Senior Civil Engineer - President Street Plant

Salary : $89,102.00 Annually

Location : Savannah, GA

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : 2502197

Department : Water Reclamation

Division : President Street Plant

Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025

Closing Date : 4 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Purpose

New Vision, New Mindset, New Focus, New intentions, and New results!

Starting Salary Range : $89,102.00 - $98,012.00

If you are seeking a rewarding career in a fast-paced work environment, career progression, and the chance to learn from the best, then we want you! If you are up for the challenge, click APPLY , and get ready to join our awesome, forward-thinking President Street Plant!

If you seek a rewarding career in a fast-paced work environment, career progression, and the chance to learn from the best, then we want you! If you are up for the challenge, click APPLY, and get ready to join our awesome, forward-thinking President Street Plant!

Essential Job Functions

• Manages the planning, design, bidding, construction, and close-out of water and sewer capital improvement projects to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Reviews the design of capital improvement projects for compliance with city and design standards; makes recommendations to management regarding such projects; answers questions in regard to projects and engineering.
• Inspects construction; coordinates with assigned Construction Inspectors; provides advice and guidance to contractors.
• Reviews and approves pay applications for consultants and contractors; evaluates and approves contract change orders and amendments.
• Tracks detailed expenditures for professional construction services to ensure the work is completed within the approved budget.
• Prepares correspondence, memoranda, and reports; updates project status reports and computerized project management system.
• Plans and designs in-house water and sewer projects.
• Prepares bidding and contract documents to procure construction services for in-house projects.
• Conducts pre-bid conferences, pre-proposal meetings, pre-construction conferences, and construction progress meetings with consultants, contractors, and city personnel.
• Reviews, updates, and develops city standard and water sewer construction details and specifications.
• Prepares requests for proposals to procure professional services.
• Evaluates and scores proposals for professional services; recommends award of professional services.
• Coordinates design requirements and technical reviews with city departments, consultants, and contractors.
• Performs field surveying as required to design water and sewer improvements.
• Interprets contract documents and resolves contract disputes.
• Prepares project cost estimates.
• Ensures contracted engineering and construction services are in compliance with the city's procurement policies.
• Ensures projects are completed in compliance with the city's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with four (4) years of engineering management experience including personnel management and administration experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requires a Georgia Professional Engineer license.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post-offer / pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

Knowledge of engineering design theories and principles.

Knowledge of city personnel policy.

Knowledge of construction theories and principles.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of capital improvement cost estimation and contract administration.

Knowledge of city budgeting and purchasing policies.

Knowledge of job-related computer applications.

Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.

Skill in developing and reviewing engineering plans and designs for municipal water and sewer projects.

Skill in developing and administering contracts.

Skill in developing short- and long-range plans.

Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.

Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.

Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.

Skill in public and interpersonal relations.

Skill in oral and written communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan

Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)

Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Retirement Seminars

PPO Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Health & Wellness Incentives

Long Term Disability

Excellence and Service Recognition

Employee Development and In-Service Training

Educational Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance (select positions)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and Memberships

Employee Relations

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Pretax Parking Deductions

Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan

PPO Medical Basic Plan

Dental Plus Plan

Dental Basic Plan

Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD

Supplemental Life Employee

Supplemental Life Spouse

Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

Do you possess a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history?

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or Engineering Technology plus three years of experience in civil engineering, engineering management design and / or construction inspection; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience?

Required Question

Salary : $89,102 - $98,012