Civil Engineer

Salary
: $85,322- $104,110 (GS. 13)

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (EST). Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects.

Work Location: 1250 Market Street

FLSA Status: This is an Exempt position.

Department: Public Works

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for the design and coordination of transportation infrastructure projects.

SERIES LEVEL: The Civil Engineer 2 is the second level of a four-level civil engineer series.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are representative of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Coordinates and schedules meetings related to engineering projects; participates in construction progress meetings with contractors, architects, engineers, and other applicable parties; conducts visits to project sites. Responds to requests for information and complaints from the public;

elevates issues to appropriate personnel when appropriate. Provides technical expertise to internal staff and external agencies regarding engineering projects. Processes documentation associated with departmental operations per established procedures and within designated time frames; distributes documentation and retains records. Inspects project sites under construction. May prepare and complete various forms, reports, correspondence, design drawings, preliminary layouts, contract documents, project lists, cost estimates, meeting minutes, work orders, schedules, punch lists, or other related documents.

May maintain a variety of engineering records and documentations including project financials for a variety of operations, as required by the City Finance Department. Responsible for submission of reimbursement packages for reimbursement of federal funds. Verifies the accuracy of data entered in applicable automated systems; makes corrections as appropriate. May participate in/on a variety of meetings, public forums and/or other related groups to receive and convey information.

May review and coordinate work products with stakeholders and the general public, making corrections accordingly and coordinating those changes in a way that retains, if at all possible, the project scope, budget, and schedule. May manage project communications, measure, and report schedule performance to project stakeholders. Outside of regular inter-Departmental coordination with the Mayor’s Office, Office of the City Attorney, Finance, Purchasing, Technology Services, and other divisions of Public Works, this classification frequently involves creating and managing public-private partnership agreements that contain the donation of funds and/or services, Right of Entry Agreements, and easement acquisition to assist with project completion, stakeholders must be managed effectively and kept apprised of project status.

May communicate with management staff, other employees, developers, engineers, contractors, and external organizations to coordinate activities. Maintain a variety of engineering records and documentation. Develops quantity estimates and construction budgets for projects. Prepares and/or reviews engineering designs, plans, maps, charts, diagrams, estimates, and permitting requests for projects. Conducts inspections and site visits to ensure projects are in compliance with applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures;

initiates corrective action to mitigate violations and deviations. Oversees and monitors on-site materials testing activities. May coordinate project activities, assembly and opening of bid documents, contract reviews, cost estimates, completing various forms, documents and reports; and performs other related duties. May use a city vehicle to perform field reviews. Uses, carries, and answers their cell phone for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the department head.

Must meet regular attendance requirements. Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens. Must…