Engineer, Civil Engineering

Job Title

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing entry-level professional engineering work; performs related duties as required.

Acts as engineer-in-charge of small construction and/or maintenance projects;
Assigns and evaluates work of professional and technical staff;
Checks work accomplished by subordinates for quality and quantity by using pre-established standards and policies;
Prepares preliminary and final plans and specifications for minor projects; reviews and performs studies or additional research to evaluate engineering solutions;
Reviews and investigates requests and complaints received from the public; recommends corrective measures;
Inspects engineering projects for conformance to plans and specifications;
Serves as liaison to and communicates information with affected groups such as City departments, inspectors, contractors, developers, design consultants, utility companies, or other participants pertaining to specific engineering projects;
Assists in the planning and preparation of proposals and specifications for major engineering projects;
Stays abreast of current engineering principles;
Operates a computer and mapping software to draw and review maps and plans;
May do on-site investigations prior to a project;
May represent the division at meetings with local, state, and federal agencies, regional planning and technical committees, commissioners, citizen groups, engineering groups, and other City departments;
May direct or personally engage in field surveys; makes plan-in-hand inspections of ongoing projects.

Possession of a valid State of Ohio certificate as a registered Professional Engineer. Specialization in the discipline for which appointment is being made may be required for some positions and will be incorporated in the job postings, as appropriate. Possession of a valid driver's license.

Recruitment #: 26-1046-V1

Employment Type:

Full-Time (Regular) Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Elizabeth Hopkins Columbus Water & Power Division of Water 37 W. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio 43215 P:  E: elahopkins The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:
Medical Dental Vision Short-term Disability Life Insurance Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at  for further information.