Surveyor/Highway Engineer na Sheboygan County, WI

About the Department

Under the direction of the Transportation Director, direct, coordinate, schedule and supervise the County Highway Engineering Department, engaged in the surveying, design, and construction of roadways; along with statutory duties of the County Surveyors Office and Land Information Office.

Position Duties

• Duties as outlined in Chapter 41 of the Sheboygan County Code of Ordinances.    Comply with Section 59.45 of the Statutes pertaining to the duties of the County Surveyor.

• Comply with Section 59.73; 59.74 of the Statutes pertaining to surveys and subdivisions of sections, and the perpetuation of section corner/landmarks.

• Comply with Section 59.72 of the Statutes pertaining to Land Information and the Land Information Office.  Formulate and administer the County Land Modernization Program.

• Direct, coordinate, schedule and perform survey and design functions for the maintenance and reconstruction of roadways and cities within the county.

• Provide administrative and technical guidance to the Transportation Director for long range roadway construction programming.

• Negotiate highway right of way acquisitions for roadway improvements. This work entails preparation of relocation orders, preparation of deed and easement documents, title searches, knowledge of the appraisal process and their use in acquisitions, and continuing education in the acquisition process.

• Provide consultation, surveying, and engineering services to other county departments and local governments.

• Assist in the preparation of estimates for survey, design, and construction of roadways and related facilities.

• Coordinates utility work on various projects.

• Overseeing maintenance, training, and purchasing of machine control equipment.

• Perform bridge inspections, keeps the Transportation Director informed of bridge replacements, rule changes, and bridge maintenance activities.

• Keep accurate records and prepare detailed written and oral reports.

• Public speaking at government meetings and project meetings when needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Sheboygan County Ordinance No. 41.06 – Shall have the following knowledge, training and education:

Essential knowledge and abilities: 

• Thorough knowledge of the laws, codes and regulations pertaining to construction and maintenance of highways and highway structures.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of highway or civil engineering.

• Considerable knowledge of engineering costs.

• Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with major courses in civil engineering.

• Registration as a professional engineer in the State of Wisconsin or eligibility therefore.  Comply with biannual continuing education requirements to maintain this license.

• Certification as a registered land surveyor.  Comply with biannual continuing education requirements to maintain this license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bridge inspector license.

• Local Program Agent (LPA) - real estate acquisitions. 

Other Qualifications

• Work is performed in a standard office setting, shed and outdoor settings, including but not limited to construction sites.   Ability to frequently lift up to 20 pounds, but, must be capable of lifting 100 pounds.  A combination of sitting and standing postures may be required, use of hands, ability to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required for this job include distance vision, color vision peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Ability to regularly work five eight hour days and/or four ten hour days and the ability to adapt to working non-standard work hours, including weekends, late evenings, early mornings and holidays.

• Must be able to operate standard office equipment including: telephone, computer, facsimile, calculator, printer, and photocopier.

Working Relationships: 

• Oversees the Assistant Highway Engineer/Surveyor and Highway Worker.
• Reports directly to the Transportation Director, supervises and interacts with Transportation Department employees, has frequent contact with County employees in other departments, municipal employees, vendors, contractors, and members of the general public.