Engineering Specialist I/II/III

About the position

The Engineering Specialist performs various technical and specialized engineering work for the design, construction, protection, and maintenance of the City infrastructure. Under limited supervision, this role manages multiple projects and ensures the implementation of development and engineering standards. The position is currently open in the Public Works Department.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes and applies engineering and project management principles to facilitate the success and overall prosperity of the City's utilities and infrastructure; manages capital improvement projects for the City with large budgets and strategic goals.
• Reviews and evaluates proposed developments for compliance with City codes, ordinances and proper engineering design; provides all engineering reviews and manages the Engineering department's comments through the land development process; communicates with various developers to resolve issues raised during the review process.
• Investigates concerns with City infrastructure to determine issue, design a solution and responsible entity; follows up with the source of the concern to explain the responsibility and path to resolution.
• Conducts, performs, and coordinates field inspections for new streets, street improvements, sanitary and storm sewers, curbs, buildings, and other construction projects.
• Performs site visits to all projects within the City; reviews right-of-way permit and other applications for permitting; ensures all necessary documentation is submitted to satisfy requirement for issuance of permits.
• Prepares or participates in the preparation of designs and plans for engineering projects; determines and drafts specifications and details, makes complex computations, estimates construction costs, creates preliminary and final designs; performs extensive project management and coordination.
• Inspects, monitors, and evaluates contract construction work to ensure compliance with established design, specification, and contract agreements; performs inspections and walkthroughs.
• Attends and provides advice and engineering expertise in pre-construction conferences; reviews, evaluates, and determines feasibility of construction plans for private development; monitors compliance with City codes and proper engineering design standards.
• Represents the City in regional, state, and local transportation meetings; provides information and documentation; participates in the review of various studies which impact the engineering methodology of the City.
• Manages, monitors, and handles engineering consultant contracts; provides feedback and general information regarding contract status and details.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering degree; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered for Engineering Specialist I.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Marine, Aviation, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering degree and two (2) years of engineering related experience; OR one (1) year of engineering related experience and certification as an Engineer Intern; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered for Engineering Specialist II.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering degree and four (4) years of engineering related experience; OR three (3) years of engineering related experience and certification as an Engineer Intern; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered for Engineering Specialist III.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of modern civil engineering terminology and principles
• Knowledge of mathematics through trigonometry and its application to field surveying and engineering computations
• Knowledge of procurement, cost analysis, project management, and contract administration
• Knowledge of construction, inspection, and maintenance of construction projects
• Knowledge of principles and practices used in property location and topographic surveying
• Knowledge of department policies and protocols
• Skill in reading and interpreting basic civil engineering plans, maps, aerials, and survey symbols
• Skill in inspecting work for compliance with plans and specifications
• Skill in negotiating with regulatory agency staff to obtain construction/operation permits
• Skill in preparing budgets and construction estimates
• Skill in managing multiple projects and ensuring completion
• Skill in planning, designing, reviewing, and managing difficult or challenging engineering projects
• Skill in establishing and maintaining good relationships
• Skill in dealing tactfully with the public
• Skill in operating a computer with general proficiency.

Benefits

• Salary range for Engineering Specialist I: $63,947.86 - $67,145.25 DOQ
• Salary range for Engineering Specialist II: $70,502.53 - $74,027.65 DOQ
• Salary range for Engineering Specialist III: $77,729.05 - $81,615.50 DOQ