Assistant County Engineer

Williams County • Williston, ND

1d • $130,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Assistant County Engineer performs professional engineering duties related to transportation system planning and maintenance under limited supervision from the County Engineer. Examples of Duties: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of North Dakota or ability to obtain upon hire
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License or equivalent
• Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs

Responsibilities

• Conducts engineering studies related to County transportation system planning, design, and maintenance
• Develops overall design concepts and prepares details for transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and drainage systems
• Utilizes AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop plan and profile sheets, estimates, and detailed design documents
• Prepares design specifications for transportation-related projects
• Performs engineering calculations to determine quantities, areas, and project costs
• Conducts or oversees construction inspections, materials testing, construction staking, and surveying to ensure compliance with project specifications and contract requirements
• Maintains accurate records and documentation, including field notes, daily logs, and project reports, in accordance with County, State, and Federal requirements
• Manages a comprehensive inventory of County road surfacing types, bridges, and culverts; ensures timely reporting to the North Dakota Department of Transportation and other agencies
• Maintains project files and provides project management for road and bridge improvement projects directly or through coordination with consulting engineers
• Performs traffic analysis by deploying and retrieving radar traffic counters; interprets data to inform roadway planning and maintenance decisions
• Assists with special assessment projects in accordance with the North Dakota Century Code
• Reviews and coordinates engineering plans and plat submissions through the County Planning and Zoning Board and the Building Department
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code

Benefits

• Williams County offers a generous benefit package, including paid sick and vacation
• 12 paid holidays per year
• fully paid health, dental and vision insurance for single, single plus dependent, or family contracts
• term life insurance
• long term disability insurance
• fully funded retirement benefits through the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level