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COUNTY OF BROWN

Senior Civil Engineer

COUNTY OF BROWN, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States, 54311

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Overview Senior Civil Engineer role at

COUNTY OF BROWN .

Apply online via the county jobs portal.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced work in civil engineering under the direction of the Engineering Manager.

Provide AutoCAD and Civil 3D design work for road, intersection, and bridge construction plans; field construction grade staking; inspection; topographic surveying; and stormwater management planning and field practices.

Carry out traffic studies for intersection improvement project design; serve as project engineer/manager for in-house and outside highway projects.

Coordinate with county employees, outside contractors, utilities, land owners, and residents; assist the Engineering Manager with tasks and project coordination.

Manage and administer design and construction projects within the engineering division; oversee highway design, construction plans, specifications, contractor documents, surveying, and project management.

Conduct traffic engineering studies on highways and intersections based on volume, capacity, accident data, access control, and available resources.

Perform traffic counts and compile traffic accident data; manage access control, driveway permits, building and sign setbacks, and use of highway by utilities.

Review and approve plans and specifications for design and construction projects by consultants; perform AutoCAD and Civil 3D design work for roadway, bridge, intersection, and related projects.

Prepare engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, and budgets; coordinate WisDNR stormwater management plans and permits for construction projects; inspect erosion control and ensure compliance.

Direct and supervise highway crew workers, contractors, and utility workers during road, intersection, and bridge construction; monitor field quantities and contractor invoices for payment; handle change orders and traffic control decisions for safety.

Assist with material cost/quantity calculations; support other county departments on road, parking lot, and drainage project estimates.

Prepare and review highway design investigation reports in accordance with WisDOT regulations for wetlands, environmental, archeological/historical surveys, pavement design, underground contamination, utility coordination, and railroad crossings.

Prepare and present project information at public and official meetings; assist with federal and state funding applications for bridge and roadway improvements.

Prepare and review contracts with designers, contractors, and suppliers; coordinate with towns requiring engineering services and provide technical assistance; oversee and mentor summer interns.

Determine intersection controls (including roundabouts and traffic signals); assist with road closures and detour notifications; assist in securing aggregate and asphalt materials as needed.

Coordinate with engineering consultants for asphalt testing (density, aggregates, asphalt quality) and provide technical assistance for troubleshooting.

Report and obtain annual/semi-annual permits with WisDNR and with the Wisconsin Division of Trade and Consumer Protection (WDATCP) related to the asphalt plant.

Assist the Senior Planner in developing, administering, and providing technical assistance with WisDNR municipal storm water permits.

Assist in access control, driveway permits, building and sign setbacks, and highway utility use; perform related functions as assigned.

Qualifications

Working knowledge of civil engineering principles, especially highway design and traffic engineering.

Extensive knowledge of computerized department software, internet, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.

Ability to manage projects, schedules, and budgets; knowledge of highway construction, drainage, surveying, materials, maintenance, and equipment.

Knowledge of laws, codes, and regulations related to roadway construction; ability to inspect work and materials and interpret drawings and specifications.

Strong mathematical, data analysis, and technical report writing skills; ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relations.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; ability to work required hours.

Application Instructions Apply Online:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty

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