Civil Engineer I, II or Senior

$67,158 - $120,886/Yr

City of Overland Park, KS - Overland Park, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Overland Park, KS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The City of Overland Park has a full-time Civil Engineer I, II or Senior position available in the Public Works Department. This role involves managing the design and construction of thoroughfare, street, bridge, storm sewer, and maintenance projects. The engineer will participate in the development of the five-year Capital Improvement Program and Maintenance Program, prepare plans and specifications for various projects, and provide leadership for team-based activities. Coordination with other departments, governmental agencies, and the public is essential, along with developing project-related briefings and presentations for various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manages the design of thoroughfares, streets, bridge, storm sewer and maintenance projects, including developing the project scope, directing the consultant selection process, negotiation of the scope and fee for the design contract, preparing and negotiating interlocal agreements and utility relocation agreements, managing the plan preparation, overseeing utility relocation planning, acquiring required right-of-way and easements, managing public involvement activities, overseeing environmental permitting process, and supervising project team members.
• Manages the construction of thoroughfare, street, bridge, storm sewer and maintenance projects, including reviewing contractor bids and making determination of the lowest and responsible bidder; negotiating material testing contracts; managing the construction contract, schedules, payments and cash flow; approving change orders; reviewing and approving contractor submittals; ensuring utilities have properly relocated their facilities; conducting weekly progress meetings with the contractor; managing media relations and citizen inquiries; and maintaining and updating project website.
• Participates in the development of the five-year Capital Improvement Program and Maintenance Program, by analyzing infrastructure needs, establishing priorities, developing initial cost estimates and preparing and submitting Project Addition and Project Revision forms.
• Provides assistance to the Engineering Services Division, Planning Department by reviewing plans, interpreting standards, providing recommendations to address problems and issues, participating in field inspection visits, and assisting in resolution of developers concerns.
• Prepares plans and specifications for thoroughfare, street, bridge, storm sewer, maintenance and other projects. Coordinates land surveys and supervises engineering technicians in plan preparation. Designs projects to meet or exceed current engineering practices and to fully conform to the Overland Park Municipal Code. Prepares legal documents, specifications, contract documents and supervises contraction and post-construction activities in accordance with the City's Project Procedures Manual.
• Coordinates engineering-related activities with other Department divisions, City departments, other governmental agencies, utilities, contractors, developers, consultants and others, as required.
• Develops project-related briefings for presentation to the Governing Body and City Manager. Provides updates on project activities on a regular basis to keep the Governing Body and City Manager informed on matters of significant interest. Makes presentations to citizen groups, such as homes associations, neighborhood conservation groups and others.
• Responds to public inquiries and ensures that their concerns are fully and effectively addressed.
• Uses PAVER programs to develop information required for planning maintenance activities.
• The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
• The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field of study for Civil Engineer I.
• Possession of Engineer-In-Training Certification within twelve months of hiring for Civil Engineer I.
• Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license for Civil Engineer I.
• Professional Engineer registration in the State of Kansas or registration in another state with State of Kansas registration required within one year of hiring for Civil Engineer II.
• Four years of experience in the civil engineering field or an equivalent level of experience for Civil Engineer II.
• Six years of civil engineering design, or an equivalent level of experience required for Civil Engineer Senior.
• Three years project management/engineering design/construction management preferred for Civil Engineer Senior.

Nice-to-haves

• Good oral and written communication skills for dealing with the public, contractors, and other city officials.
• Mathematical aptitude needed to analyze complex engineering data.
• Computer skills to include knowledge of AutoCAD and expertise with spreadsheet and database software application programs.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a normal work schedule of 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.
• Salary Range: I - Grade G: $67,158.00 - $90,646.90, II - Grade I: $78,210.58 - $107,929.43, Sr - Grade J $87,598.55 - $120,886.45.
• No City residency requirement.
• Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, and physical exam.