Engineer IV

Job Title

This position will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations and staff involved with the Development Services section within the Engineering and Records Division.

Job Description

This position involves Zoning, Plan Review, Permitting, and Inspections of water distribution and sanitary sewer infrastructure for new developments and re-developments for conformance with Cobb County Codes and Standards; establishing and creating new water accounts; and the installation of new water meters.

Essential Functions

Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; organizes, prioritizes and schedules work activities to meet objectives; oversees engineering work involving the integration of multiple systems; develops, plans and implements short- and long-term goals, objectives, and strategies for the assigned functional area; develops long- and short-term goals, plans, and objectives for the division; conducts and/or reviews modeling, planning, and engineering studies in support of project analysis and design; develops preliminary/final plans and designs using CAD and other engineering/drafting tools; manages design, development, construction and/or implementation of complex, multi-year, county-wide projects and programs; completes review of civil engineering aspects of all site development plans to ensure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards; facilitates communication between the owner, project manager, contractors, other governmental agencies, the public, and other interested parties; prepares and evaluates requests for proposals (RFPs); provides technical assistance during bid phase and construction; receives and responds to concerns, complaints and inquiries from both internal and external customers; performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required; supplemented by seven years of progressively responsible 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. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Professional Engineer license or be licensed in another state and obtain a Georgia Professional Engineer license within one year.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Sensory Requirements Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; fieldwork may expose the incumbent to a variety of hazards related to construction sites. Periodic project or site visits may expose the incumbent to a variety of hazards consistent with a construction and/or treatment plant site including exposure to traffic and/or environmental conditions associated with water system utilities.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.