O'Brien County Engineer
Job Opening: Engineering Technician [PDF, 36.34 KB]
ENGINEER - Doug Julius P.E. (Interim)
e-mail: djulius@obriencounty.iowa.gov
Responsible & accountable for the overall planning, direction, coordination, and control of the County Secondary Road Department, including the effective, safe and efficient construction, maintenance and engineering of all O'Brien County secondary roads and related services to achieve the best possible quality of workmanship and materials at the most reasonable cost in meeting the needs of County residents. Proposes the annual departmental budget and initiates the county 5-year construction program.
MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT - Thomas Fischer
e-mail: engineers@obriencounty.iowa.gov
Supervises the County districts & coordinates the work of roadway maintenance projects. Oversees the bridge crew, grading crew, and overall projects within O'Brien County. Works in conjunction with Emergency Management for the maintenance of the E911 system.
ASSISTANT to ENGINEER - Jamin Anliker
e-mail: jaanliker@obriencounty.iowa.gov
Performs engineering & administration work in the planning, construction and maintenance of highways & bridges for the County transportation system. Designs & supervises paving construction and maintenance projects. Supervises County weed control program and IRVM. Computer aided drafting, computerized construction fieldbook, contract administration, and benefit to cost analysis. Supports in annual bridge inspections. Assigns E911 addressing to new construction locations.
ENGINEER TECHNICIAN - Lorelei Beving
e-mail: lbeving@obriencounty.iowa.gov
Performs engineering & administration work in the design, planning, construction and maintenance of highways & bridges on the County transportation system. Surveys required bridges and roads for development of construction plans. Computer aided drafting, computerized construction fieldbook, contract administration, and benefit to cost analysis. Assigns E911 addressing to new construction locations. Approves driveway applications.
ENGINEER TECHNICIAN -
e-mail: engineers@obriencounty.iowa.gov
Performs engineering & administration work in the design, planning, construction and maintenance of highways & bridges on the County transportation system. Surveys required bridges and roads for development of construction plans. Computer aided drafting, computerized construction fieldbook, contract administration, and benefit to cost analysis. Oversees emergency work due to weather disasters in correlation with Iowa ER funds and FEMA.
ENGINEER OFFICE MANAGER - Darla Negus
e-mail: dnegus@obriencounty.iowa.gov
General office duties including computer data entry, general accounting, including payroll, bills, and inventory. Assists in construction project development and the administration of the local County budget, including 5-year construction programs, equipment specifications & purchase scheduling.
County Engineers Office
155 South Hayes Avenue
P.O. Box 410
Primghar, Iowa 51245
Phone: 712-957-3425
Fax: 712-957-4740
Email: engineers@obriencounty.iowa.gov
Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00-12:00 & 1:00-4:30
Forms & Applications:
- Moving permit [PDF, 56.73 KB]
- Application for utility const in ROW [PDF, 2.52 MB]
- Application for work in the ROW Permit [PDF, 37.54 KB]
- Tile crossing application [PDF, 81.13 KB]
- Driveway resolution & application [PDF, 401.55 KB]
- Employment application [PDF, 124.22 KB]
Fast Facts:
- Roads: total miles 1014
- Paved: 223
- Gravel: 738
- Dirt: 53
- Bridges: 240