County Engineer

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
The purpose of this classification is to safeguard the health, property, and welfare of the public and to 
establish and maintain high standards in the performance of professional engineering duties through 
essential functions such as: manage the day to day operations of the Engineering Division; design projects 
and provide professional engineering certification, primarily for County water and wastewater projects; 
prepare cost estimates, minor land surveys, designs and CAD drawings; prepare regulatory permit 
applications for utility system additions and upgrades; review plans submitted by consultants and 
developers; oversee all construction administration services, review shop drawings submitted by 
contractors; prepare annual budget for Engineering Division; assist the Public Works Director with capital 
improvement plans and project budgets; work with GIS Department in preparation of as-built utility maps; 
maintain water and wastewater policies, standards, and specifications; maintain N.C. Professional 
Engineers license, earn Professional Development Hours (PDH’s) as required; manage, train, and mentor 
Engineering Division Staff; procure services of outside consultants as necessary to complete engineering 
projects; perform other related duties as required