What are the responsibilities and job description for the CIVIL ENGINEERING SPECIALIST position at City Of Columbia?
Salary : $61,767.00 - $78,753.00 Annually
Location : Columbia, SC
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202500028
Department : ENGINEERING
Division : ENG : ENGINEERING DIV
Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade : 114
Description
This position assists in the professional civil engineering work in the design, development, review and / or coordination of City capital improvement projects; and performs related work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
The work is considered light in nature and involves walking or standing much of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions : balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Work environment may involve exposure to dusts and pollen, extreme heat and / or cold, wet or humid conditions, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights; and is safe and secure that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists with professional civil engineering work in the design and development of City water / sewer / stormwater drainage and other capital improvement projects;
- Develops and designs various solutions to engineering problems; seeks alternatives to designs and submits plans for approval;
- Develops and / or approves surveys, scopes of work, estimates, plans and specifications; researches and requisitions project materials and equipment as needed;
- Prepares bid documents;
- Prepares documents and drawings for permit applications and easement acquisitions;
- Attends and participates in pre-bid and pre-construction meetings;
- Reviews contractor pay requests; monitors project spending;
- Assists in the inspection of construction work in progress and at completion for compliance with established policies, procedures, regulations, codes, contracts, and standards of quality and safety;
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date project records;
- Assists in supervising and reviewing the work of engineering technicians and drafters;
- Assists in coordinating projects with local, state and federal agencies, as well as other City and county departments, contractors, developers, engineers, land surveyors, architects, inspectors, and other parties as necessary;
- Provides instructions to CAD technicians and surveyors;
- Facilitates work coordinate with City's inspector and contractor; water and wastewater maintenance, and street division; surveyors;
- Collects, analyzes and evaluates data / information and take necessary action;
- Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility;
- Performs general administrative work as required, including attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.;
- Attends professional conferences, meetings, training, seminars, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills; and
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK :
The City of Columbia is proud to offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. This package includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at :
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering or a related field?
Do you have two (2) or more years of a relevant prior experience?
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
Do you possess an E.I.T certification in S.C. for Professional and Land Surveyors?
Required Question
Salary : $61,767 - $78,753
