Associate Civil Engineer or Civil Engineer

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Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

09/12/25

Division:

Transportation & Engineering Division

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

The Associate Civil Engineer is responsible for performing entry level technical engineering analysis and calculations, review and prepare designs, plans, and project specifications.  Inspect construction and record observations.  Perform computer-aided-modeling as required.  Perform engineering activities and construction management related to the Capital Improvement Program, roadway, traffic operations, and stormwater drainage projects. 

 

The Civil Engineer is responsible for designing and managing roadway, bridge, drainage, and/or traffic construction projects related to the Capital Improvement Program, conducting traffic and other design related studies, and responding to citizen concerns. Provides initial assessment, proposed alternatives, design of complex traffic, construction and maintenance projects. Prepares feasibility analyses, engineering calculations, traffic safety and operations studies, construction plans, cost estimates, construction specifications and construction management for assigned projects. Represents the county at partner agency meetings and development or other plan review.  

 

This position provides you the opportunity to work for a county that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges in a solution-focused manner. Jefferson County Development and Transportation Department is a collaborative group that provides the opportunity to take conceptual design and watch it transform into part of the built environment. We value and respect an autonomous work environment with generous support and guidance from the entire D&T team to ensure the delivery of quality services to and on behalf of our community.  

 

SCHEDULE: 

This position operates on a typical 8-hour five-day work week (Monday-Friday). This position is in person, with field work and in-office work as needed. This position requires over 70% field work and under 30% office work. The successful candidate must have the ability to drive to various job site locations throughout unincorporated Jefferson County, walk over uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions, and compare existing site conditions with construction plans.    

 

BENEFITS: 

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more.  For more information, click Here for our Total Rewards summary.   

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Serve as project manager and project engineer by performing design engineering in compliance with Federal, county and state standards, and policies and procedures. Project types may include roadway improvements, hydraulic design, signage and striping design, and intersection