Principal Engineer

Job TitleCompensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range shown on the announcement reflects the starting salary range for the assigned pay grade. Progression beyond the posted range occurs in accordance with established compensation policies. A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training, and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations.Nature Of WorkThe fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform responsible managerial, administrative and professional engineering work in the Engineering Department. The employee's primary responsibility is to furnish professional engineering advice, assistance and service to employees and other departments in connection with the planning or executing of public works improvement programs. Supervision is exercised over professional and sub-professional engineering personnel engaged in public works development and engineering design. The work responsibilities are: supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; assists in directing operation of the Engineering Department; assists in the management of the department's operating budget; provides technical expertise to assist with the development and design of projects and other highly technical areas; and directs and oversees the design section. The employee within this classification reports directly to the City Engineer.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering supplemented by seven (7) years of professional experience that includes public works infrastructure design, management and supervision. Must possess and maintain Professional Engineer registration in the State of Alabama. Must possess or be willing to obtain a Flood Plain Managers Certificate. Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.Special RequirementsMust have and maintain a valid Alabama Driver License and an insurable driving records as needed to travel to various sites. While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit; use hands, fingers, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; speak and hear; lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds; ascend or descend ladders, stairs and the like using feet and legs or hands and arms; standing and crouching. Incumbent is subject to work around moving equipment. Work is performed in an office environment and outdoors when inspecting work sites. Ability to withstand continuous exposure to moderately disagreeable conditions such as: exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor atmospheric conditions. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to withstand above average mental pressure.BenefitsThe City of Montgomery provides a comprehensive benefits package consisting of Core benefits—Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Mental Health, Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life Insurance, and Deferred Compensation—as well as Voluntary benefits available through Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. Employees also receive paid annual and sick leave, paid paternal leave, paid holidays, and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program. To learn more details, visit the benefits page.