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Salary: $62,504.00 - $78,131.00 Annually
Location : HAMILTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT, Chattanooga, TN
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number: 08/24/2026 - 1414
Division: PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Under general supervision, performs engineering duties in the Engineering Field including design, bidding, construction administration, permitting, plan review, and project management. Design will mainly be in the Civil Engineering field, however; project management will be on a variety of projects. Work may include recreational facilities, industrial parks, intersections, and other miscellaneous designs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
Tasks
Prepares or reviews preliminary layouts and designs, construction plans and specifications, contract documents, hydrology studies and cost estimates for County construction projects; and engineering calculations; conducts inspections of construction projects. Reviews and approves subdivision plans and plats, including review of stormwater, erosion and sediment plans and calculations. Reviews traffic studies and impacts.
Serves as a technical information source for engineering technicians and staff; researches technical issues; may provide guidance to technicians and contractors; provides information between the engineering, County departments, and external agencies and/or parties to clarify and reconcile engineering issues relating to County design and construction projects.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
Knowledge of Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) and related administrative guidelines, federal regulations relating to area of responsibility.
Knowledge of Federal and State regulations, guidelines and procedures and County policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Tennessee Drainage Law.
Knowledge of FEMA and Floodplain Management Requirements.
Knowledge of technical and professional standards, and professional engineering practices, and engineering inspection methods.
Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying Tennessee Code Annotated, related policies and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations, Hamilton County Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
Skill in planning and developing project documentation, cost estimates, technical specifications and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations.
Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the public, department staff, other County departments and contractors.
Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required in Civil Engineering or directly related discipline from an accredited institution. Proof of degree/transcripts, certificate, or registration will be required at the time of hire. A valid driver's license is required.
OR
The equivalent of a high school diploma and ten (10) years of direct work experience in Engineering Design, Construction Management, and AutoCAD/Civil 3D. A valid driver's license is required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.
Must be proficient in reading engineering design plans and specifications.
Must have computer experience working in Autocad/Civil 3D, Word, and Excel programs.
Testing will be administered to demonstrate and confirm skill level.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
One to two years of full-time professional level experience is preferred but a recent graduate will be considered.
Knowledge of Revit is preferred.
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer Intern (EI) certificate preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires moderate physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, walking and driving with occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds. Regular visits to project work sites are required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County Government
Meeting the needs of the people where they live, work, and play!
Hamilton County, Tennessee offers a lower cost of living, ease of getting around, a lively arts tradition, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities.
Working for Hamilton County Government provides many great benefits - take a look at a few of those highlighted below...
On-Site Employee Health Clinic

• No copay to utilize clinic services.
• Clinic services include routine office visits, sick visits, labs, flu shots, and more
• TextCare - Access to care 24/7 via TextCare, which is direct, unlimited access to medical care 24/7 through text message.

(Employee access to the clinic is available from day one. A covered spouse or dependent has access as soon as their health plan coverage is effective. Children age 3 and up who are covered by the County's insurance are eligible to be seen.)

• Telehealth - Two-way, real-time interactive communication between the patient and a practitioner through telecommunications, which may include audiovisual options.
• One to One Provider Network - Availability to utilize a network of providers that provide a high level of care at a lower copay/cost.
• Health Management Programs - Offered to help employees and their family members in managing the following health conditions: Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), and Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
• Nutritional guidance - Nutritional education provided to assist in making the appropriate food /health choices.

On-Site Employee Pharmacy

• Low-cost prescriptions available to those covered under the County health plan.
• Over the counter items offered at cost.
• RxLocal App - Mobile app provides a convenient way to stay connected and manage your health. Through the app you can request refills and ask questions.
• On-site Pharmacist available to answer questions and provide information.

Hamilton County Government offers competitive insurance coverage to fulltime employees.
Medical coverage is offered through Cigna to fulltime employees. The County pays a generous portion of the medical premium. Two options are available to choose from: LCP (Local Cost Plus) and OAP (Open Access Plus).

• The LCP has a smaller network that includes most providers and hospitals, with the exception of Parkridge facilities/providers.
• The OAP is a national network of facilities/providers that includes most providers/hospitals, including Parkridge.

