Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

The Senior Project Engineer (SPE) is charged with developing and maintaining the capital improvement program (CIP) and working with The Public Works Director and 3 District Supervisors to continually monitor and improve, as needed, Project workflow and development. The CIP planning and development will consist of all major transportation projects in the county. Maintenance of the CIP will include identifying and tracking fund types and updating budgets for each project. The SPE will be responsible for meeting with citizens and organizations about a variety of transportation project related issues. The SPE will assist in strategic planning endeavors and will build community partnerships in an effort to assure responsible transportation service. The SPE will assist the county engineer in special projects, reports and activities as assigned.

May Include but not limited to:

• Developing and Maintaining the county capital improvement plan
• Assisting in developing policies and procedures related to County Projects
• Serving as a project liaison between Incorporated Cities and Towns, Community Organizations, Citizens, Navajo Nation Chapters and Apache County
• Composing grant proposals
• Attending training and continuing education
• Community outreach/education
• Creative problem-solving
• Networking with communities, peer (county) entities, state agencies, and tribal agencies.
• Developing strategic and operational plans, keeping plans current
• Representing Apache County at collaborative events and meetings
• Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge of:

• Principles and Practices of Civil Engineering
• Arizona Revised Statutes related to County Transportation Authority
• Local Roads
• National Incident Management System and Incident Command System

Skill in:

• Grant writing and grant administration
• Working with people
• Interpreting and applying statutes, rules, regulations, and ordinances

Abilities to:

• Create good working relationships with community partners
• Write sensible policies and procedures
• Work on multiple priorities during the same time period
• Work in a positive manner with staff to assist them in achieving their potential in their jobs

Minimum Qualifications:

The SPE shall have a minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and have a minimum of 5-7 years of public works experience including but not limited to road, bridges, and drainage projects. Five years of experience in CIP development and maintenance, project estimating and scheduling. Five years of experience in Public works planning, and scoping. Possess a valid Arizona Driver License.

(Position is in the classified service and is FLSA non-exempt)

All positions must have an Apache County Employment Application for consideration.