Niagara County Department of Public Works Hiring for Jr Civil Engineer at Lockport, NY Full Time

This is a competitive, civil service exam position within the Niagara County Public Works Department.

Performs difficult engineering tasks such as calculations, highway, bridge and building design. Interprets building codes, design manuals, design standards, survey notes, specifications, drawings, written and oral instructions. Work is performed under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner of Public Works – Engineering, a Senior Civil Engineer, or assigned supervisor.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

1. Designs roads and bridges to be constructed or reconstructed, computing materials and fill; checks and plots from survey notes; notes the baseline, cross sections and topography of a road; 2. Makes engineering calculations for pavements, drainage, quantities and structures; 3. Designs buildings and facilities to be constructed or reconstructed; 4. Prepares right-of-way maps, road plans, building plans and cross sections using lead, ink or computer aided drafting (CAD) and specifications and compiles itemized proposals and contracts; 5. When assigned, acts as lead inspector on project sites to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications; 6. Maintains records of construction materials and progress; 7. Prepares estimates for payment during and at completion of construction and prepares final book; 8. Conducts inspections of highways, bridges, buildings or various facilities; 9. Communicates with the public, contractors and government agencies verbally and in writing; 10. Operates all office machines and equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.53 – $38.95 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• civil engineering: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Valid NYS Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: In person