Dental coverage is a voluntary benefit available to fulltime employees. Three coverage options are offered: Cigna High Plan, Cigna Low Plan, and Sun Life DHMO.

• The Cigna High Dental Plan covers orthodontia for children up to age 18. A national network of dental providers is available to choose from and this plan offers out of network coverage.
• The Cigna Low Dental Plan does not cover orthodontia. A national network of dental providers is available to choose from and this plan offers out of network coverage.
• The Sun Life DHMO plan is a prepaid dental plan that offers benefits through a network of plan dentists. A dental provider must be selected when enrolling and services must be provided by that provider for benefits to apply.

Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment is provided through Symetra. The County provides $30,000 of Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at no cost to fulltime employees.
Additional voluntary benefits fulltime employees have access to enroll in are as follows:
-Individual Short-Term Disability (STD) -Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD)
-Flexible Spending Account-Health Care -Flexible Spending Account-Dept. Care
-Flexible Spending Account-Transportation -Accident Insurance
-Critical Illness Insurance -Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Hamilton County Government Retirement for Fulltime Employees:
Pension - Legacy Plan (hired prior to 10/1/2015), in which the employer contributes 14.70%.
Pension - Hybrid Plan (hired on or after 10/1/2015), in which the employee contributes 5% and the employer contributes 4%.
401K - Employer contributes 5% and the employee can contribute the amount of their choice.
457b - Employees have the option to contribute to this plan if they choose.
Pre-Retirement Seminar:
Hamilton County Human Resources provides a pre-retirement seminar to those considering retirement, two times per year (1st and 3rd quarter of each year). Seminar topics covered may include:

• Health insurance assistance, Medicare info and counseling.
• Internal steps to take when an employee is ready to retire.
• Estate Planning
• Personal Financial Planning
• TCRS (Tennessee Consolidated Revenue Service) - Ham. County Pension
• Deferred Compensation/457 Plan - Nationwide
• Social Security Benefits

Parental Leave:
Hamilton County provides eight (8) weeks of paid maternity leave and two (2) weeks of paid paternity leave following the birth of a child or placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption (age 13 or younger) or foster care.
Paid Time Off:
Hamilton County Government provides generous paid time off (PTO) to fulltime employees from the start of employment.

• Years 1 - 5: an employee will accrue 5.85 hours of leave, per pay period.
• Years 5 - 10: an employee will accrue 6.77 hours of leave, per pay period.
• Years 11-15: an employee will accrue 8.31hours of leave, per pay period.
• Year 15 and each year thereafter, an employee will accrue 8.93 hours of leave, per pay period.

At each anniversary, an employee can roll over up to 80 hours of unused PTO into their leave bank. (Up to 800 hours for employees hired on or after 1/1/2013).
Paid Holidays:
Hamilton County Government provides thirteen (13) paid holidays to fulltime employees.
New Year's Day Independence Day
M.L. King's Birthday Labor Day
President's Day Veteran's Day
Good Friday Thanksgiving (2 days)
Memorial Day Christmas (2 days)
Juneteenth
Wellness Facility:
Hamilton County Government provides a 24/7 fitness center, free of charge, to County employees and family members (age 14+) covered under the County's health plan. The fitness center offers cardio and strength-training equipment, along with group exercise classes throughout the year. (which may include Zumba, spin, yoga, etc.)
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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must meet all of the criteria listed in qualification A or qualification B.Qualification A-A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or directly related discipline from an accredited institution. Proof of degree/transcripts, certificate or registration will be required at the time of hire. A valid driver's license is required.ORQualification B-The equivalent of a high school diploma and ten (10) years of direct work experience in Engineering Design, Construction Management, and AutoCAD/Civil 3D. A valid driver's license is required.Do you meet qualification A or qualification B?

• Yes, I meet all of the criteria in qualification A.
• Yes, I meet all of the criteria in qualification B.
• I meet some of the criteria in qualification A.
• I meet some of the criteria in qualification B.
• No, I do not meet the criteria for qualification A or qualification B.

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In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicants must have computer experience working in Autocad/Civil 3D, Word, and Excel programs.Testing will be administered to demonstrate and confirm skill level.Do you have direct work experience that required you to use Autocad/Civil 3D, Word, and Excel programs?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education completed?

• I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree