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Engineer
Annual Salary Range: $59,529.60 - $89,481.60
Close Date: May 2, 2022
Job Summary: Under general supervision, design and coordinate Transportation Services Division improvement projects from start to finish and to perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Essential Duties:
- Design PS & E development and coordination. Design, prepare and coordinate the development of complete plans, specifications and cost estimates for transportation improvement projects including roads, bridges, traffic signals and underground facilities.
- Prepare design reports and contract documents. Prepare required design reports and contract bidding documents for transportation improvement projects related to roads, bridges, traffic signals and underground facilities.
- Conduct transportation engineering evaluations/investigations. Conduct transportation engineering evaluations with recommendations through technical studies and investigations in response to complaints and requests from citizens, County Board members and other public and private agencies.
- Adherence to Local, State, Federal rules regulations and compliance. Monitor application of pertinent local, state, and federal environmental regulations regarding the design and construction of transportation improvement projects and ensure construction projects are completed in accordance with the design plans and specifications.
- Project liaison activities and agency involvement. Organize and participate in project liaison activities with consultants, contractors, public officials, the public, cooperating agencies and other public jurisdictions and review/coordinate project design and construction schedules.
- Address requests and concern from various entities. Investigate and respond to requests and concerns of elected officials, client departments, other municipal agencies and the general public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a current resident of the State of Wisconsin
- Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver's license at time of application and maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering specializing in Transportation
- Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets. (Specifically, in word and excel programs)
- Ability to use CAD systems (AutoCAD Civil 3D) for design and plan production.
- Ability to lift/carry up to 30lbs and push and pull up to 30lbs frequently.
Preferred: Ability to be cross trained and provide support in other areas of Highway, Traffic, Bridges and Construction preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must have thorough knowledge of theories, principles and practices of civil engineering with emphasis on transportation engineering.
- The Engineer position has a variety of duties and responsibilities for Highway, Traffic, Bridges and Construction that are assigned accordingly based on the needs of the Department.
This ORIGINAL APPLICATIONis open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application.Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process. APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF
FILING APPLICATION
Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.
Effective October 1, 2021, Milwaukee County will require all employees to have completed COVID-19 vaccinations and provide proof of vaccination or have submitted a completed medical or religious exemption and accommodation request. All persons offered a position will be required to provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination at time of hire or have submitted a completed medical or religious exemption and accommodation request and been approved for an accommodation prior to hire.
- Job Family 15 - Other
- Job Function 2 Professionals
- Pay Type Salary
- Milwaukee, WI, USA
Milwaukee County is an Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability genetic information or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements.