City Engineer - Aiken, United States - City of Aiken, SC

    City of Aiken, SC
    City of Aiken, SC Aiken, United States

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    Description
    Salary: Depends on Qualifications

    Location : Aiken, SC

    Job Type: Full-Time

    Department: Engineering & Utilities

    Division: Engineering

    Opening Date: 05/02/2024

    Closing Date: 6/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

    Description

    We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Civil Engineer to join our team at the City of Aiken Engineering & Utilities Department. As a Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing various construction projects, ensuring their successful completion within budget and on schedule. The ideal candidate has a strong background in civil engineering principles and practices, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
    Examples of Duties
    • Oversees the routine operations and ongoing coordination of the division to facilitate open communication/a teamwork approach, and timely response to a request from local citizens/key stakeholders, City Council, City Management, and the Engineering division staff per federal/state regulations and City codes/policies/procedures/design standards where applicable.
    • Conducts feasibility studies and site investigations.
    • Attends City Council meetings as needed.
    • Plans, directs, and coordinates the public utility services provided for citizens; evaluates and identifies present and future community needs; formulates long and short-range public utility plans; meets with developers and citizens regarding new water and sewer services.
    • Oversees the City's compliance with DHEC
    • Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating engineering and utility reviews of plans and requests for services for all commercial and private developments.
    • Develops and manages the implementation of the City water/sewer/storm water utility infrastructure rehabilitation strategic plan.
    • Supervises the drafting services of Engineering for other City departments and engineering projects; administers building and grading permits.
    • Identifies and evaluates present/future budgetary needs, establishes priorities, formulates long/short range plans, research, and develops new strategies.
    • Serves as Department Head in the Director's absence.
    Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university. (Master's degree preferred)
    • Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by the state of South Carolina.
    • Proven experience as a Civil Engineer, with a minimum of seven years of relevant work experience.
    • Proficiency in civil engineering design software, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar tools.
    • Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, codes, and standards.
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
    Supplemental Information

    This position is subject to a criminal background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. The City of Aiken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

    Full-time Benefits include:

    Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, life insurance (5x salary), flex health spending account, short term disability, an employee wellness program, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, participation in a Defined Contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan, and South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program.

    Paid Holidays include:
    • New Year's Day
    • Martin Luther King Day
    • Good Friday
    • Memorial Day
    • Independence Day
    • Labor Day
    • Thanksgiving Day
    • Christmas Eve
    • Christmas Day
    • Employee's Birthday
    • Floating holiday (must be on payroll prior to January 1st )
    Retirement

    Full-time employees participate in the Defined Contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan. After one year of employment, the employee will begin contributing 6% to the Plan, with the City making a matching 6% contribution. Employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.