CIVIL ENGINEER 1

Civil Engineer

We are currently hiring Engineer 1’s the following divisions: Bridge & Highway Design, Bridge Inspection, and Sanitary Design

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with six (6) months of related experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Ability to perform basic level of data analysis including the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize and/or reference data, statutes and/or guidelines and/or group, rank, investigate and problem solve. Requires discretion in determining and referencing such to established standards to recognize interactive effects and relationships. Ability to comprehend reports, accounts, delivery tickets, material certifications, and project updates. Ability to comprehend a variety of reference books and manuals including specifications, drawings, manuals, estimates, publications, codes and standards. Ability to prepare estimates, logs, agreements, reports, evaluations, meeting minutes, and other job-related documents using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals within and outside the Department. Ability to use and interpret engineering terminology and language. Ability to communicate with contractors, part-time staff, other agencies, vendors, engineers, and departmental employees and administrators.

Founded in 1808, Cuyahoga County is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio. Covering 458.3 miles along Lake Erie, the County contains two townships and 57 cities and villages. As of the 2010 census, the County had 1,280,212 residents, making it one of Ohio’s most populous counties. In 2010 the County adopted a charter form of government with an elected County Executive, an elected 11-member County Council, and an elected Prosecutor.

With over 4,500 employees, the County promotes regional growth, economic opportunity, individual well-being, regional collaboration, and superior service. We want a vibrant and prosperous region where everyone thrives, and all things are possible. Our workforce includes commissioned law enforcement officers; corrections officers and medical staff who work with jail inmates; social service workers supporting some of the County’s most vulnerable residents; job and family service specialists who keep families together and help job seekers find meaningful work; engineers and tradesmen who design, build, and maintain the County’s infrastructure; loan officers who help businesses finance growth and job creation; a consumer affairs team who make sure residents are treated fairly by businesses; sustainability experts building a local clean energy economy, and a host of professionals who support the work of government. If you want a challenging career where you can make a difference in our community, then come work at Cuyahoga County.

Cuyahoga County welcomes candidates of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, veterans, and those with disabilities. We want the best and brightest employees to build the government of today and tomorrow. We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive wages; medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, their spouses, and dependents; retirement contributions through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS); flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, and transportation related expenses; term life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; an optional deferred compensation program; 11 paid holidays; accrued paid vacation and sick leave; and paid leave for new parents, those facing the loss of a loved one, and employees serving in the military. County employees with student loan debt may also be eligible to participate in the federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.