Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Aiken, SC

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Engineering & Utilities

Division: Engineering

Opening Date: 05/02/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

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.

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