Civil Engineer II

$89,086 - $115,773/Yr

City Of Fargo - Fargo, ND

Full-time - Mid Level

Fargo, ND

Social Assistance

About the position

The Civil Engineer II position is a vital role within the City Engineering Department, specifically focusing on the design and construction of public works projects. Under the direction of the Storm Sewer Operations Division Engineer, this position is responsible for managing complex engineering assignments and overseeing project administration for a variety of projects, particularly large-scale initiatives. The Civil Engineer II will ensure that all projects are executed in compliance with City standards and relevant federal, state, and local regulations. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including contractors, government agencies, and the public. In this position, the Civil Engineer II will lead project teams, providing direction to Civil Engineer I, Project Managers, and Engineering Technicians. Responsibilities include conducting preliminary project research, preparing documentation for City Commission agendas, coordinating assessments, and conducting public meetings to gather feedback. The engineer will also be involved in the planning, design, and review of specifications for projects, ensuring that all plans meet the necessary compliance standards. Additionally, the role involves monitoring construction progress, managing project budgets, and resolving conflicts that may arise during the project lifecycle. The Civil Engineer II will also play a crucial role in emergency operations related to flood protection, managing activities in coordination with neighborhood technicians and other departments. This includes planning and implementing flood protection measures, maintaining project records, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently while also leading a team. Overall, the Civil Engineer II is expected to contribute significantly to the successful execution of public works projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Completes preliminary project research and documentation.
• Prepares preliminary documents for potential projects for City Commission agenda including an explanation of the project need and feasibility, location, property owner(s) affected, funding sources, cost estimates, plans.
• Coordinates with Special Assessment Coordinator on how projects will be assessed; determine assessment district, allocate costs and prepare communications to property owners.
• Conducts public meetings to explain project concepts and accept public feedback; considers feedback and incorporates changes when appropriate.
• Plans, designs, reviews, and writes specifications for City, State and federally funded projects in compliance with City standards and Federal, State and local regulations.
• Prepares preliminary and final designs for projects including determining grades, materials, etc. to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Reviews plans and specifications for capital improvement projects including those prepared by consultants or other agencies to ensure compliance with design requirements and City standards.
• Prepares cost estimates.
• Conducts plan review meetings.
• Writes specifications.
• Conducts pre-bid and pre-construction meetings.
• Works to resolve conflicts and issues and negotiates with affected parties during the design phase.
• Monitors progress of construction projects to ensure conformance with contracts, specifications and schedules.
• Conducts regular meetings with contractors, government agencies, and business owners involved in the project.
• Monitors and supervises City Inspectors, Surveyors, and consultants on the job.
• Maintains project records.
• Manages project budgets.
• Prepares cost estimates or provides informed input on project costs; analyzes costs, future cost projections and sources of funding in order to develop detailed project estimates.
• Monitors project funds and expenditures against plan, making or recommending adjustments as necessary.
• Administers change orders.
• Develops engineer's estimate of project progress payments on a regular basis, verifies and determines what quantity is to be paid.
• Approves and submits or recommends payments that are within the project budget and within the authorized approval limits of the job; submits funding requests from multiple funding sources.
• Works with federal auditors during periodic audits of federal projects.
• Serves as a technical resource for others in the department on design issues and City procedures.
• Reviews plans for Civil Engineers I and Technicians and answers their questions.
• Assists the Assistant City Engineer in updating and maintaining the City Standard Specification Book.
• Recommends updates to the City Standard Specification Book by gathering input from contractors, suppliers, and other departments.
• Manages emergency flood protection operations of a specific sector of the City; supervises and coordinates activities of neighborhood technicians.
• Interacts with neighborhood flood coordinators in planning and implementing emergency flood protection measures.
• Participates in planning needs for flood protection measures; participates in neighborhood meetings.
• Provides reports of progress or deficiencies and current status of emergency operations within their sector; estimates rate of progress and schedule of needs for completion of flood protection tasks.
• Coordinates protection of critical infrastructure in conjunction with other departments.
• May administer a special program such as street rehabilitation, pavement management, or flood plain management.
• Determines priorities; monitors and administers funds; schedules work; performs other project management functions.
• Provides work direction, training, and leadership to Civil Engineer I, Project Managers, Engineering Technicians and Inspectors in the collection of data, the design and preparation of plans, and the development of estimates and reports involved in the construction and maintenance of streets, sewers, etc.
• Participates in decisions on matters of hiring, transfer, suspension, lay off, recall, promotion, discharge, assignment, reward, adjusting grievances or disciplining employees under the span of control.
• Conducts ongoing feedback, coaching, mentoring, and collaborates with the responsible supervisor and recommends performance review content for assigned employees.
• Plans the work schedule to meet department demands and to limit overtime costs to reasonable and necessary levels.
• Assesses staff development needs and recommends the provision of staff training.
• Communicates courteously and professionally and maintains working relationships with others in carrying out job functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
• Four or more years of previous experience in civil engineering design and construction project management.
• Valid State of North Dakota professional engineer's license.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of concepts, theories, principles and practices of civil and structural engineering.
• Knowledge of proper procedures and requirements in the preparation of designs and contract documents.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of construction management.
• Knowledge of technical engineering methods, techniques, principles and procedures such as inspection and surveying, including those employed in large public works projects.
• Knowledge of governmental administrative practices including budgeting, purchasing and policy formulation.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws, regulations and codes relating to engineering projects and program.
• Knowledge of human resource management practices such as training, discipline, delegation, etc.
• Knowledge of geographical information systems, computer aided drafting and design (CADD).
• Intermediate skill in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to train personnel for successful performance of their duties.
• Skill in project design and management.
• Skill in advanced mathematical computations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms, involving complex, technical content, and have strong public relations skills.
• Ability to supervise personnel in a manner conducive to efficient performance and high morale.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.