Job Summary
This role is responsible for planning and administering various phases of engineering work in the location, design, construction, and maintenance of a variety of complex docks facilities and along the inland waterways. Assignments are broad in nature and require the application of technical and administrative controls in making technical determinations and recommendations.
Essential Functions
(Duties may not include all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)
1. Plans and supervisors assigned engineering activities of port and inland waterway facilities; advise on technical matters.
2. Recommend and interpret policy for subordinates as needed.
3. Meets with and advises public and private agencies, committees, and individuals on docks and inland waterway policies and programs.
4. Participates in the preparation of various engineering budgets; participates in long range engineering planning.
5. Reviews recommendations and reports submitted by subordinates on complex location, design, construction, and maintenance problems.
6. Conduct investigations as directed by administrative and professional superiors; prepare investigation reports.
7. Provides guidance for the preparation, administration, and review of various engineering proposals prior to submission to superiors.
8. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
May be required to supervise the activities of other engineers and technicians.
Minimum Required Education and Experience
Minimum Focus Areas
Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
Engineering
Experience
2 years
Post-Licensure Engineering experience
Substitutions allowed for Education: Indicated experience is required; no substitutions allowed.
Substitutions allowed for Experience: Indicated experience is required; no substitutions allowed.
Minimum Required Knowledge:
Excellent knowledge of engineering principles and theories.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and detail orientation
Strong communication skills.
Proficient Microsoft Office skills.
Certification or Licensure Requirements
Possession of a Professional Engineer’s License issued by the Alabama Board for Registration of
Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain TWIC.
Physical Requirements/ADA
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May be required to work or observe work being performed above ground level or in confined spaces. May be required to climb stairs and ladders.
Pay: $90,854.00 - $154,452.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your experience managing engineering projects involving the design, construction, rehabilitation, or maintenance of facilities or infrastructure. What types of projects have you led?
- This position requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Please provide the state(s) where you are currently licensed and briefly describe how you have applied your PE license in your engineering work.
- Tell us about a complex engineering problem you encountered on a project. What was the issue, what steps did you take to resolve it, and what was the outcome?
- This role requires working with contractors, consultants, government agencies, and internal stakeholders. Please describe a project where you coordinated with multiple parties and how you ensured the project stayed on schedule and met engineering requirements.
Work Location: In person
