General statement of duties
Performs civil and environmental engineering work at the intermediate level in the field and office; does related work as required.
Distinguishing features of the class
Positions in this class require the application of professional engineering knowledge and skills to intermediately difficult engineering projects. Engineering knowledge will have been gained through formal education and through working experience in the engineering field. Assignment affords opportunities for independent planning of work details and higher grade engineers who are available for consultation on difficult problems.
- Coordinates planning, design and construction of City capital improvement projects, with an emphasis on stormwater, groundwater and other civil and environmental engineering projects;
- Oversees the preparation of specifications, plans, cost estimates, and permitting associated with various capital improvement projects such as construction of storm drain, stormwater outfall and stormwater facilities, landfill remediation, water and wastewater infrastructure and other types of capital projects;
- Applies for and manages grants for some capital projects;
- Coordinates projects with other City departments;
- Manages the construction process for the capital improvement projects and performs construction inspection;
- Deals with City residents concerning capital improvement projects;
- Works with community representatives to design projects to meet the community’s needs and desires;
- Supervises and maintains necessary records and reports;
- Prepares specifications, plans, estimates and reports pertaining to the construction, repair, maintenance and operation of a variety of engineering or utility projects;
- Performs design duties in connection with miscellaneous projects and contract administration;
- Coordinates projects with the work of other City departments and other private and public agencies;
- Performs on-site field inspections of various construction projects;
- Performs a wide variety of other engineering duties of the same level of difficulty.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities
Good knowledge of modern principles and practices of civil and environmental engineering as applied to municipal projects; good knowledge of construction practices; ability to plan and supervise the work of engineering aides; ability to secure the cooperation of construction contractors and others; good computer skills; and good engineering judgment.
Acceptable experience and training
Considerable experience as a, civil or environmental engineer and graduation from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university of recognized standing with bachelor of science degree in, civil or environmental engineering or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Professional registration as a professional engineer is preferred.
Physical ability : Ability to perform required inspections on construction sites; ability to ambulate over rugged terrain and climb ladders; ability to operate a vehicle; ability to operate standard office equipment including copier, computer, fax machine, etc.; ability to reach into file drawers in standard four-drawer filing cabinets.
Visual ability : To effectively operate standard engineering office equipment ability to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc.
Hearing ability : Sufficient to hold conversation with other individuals both in person, over a telephone and/or radio.
Speaking ability : Sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person, over a telephone and/or radio.
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