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Shannon W. Robbins

Oxford,AL

Summary

Goal oriented Engineer with over 30 years of experience in construction project development and inspection, as well as vast experience in county highway department operations, budget development, and personnel management. Entire career has been devoted to performing the required tasks at hand, in an effective, safe, and efficient manner to best serve the public.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

County Engineer

Talladega County Commission
Talladega, AL
05.2017 - 05.2023
  • Experienced County Engineer who was responsible for the financial aspects of the department such as setting budget amounts and priorities, purchasing of vehicles and equipment, preparing annual bids and required advertising, and applying for various grants.
  • Supervised daily operations as needed to manage the department such as establishing the priority of maintenance and construction activities, dealing with politicians, and managing personnel. Also interacted with vendors and the public on a daily basis as needed.
  • Assisted in the administration of the National Flood Insurance Program, including inspecting field conditions, corresponding with FEMA, and interacting with the public and the County Commission concerning issues relating to the NFIP.
  • Assisted in bridge inspection and supervised the inspection program as needed to ensure compliance with State and Federal Guidelines.

Assistant County Engineer

Talladega County Commission
Talladega, AL
03.2016 - 05.2017
  • Assisted County Engineer in daily operations of the department as needed.
  • Supervised and assisted in pre-construction, construction, and maintenance activities for the department as needed.
  • Assisted in the administration of the National Floodplain Inspection Program by evaluating field conditions, completing required paperwork, and meeting with citizens, builders, and surveyors as required.
  • Assisted in subdivision regulation and plan reviews, assisted in meetings with citizens, builders, and surveyors as required.

County Engineer

Cleburne County Commission
Heflin, AL
03.2006 - 01.2016
  • Managed all financial aspects of the department such as setting budget amounts and priorities, purchasing of vehicles and equipment, preparing annual bids and required advertising, and applying for various grants.
  • Supervised daily operations as needed to manage the department such as establishing maintenance and construction activities, dealing with politicians, vendors, and the public, and managing personnel.
  • Assisted in bridge inspection and supervised the inspection program as needed to ensure compliance with State and Federal Guidelines.

Assistant County Engineer

Cleburne County Commission
Heflin, AL
01.2000 - 03.2006
  • Assisted County Engineer in daily operations of the department as needed.
  • Supervised and assisted in pre-construction activities such as prioritizing projects, surveying, preparing paperwork and estimates, acquiring right of way, designing, interacting with consultants, politicians, and Alabama Department of Transportation, preparing various permits, and advertising and letting projects.
  • Supervised and assisted in construction activities such as project inspection, preparing paperwork and files, interacting with Alabama Department of Transportation and contractors, and sampling of materials to ensure projects were correctly built.
  • Assisted in maintenance activities for the department as needed for activities such as calculating drainage area, shooting grades, evaluating field conditions, and measuring & calculating quantities.

Project Engineer

Alabama Department Of Transportation
Opelika, AL
12.1993 - 12.1999
  • Responsible for all aspects of project construction.
  • Prepared paperwork and estimates for construction projects to ensure proper documentation and payment.
  • Supervised employees to ensure proper inspection of various types of construction projects.
  • Performed inspection of construction items and sampling of materials as needed.
  • Performed erosion and sediment control plans and inspection related to construction projects.
  • Interacted with contractors, subcontractors, utility contractors, coworkers, and the public to ensure that projects were progressing in an effective manner.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
12.1993

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Inspections
  • Workflow Development
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Construction Review
  • Engineering Design
  • Computer Skills
  • Project Management
  • Problem Resolution
  • Time Management
  • Environmental Impact Reports
  • Relationship Building

Certification

  • Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama
  • Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Alabama
  • Certified Bridge Inspector
  • State of Alabama DOT QCI Certified

Timeline

County Engineer

Talladega County Commission
05.2017 - 05.2023

Assistant County Engineer

Talladega County Commission
03.2016 - 05.2017

County Engineer

Cleburne County Commission
03.2006 - 01.2016

Assistant County Engineer

Cleburne County Commission
01.2000 - 03.2006

Project Engineer

Alabama Department Of Transportation
12.1993 - 12.1999

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Auburn University
Shannon W. Robbins