Chief Civil Engineer

Personnel Board of Jefferson County

. Serve as the senior engineering authority for public infrastructure planning, design, construction, and maintenance .

Posted 9/20/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesLead💰 $85,092 - $132,017 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public infrastructure planning, design, and construction, with a strong focus on compliance with engineering standards and regulations. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects while ensuring budget adherence and strategic direction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Professional EngineerCivil Engineering DegreeProject Management ExperienceInfrastructure Design OversightRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Public Infrastructure PlanningTransportation Systems ManagementStormwater ManagementCapital Improvement InitiativesTechnical Design ReviewProject Budget ManagementConstruction Project OversightPermit Application ReviewProject Scope DevelopmentEngineering-Firm Procurement

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam CoordinationCommunicationProblem SolvingTraining and Feedback

Certifications & Qualifications

Driver’s LicenseAlabama PE License

Industry Keywords

Public WorksEngineering StandardsBest PracticesMunicipal InfrastructureContractor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the senior engineering authority for public infrastructure planning, design, construction, and maintenance
Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams
Oversee capital improvement initiatives involving transportation systems, stormwater management, and municipal infrastructure
Provide strategic direction and ensure compliance with regulations, engineering standards, and best practices
Review and approve technical designs
Manage project budgets and schedules
Coordinate with contractors and consultants
Advise executive leadership and elected officials on infrastructure planning and policy
Prepare, monitor, and administer departmental or organizational budgets
Enforce contractor and developer permits
Investigate public infrastructure complaints and provide information to the public and government agencies
Review permit applications, plans, and proposed construction-plan changes
Oversee public infrastructure construction projects through all phases
Develop project scopes and oversee contractor and engineering-firm procurement
Oversee and participate in infrastructure project design
Supervise staff by assigning work, directing duties, monitoring progress, and providing feedback or training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Driver’s license
Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama, OR ability to obtain an Alabama PE License through reciprocity within 6 months of being hired
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a closely related Engineering field from an ABET accredited program
Professional Engineering experience
Experience as a lead project manager directly responsible for successful design or construction of complex public works infrastructure projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
Generous paid holidays
Sick leave
Vacation leave