The City of Aiken is government and citizens working together to preserve and continue to improve the quality of life in the City, making it the best possible place to live.

We seek a highly skilled and motivated Civil Engineer to join our team at the City of Aiken Engineering & Utilities Department. As a Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing various construction projects, ensuring their successful completion within budget and on schedule. The ideal candidate has a strong background in civil engineering principles and practices, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Examples of Duties

· Oversees the routine operations and ongoing coordination of the division to facilitate open communication/a teamwork approach and timely response to a request from local citizens/key stakeholders, City Council, City Management, and the Engineering division staff per federal/state regulations and City codes/policies/procedures/design standards where applicable.

· Conducts feasibility studies and site investigations.

· Attends City Council meetings as needed.

· Plans, directs, and coordinates the public utility services provided for citizens; evaluates and identifies present and future community needs; formulates long and short-range public utility plans; meets with developers and citizens regarding new water and sewer services.

· Oversees the City's compliance with D.H.E.C.

· Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating engineering and utility reviews of plans and service requests for all commercial and private developments.

· Develop and manage the implementation of the City water/sewer/stormwater utility infrastructure rehabilitation strategic plan.

· Supervises the drafting services of Engineering for other City departments and engineering projects; administers building and grading permits.

· Identifies and evaluates present/future budgetary needs, establishes priorities, formulates long/short-range plans, research, and develops new strategies.

· Serves as Department Head in the Director's absence.

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university. (Master's degree preferred)

· Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by the state of South Carolina.

· Proven experience as a Civil Engineer, with at least seven years of relevant work experience.

• Proficiency in civil engineering design software, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, codes, and standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
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  • Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, codes, and standards.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
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About City of Aiken

City of Aiken 111 Chesterfield Street, South Aiken, SC 29801 Phone 803-642-7660 or 803-642-7701 Email tlott@cityofaikensc.gov or lkirkland@cityofaikensc.gov www.cityofaikensc.gov

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