Civil Engineer II Chatham County, GA - 3.6 Savannah, GA Job Details Full-time $75,918 - $131,527 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Pension plan Gym membership Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Driver's License Engineer in Training Full Job Description Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. You'll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today! Description Put your Civil Engineering expertise to work shaping the growth and development of Chatham County as a Civil Engineer II. This role offers the opportunity to review and guide development projects, ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulations, collaborate with contractors and public agencies, and provide technical recommendations that help build a safe, sustainable community. A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, five years of experience, and EIT certification are required, with the opportunity to obtain a Georgia PE license within two years. Examples of Duties Regulates the development of new subdivisions and commercial sites in a section of the County, including reviewing and approving construction plans and supporting calculations to ensure compliance with local and State codes and ordinances and established engineering standards. Inspects ongoing and completed developments to ensure compliance with approved plans and issues violation notices and stop work orders to non-compliant sites. Issues Land Disturbing Activities permits. Researches and drafts new policies and ordinances and amendments to existing local engineering ordinances and codes for approval by the County Commission. Provides information and advice and makes recommendations to the County Manager, County Commissioners, and department heads regarding construction projects. Attends meetings with the County Manager, County Commissioners, and others as necessary. Prepares and presents information regarding County Commission agenda items for approval. Notifies property owners of property impacts and construction schedules of projects as requested. Completes all necessary reports, charts, graphs, correspondence, maps, and reports. Addresses, processes, investigates, and coordinates efforts to respond to citizen questions, complaints, and concerns about projects, including providing citizens with information. Coordinates with contractors, other departments and agencies, and other interested parties to solve construction difficulties and problems and adjusts original designs as needed. Reviews subdivision plats, Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), and ESA waiver requests to verify project compliance with County codes, ordinances, and requirements, including approving or denying ESA waiver requests, and recommending plats for approval by the County Engineer. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a closely related field, and At least five (5) years of experience in Civil Engineering; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification. Must possess or be able to obtain a State of Georgia Professional Engineering (PE) License within two (2) years of employment. During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team. In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing. Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications. Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity , religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.