Design Engineer

This position is responsible for performing professional engineering work in support of department operations and performs varied construction project management, technical drafting, project inspection, and research and design duties.

• Designs roads, bridges, culverts, and grading plans in accordance with Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) specifications and determines project quantities.
• Performs mapping and topographic work for project design and performs hydraulic calculations.
• Assists with right-of-way determination and acquisition to include research, field work, drafting plats, and writing legal descriptions.
• Acts as project manager on construction projects by tracking contractor progress; compiles progress payments for work completed; maintains required records for state and federal agencies; coordinates project scheduling.
• Coordinates and oversees seasonal staff/co-op students in project inspection and checks required documentation.
• Prepares plans for construction using CAD and related civil design software.
• Helps maintains records of public land corner monuments and of previously completed construction projects.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of road surveying principles and practices.
• Knowledge of road and bridge construction principles.
• Knowledge of Iowa Department of Transportation project development procedures.
• Knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of public roads and rights-of-way.
• Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in reviewing and analyzing plans and specifications for the construction of public projects.
• Skill in the use of specialized engineering software.
• Skill in preparing technical reports.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in the operation of standard office equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

E-VERIFY PROCESS: Story County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with Story County must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity. Please be prepared to provide required documents on the first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-382-7200 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov. 

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light (24 pounds or less) and heavy (25 pounds or more) objects and climbs ladders.
• The work is typically performed in an office or outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts.

Salary : $76,702 - $111,088