Civil Engineer

Salary : $60,344.76 - $89,573.89 Annually
Location : City Hall - Administration 776 NE 125 St North Miami, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2013 -00656
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 10/04/2024
Closing Date: 11/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Performs professional civil engineering work in the office and the field in connection with the design, inspection and coordination of construction sponsored/initiated projects by City departments, as well as the review and approval of site plans and work in the right-of-way.
Work involves the application of civil engineering, construction management and transportation/traffic engineering knowledge, and other related projects, including utilities operations and maintenance, storm water, water & sewer pump stations. Responsibilities include review, monitoring and/or development of traffic/transportation projects and related coordination with outside agencies. An employee in this class is responsible for recommending modifications to existing plans and projects or those in progress. Work is performed with wide latitude for the exercise of initiative, independent judgment, and application of technical knowledge and skills in accordance with general policies and procedures established by the department director.
Essential Job Functions

• Provides engineering plans, specifications and data on scope and costs of proposed city sponsored/initiated projects;
  
• Recommends, designs, inspects and assists in the coordination of field projects as requested by the department director;
  
• Coordinates planning and assists in the execution of engineering projects through liaison with in-house professional and technical staff and outside contractors and agencies;
  
• Makes field investigations concerning works in progress, and recommends modifications and alternative designs in accordance with sound engineering principles, for compliance with building codes or safety code requirements, and adherence to departmental policies and regulations;
  
• Reviews and evaluates final working drawings of plans for internal projects as well as those prepared by outside contractors;
  
• Coordinates and follows through on transportation/traffic related projects
  Serves as engineering liaison to outside agencies and consultants;
  Prepares periodic and special engineering reports as required.
  Equipment Used/Job Location:
  Operates a motor vehicle, a P.C., and instruments and materials common to the performance of engineering duties; works outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess EIT Certificate;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, construction management and traffic/transportation engineering;
  
• Thorough knowledge of the design, construction, maintenance and operation of a wide variety of public projects and facilities;
  
• Good knowledge of state laws and municipal regulatory codes pertinent to design and construction of public facilities;
  
• Good knowledge of approved standards of safety as related to structural designs and specifications;
  
• Skill in the use of civil engineering instruments and equipment;
  
• Ability to coordinate and review the work of other professional engineering and technical staff and outside contractors in an ethical manner and in a manner conducive to full performance;
  
• Ability to design difficult engineering projects;
  
• Ability to make engineering cost estimates, computations, and recommendations on engineering problems;
  
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and architectural drawings;
  
• Ability to prepare technical reports in connection with public projects;
  
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Health Care

• Group Health/Dental/Vision Insurance: HMO and dependent coverage is available
• Life Insurance: One times employee's gross annual salary. Dependent coverage is available.
• Disability Insurance: Optional coverage available
• Cafeteria Plan: The City offers Flexible Savings Accounts for reimbursement of medical and day care expenses through "pre-tax" dollars.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Events and Fitness Classes
• On-The-Job Injury Benefits: Worker's Compensation and Supplemental Pay Benefits, when applicable

Retirement

• Pension: (General Employees) Mandatory participation. Defined benefit plan/Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Pension: (Sworn Police Personnel) Mandatory participation. Defined benefit plan/Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Deferred Compensation: Optional employee contribution to IRA, and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans offered through Mission Square and Corbridge Financial.

Work-Life Balance

• Vacation: Two weeks per year; after five years, three weeks; after fifteen years, four weeks. Accumulation starts on date of hire. There is a six-month waiting period for using vacation time.
• Holidays: Paid holidays, employee's birthday, and two Floating/Personal Holidays
• Sick Leave: Ten days per year; after three years, 11 days; after five years, 12 days. Accumulation starts on date of hire. There is a three-month waiting period for using sick time.

Additional Benefits

• Student Loan Forgiveness: The U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program may forgive your student loan balance after making 120 qualifying payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. For additional information please visit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Trust Fund: A trust fund set up by the City of North Miami to assist employees who are faces with unforeseen emergencies. Participation is on a volunteer basis.
• Reduced pricing for Transit and Tri-Rail Passes
• Legal benefits coverage available
• Free City Library Card
• Merit Increase: Full time employees are eligible for an annual merit increase.
• Salary: Paid on a weekly basis for the previous work week
• Direct Deposit

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