Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer I

The Civil Engineer I position is an entry‑level Civil Engineering position. This role is distinguished from the Civil Engineer II and Senior Civil Engineer levels by performing more routine tasks and duties. Typically used as a training position, employees may have limited or no directly related work experience. The incumbent performs beginning‑level professional engineering work, coordinating projects of limited scope in the Engineering Division.

Assignments require the application of basic professional knowledge and skills to various public works engineering matters. Work is performed under the guidance of a higher‑level professional engineer who reviews work procedures and results. The Civil Engineer I reviews and examines submittals prepared by outside consultants or contractors. The position is responsible for assisting contractors, developers, builders, citizens, other departments, and overseeing at a general level the work of contractors on construction jobs.

The Civil Engineer II is the full journey level position within the Civil Engineer series. This role is distinguished from the Civil Engineer I by performing a full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the Department.

This position is normally filled by advancement from the Civil Engineer I level or when filled from outside and have prior experience. The Civil Engineer II performs program‑management assignments demanding considerable knowledge of various aspects of engineering, related computer software, and survey instruments. Projects include, but are not limited to, land development, planning, design standards and regulations, streets and street improvements, traffic, storm drainage facilities, sanitary sewer facilities, municipal facilities, bridges, retaining walls, grading and drainage, review and processing of private development plans and development actions, and construction and maintenance.

The Senior Civil Engineer is an advanced professional engineer exercising full responsibility for planning and organizing a variety of assigned public‑works projects. The Senior Civil Engineer plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. The incumbent devises new approaches to problems encountered. This position requires professional experience to assure competence as an engineering supervisor, program manager, and licensed professional engineer.

The employee serves as a project and team leader in the field and office on projects including, but are not limited to, land development, planning, design standards and regulations, streets and street improvements, traffic, storm drainage facilities, sanitary sewer facilities, municipal facilities, bridges, retaining walls, grading and drainage, review and processing of private development plans and development actions, and construction and maintenance.

Those in this position display leadership and provide supervision, oversight, and guidance to Engineering Division staff. The Senior Civil Engineer serves as a liaison between individuals and units within or outside the organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to this field. Work at this level usually requires extensive progressive experience and is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of the City Engineer/Assistant City Engineer, and is subject to review by conferences, submitted reports, and through the observation of results achieved.