Engineer II Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

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Company:
Cobb County Government
Salary:
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Engineer II

Salary
$68,28145 – $90,47293 Annually
Location Water Department Marietta, GA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
04154
Department
Water
Opening Date
05/27/2025
Closing Date
6/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code
114
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Position Information
This position supports operations of the Engineering Services Division This position conducts and/or reviews modeling, planning, and engineering studies in support of project analysis and design for water/wastewater infrastructure
Essential Functions
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate
Conducts and/or reviews modeling, planning, and engineering studies in support of project analysis and design according to area assignment, such as water/wastewater infrastructure, roadways and transportation systems, traffic signals and control systems, solid waste systems, or stormwater systems: provides technical support during construction; prepares reports detailing the quantitative analysis performed and concluding recommendations; and reviews and verifies engineering calculations and analysis submitted by consultant engineers or internal engineering technicians
Conducts assessments to determine space, infrastructure, facility, and other project requirements: participates in the development of lists of potential infrastructure improvement projects to be included in the capital investment plan for the program or division; and calculates cost estimates and identifies resources needed for projects
May serve as a subject matter expert: handles multiple projects and provides limited direction and oversight to engineers and/or engineering technicians assigned to a project
Coordinates and reviews the work of contracted architects, engineers, county staff and other project service providers: works with contractors to make design modifications necessary to conform with regulatory and project requirements; and approves the designs as appropriate
Completes review of civil engineering aspects of site development plans to ensure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards: evaluates and assess impact of the proposed project with regards to traffic and transportation, drainage and stormwater runoff, hydrology and hydraulics, flood protection, grading and erosion control, zoning and land use appropriateness, and related issues; approves plans and issues permits or initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations; and works with developers/engineers to modify plans for conformity
Collects and compiles details from engineering, transportation, utilities, and maintenance divisions for both current and future projects: researches and analyzes projects for feasibility, priority, and timing; and maintains comprehensive documentation regarding research and design activities
Ensures compliance with plans and specifications and all applicable Federal, State and County regulatory standards: conducts field visits to observe construction; determines the validity of change orders; addresses conflicts between consultants, contractors and inspectors; and issues non-compliance and project acceptance letters
Facilitates communication between the owner, project manager, contractors, other governmental agencies, the public, and other interested parties
Provides technical assistance to project managers and contract officers during the bid phase of project design to help evaluate proposals and make recommendations for awarding the contract
Performs special assignments as requested: conducts specific research; prepares special reports and projects; develops and implements compliance programs; administers state and federal grants; and presents technical data
Prepares and evaluates requests for proposals (RFPs); develops request for proposals, issues addendums, coordinates and leads evaluation of proposals in accordance with County policy, and submits agenda item recommending award
Provides technical assistance during bid phase and construction: assists with responding to bidder questions; makes recommendations for awarding contracts; and guides project management staff and consultants to control costs, manage risk, avoid claims, and resolve disputes
Prepares crash diagrams to geographically show crash types and injury types based on report data; Collects and manages traffic data used to determine average daily traffic, headways and speed profiles; Maintains and publishes traffic and crash data layers in GIS for internal and external use; Performs routine traffic engineering activities to determine if new traffic control devices or changes in existing traffic control devices are warranted/justified
Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in engineering or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds)
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally

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