Ala. Code § 23-1-24: Chief Engineer - Duties.

The chief engineer of the State Department of Transportation shall coordinate the general mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences as applied to the planning, design, construction, maintenance, or repair of highways and bridges in this state. The Director of Transportation may assign general engineering, administrative, and operational activities to other qualified employees of the department. The chief engineer shall sign the title sheets of all plans let to contract by the department. The duties of the chief engineer shall be subject to and under the direction, control, and supervision of the Director of Transportation.