Project Engineer
Job Location:
Auburn, AL - USA
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Job Summary
- Position Details
- This position is open until filled with a first review date of October 12 2026.To be considered for the first screening your application must have been receivedbefore 11:59 p.m. Pacific Timeon SundayOctober 11 2026.
The City of Auburn Engineering division is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Capital Projects team. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly shape and improve our local community while taking on ownership of a variety of different engineering disciplines. You wont just be filling a positionyoull be driving meaningful projects that touch residents daily lives. Beyond the immediate impact this position provides professional development cross-departmental collaboration and long-term career progression within a stable growth-oriented environment.
Curious about the specific capital projects happening in Auburn Use thisInteractive Capital Projects Mapping Toolto find information about current projects in the design (red) and construction (blue) phases. You can also view completed projects (green) to see all the amazing work the team has done over the last few years.Our ideal candidatehas:
- Capital project management experience
- Proficiency reading and reviewing engineering design plans/specs
- Familiarity with municipal public works standards
- Clear timely communication with internal groups and external partners.
Want to know more about the Public Works department Check out this video to get a better understanding of what Public Works means in Auburn! - Primary Duties
In this role you will:
- Proactively manages the design and constructionof assigned capital public works improvement projects.
- Develop and review capital public works improvement project plans bid specifications cost estimates and contract proposals prepared utilizing in-house resources and/or engineering consultant services.
- Work closely with the Engineering Services Contract Administration staff and the Utilities Traffic Survey and Construction Sections relating to the design and construction of capital public works improvement projects.
- Coordinate with Federal State County and local governmental agencies railroads franchise utility companies private property owners various community organizations and other City departments relating to the design and construction of capital public works improvement projects..
While these are just a few primary functions of this position please CLICK HERE to view the full job description.
- Minimum Qualifications
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR...
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering; AND
- Five (5) years of civil engineering project management experience
- Bachelorsdegree in Civil Engineering; AND
- Professional Civil Engineering License
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE ABOVE EXPERIENCE YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR OURAPPRENTICE PROGRAM($103276.08 - $126951.12/annually):- A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering; AND
- Two years of civil engineering project management experience
- Additional Information
WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN
- Competitivesalary
- Excellentmedical dental and vision plans with employee premiums paidby the City
- Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
- 17 days of paid vacationper year (prorated)
- 11 paid holidaysper year
- 2 paid floating holidaysof your choice per year
- VEBA (tax-freehealth savings account)
- Optional Flexible Spendingbenefit plan
- Deferred Compensationplan options
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- And more!
For more information about what benefits the City provides please visit:to Inclusion
Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect collaboration and service to the community.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or any other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.To learn more about the Inclusive Auburninitiative please visit:TO APPLY
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive informed city with opportunities for alignment with that goal the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers including names addresses and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application including a cover letter or resume during the initial screening.
Please make sure to submit a complete detailed and updated job application and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview a background check driving abstract review and reference check will be completed before an official job offer will be made.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from and/or should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions please contact Chardae Gillespie HR Coordinator at .Required Experience:
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