic volume, speed data and video data.
Must possess effective verbal and written communication for report writing and interpreting technical and statistical information and have the ability to utilize software programs such as MS Office suite, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Microstation CADD. A bachelor’s degree in civil, construction or environmental engineering required, and an engineering intern license (EIT) is also preferred or the ability to obtain in two years of hire. A valid Class D Driver’s License is essential.
Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, references and an application to Rondie Cheatham, rcheatham@lexsc.gov or Lexington Municipal Complex, 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington, SC 29072. Position will remain open until filled. US Military Veterans are encouraged to apply. EOE/AA.
Major responsibilities include preparing engineering plan specifications and contracts, performing routine engineering work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Applicant will provide field inspections of municipal improvement projects and developer-installed public improvement projects for conformance with engineering plans and specifications and construction as well as safety standards. The chosen applicant will assist with use of GIS and survey equipment to collect public infrastructure asset data, coordinate projects with contractors, citizens, regulatory agencies, and developers as well as assist with the use of traffic data collection equipment to collect traffic volume, speed data and video data.
Must possess effective verbal and written communication for report writing and interpreting technical and statistical information and have the ability to utilize software programs such as MS Office suite, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Microstation CADD. A bachelor’s degree in civil, construction or environmental engineering required, and an engineering intern license (EIT) is also preferred or the ability to obtain in two years of hire. A valid Class D Driver’s License is essential.
Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, references and an application to Rondie Cheatham, rcheatham@lexsc.gov or Lexington Municipal Complex, 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington, SC 29072. Position will remain open until filled. US Military Veterans are encouraged to apply. EOE/AA.