City engineer, Environmental Engineer

City Engineer

The City of Bristol, Tennessee is seeking a City Engineer. This position offers career growth in a team-oriented culture with opportunities for paid training and development.

Under general direction from the Director of Public Works, the purpose of this position is to oversee the planning, design and inspection of engineering and construction projects in the City. Coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies. Has the responsibility of accomplishing department objectives and goals within the guidelines established by the Director of Public Works. This position is responsible for the supervision of Engineering Division personnel.

Responsibilities include overseeing the design and construction of municipal infrastructure and utility improvements for the City, monitoring the development review process and inspections for the Public Works Department, planning, organizing, controlling, integrating and evaluating the work of the Engineering Division staff, developing, administering and enforcing policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to municipal infrastructure for all existing and proposed construction, assisting in preparation of, and managing, the capital budget for the Engineering Division, planning, designing, coordinating and managing capital improvement projects including buildings, infrastructure, utility improvements, stormwater and roads, overseeing the City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 and Stormwater Programs, overseeing the City's Geographic Information System, advising the City Manager, department heads and other officials on City development policies;

providing information and interpretation of codes and regulations regarding Public Services development issues, assisting in the development of the City's Capital Improvement Program, developing plans, documents, schedules and cost estimates for the bidding of construction projects, the contracting of engineering, and other professional services, coordinating work with other federal, state and city agencies, participating in the development of and overseeing capital improvement budgets, preparing project status reports, financial reports, and budget reports, communicating complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Presenting proposals and recommendations clearly and logically in public meetings, preparing responses to citizen, business, or contractor issues regarding Engineering Division services or proposed or current projects, and performing related duties as needed or as assigned.

Skills and requirements include a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field, five years of relevant experience with two supervisory, licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Tennessee or possess a comparable PE license with the ability to obtain a State of Tennessee licensure within one (1) year of the date of hire, must possess or obtain OSHA 10 Hour Course completion within six months of hire, knowledgeable of applicable local, state and federal regulations and have thorough knowledge of industry standards, skilled in the use of civil engineering instruments and equipment including computers, computer aided design, GIS equipment and surveying equipment, must have ability to plan, coordinate and direct areas of responsibility, and must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

To be considered, candidates must complete an online application at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The City of Bristol Tennessee is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is for our work force to be representative of the working population of Bristol, Tennessee. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, religion or any other class protected by federal or state laws and regulations in all matters pertaining to employment and promotion;

we will not tolerate discrimination on the part of managers or supervisors. Women, minorities and the disabled encouraged to apply. All applicants subject to background check, physical examination and drug screening.