City Engineer

Personnel Board of Jefferson County

. Oversee the planning, direction, coordination, and inspection of engineering activities related to the City’s traffic, roadway, and drainage systems .

Posted 9/20/2026full-timeMountain Brook • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $101,670 - $157,747 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing engineering activities related to traffic, roadway, and drainage systems, ensuring compliance with local codes and regulations. Proficient in project management, technical guidance, and collaboration with contractors and consultants for successful public works infrastructure projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Professional EngineerCivil Engineering DegreeProject Management ExperienceContract AdministrationCompliance Review

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Hard Skills

Engineering Plan ReviewConstruction InspectionBudget AdministrationRequest for Proposal PreparationPublic Works Infrastructure Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationSupervisionTechnical Guidance

Certifications & Qualifications

Driver's LicenseAlabama PE License

Industry Keywords

ALDOTADEMSWMACity OrdinancesEngineering Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the planning, direction, coordination, and inspection of engineering activities related to the City’s traffic, roadway, and drainage systems
Review engineering plans and drawings to ensure proposed construction projects are feasible and can be constructed as designed
Collaborate with contractors, consultants, and internal professionals to review plans, identify concerns, and recommend revisions
Review private and municipal construction projects for compliance with state, county, and City of Mountain Brook codes, regulations, and requirements
Enforce applicable City ordinances and ensure engineering and construction activities meet established standards
Provide technical guidance to engineering staff and contractors
Review and analyze plans and engineering studies
Review and approve plans for major commercial and residential developments
Investigate and respond to citizen infrastructure requests and complaints
Inspect construction sites and monitor projects for compliance with codes, ordinances, and laws
Oversee contractor bid announcements, collection, assessment, and acceptance
Supervise staff by assigning work, monitoring progress, and providing feedback or training
Prepare, monitor, and administer departmental or organizational budgets

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 another closely related Engineering field
Degree 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
Experience working with county and state organizations such as ALDOT, ADEM, and SWMA
Experience in reviewing bids
Experience preparing and evaluating Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Experience administering contracts
Experience coordinating with contractors on public infrastructure projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

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