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The Hancock County Engineer's Office in Findlay, Ohio is seeking a full-time Bridge and Construction Engineer/Engineer in Training. This position will execute professional engineering work in a variety of county and township road, bridge, and drainage projects, involving both field and office procedures. Under general supervision of the County Engineer, the position will be required to design and coordinate related construction projects; provide engineering expertise in preparing staff members to work with specifications, plans, contracts, estimates, and reports involved in these projects; review work in progress and upon completion; review and inspect work performed under contract to insure compliance with plans and specifications; perform computing and drafting work involved in and reducing field survey notes, traverses and closures; and prepare complex maps. The position will supervise and direct staff members; respond to inquiries and questions from engineers, developers, surveyors, county officials, and the public concerning operations of the department; and perform other related duties as assigned. Candidates must have a B.S. Civil Engineering; have or ability to obtain PE and PS registration; have or ability to obtain NBIS level 2 bridge inspector; experience in a County Engineer's office is preferred, or comparable training and experience; proficient in Microsoft Office suite or similar software, computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data recording and analyzation software. Must be available for work after hours, on-call, and be able to travel to various project sites; perform work in all environmental conditions; access and navigate job sites; climb ladder up to 20 feet; and lift up to 40 pounds.

Essential Functions Normal duties include, but are not limited to, the following: • Design and develop plans for roads, bridges, culverts, ditches and drainage structures. Prepare related designs, specifications and estimates. • Calculate and estimate costs of improvements, project costs, and develop economic alternatives. • Possess knowledge and ability to use skilled drafting equipment and techniques. Independently apply knowledge and skill to prepare contracts; develop engineering drawings, including drawing and updating maps; complete site surveys; and write engineering specifications and other related technical reports. • Inspect projects under construction for conformance with plans, specifications, job safety requirements and workmanship. Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to successfully complete work. • Serve as the quality assurance/quality control coordinator for bridges. Design bridge projects, prepare and oversee the bridge construction schedule, inspection (including fracture critical inspection) and repair to ensure these are completed in compliance with NBIS 23 metrics, whether completed internally or contracted via a consultant. • Apply proficient knowledge of road establishment and right-of-way laws. • Design structural plans, coordinate changes, and provide guidance through the building process. Estimate traffic load and soil strength for bridges. Trouble-shoot problems and resolve issues among concerned parties. • Work in conjunctions with construction managers, inspectors, local officials and other parties to ensure projects meet all safety and government standards in the design, including materials used and structural elements, while accommodating deadlines, budget guidelines, and other considerations. Visually inspect, and interpret plans and specifications for construction crews and contractors. • Assist and supervise ditch maintenance, including spraying, brush cutting, sand bar removal, tile repair, and other necessary tasks. • Prepare road striping program, contract documents, field marking, and supervise installation. • Prepare final measurements and estimates. • Research legal and property records to dete