Principal Engineer

Overview

Lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for performing a wide variety of professional engineering work in support of assigned Capital Improvement Projects and day-to-day operations of assigned facility; assume management responsibility for various engineering projects and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

• Direct, coordinate and review the work of staff responsible for performing a wide variety of professional engineering work.
• Plan, direct and participate in the review and approval of a wide variety of engineering plans, specifications and drawings.
• Train assigned employees in their areas of work including engineering methods, procedures and techniques.
• Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Serve as project manager for a variety of engineering projects; participate in the development of policies and procedures; participate in the preparation and administration of the project budget.
• May oversee and coordinate the repair and maintenance of City traffic signals, signs, pavement markings and streets; review and approve sign and marking replacement work orders.
• Oversee the administration and enforcement of City flood plain and drainage ordinances; review and approve drainage plans for compliance with ordinances.
• Coordinate assigned activities with those of other divisions, outside agencies and organizations.
• Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

• Plan, organize and administer the management and inspection activities related to the City's Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) in accordance with the City's EPA MS4 Permit.
• Plan, organize and administer the permitting, monitoring, inspection, enforcement, pollution prevention and data management activities of the City's MS4 permit in accordance with Federal, State and local laws.
• Develop and implement the City's Storm Water Management Plan.
• Provide information to the public on storm water regulations and best management practices.
• Explore funding programs including grants, develop budgets to support program activities.

• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new engineering trends and innovations within the field of assignment.
• Serve as the liaison for assigned area with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field;
and
Six (6) years professional engineering experience;
and
four (4) years supervisory experience

OR

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field;
and
Four (4) years of professional engineering experience;
and
four (4) years supervisory experience.

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Possession of a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• If applicant has an out of state PE license, must obtain State of New Mexico license within six (6) months from date of hire.

• Environmental — Field and office environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases; may work in or with water or around heavy construction equipment.
• Physical — Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods.