Civil Engineer Lead

Description

Plans, designs, and supervises construction, maintenance and alteration of structures and facilities such as railroads, roads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, tunnels, power plants, water and sewerage systems, waste disposal units and similar facilities. Estimates personnel needs and schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications. Works out proposals and cost estimates; evaluates progress and results, and recommends major changes in procedures or objectives. 5-8 years professional experience. Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of particular field of specialization to the completion of complex assignments. May cross fields. Recommends changes in procedures. Employees in this classification are required to have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a recognized field of science or learning which is directly related to the duties of the position. Employees typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Primary activities and decision making authority are predominantly performed independently affecting business operations to a substantial degree. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position meet the criteria for exempt status.