Civil Engineer; PW

Civil Engineer (PW) Salary Range: $74,172.80 - $
Civil Engineer (PW) (with PE) Salary Range: $81,910.40 - $

This position performs engineering functions in support of the design and construction of City infrastructure.

• Provides engineering expertise, including designing and/or managing construction of streets, sidewalks, trails, storm drains, and buildings; prepares plans and cost estimates; evaluates alternative construction materials and methods; modifies large engineering projects design under contract by architectural and engineering firms.
• Supervises or participates in the design, preparation, and implementation of construction documents for Public Works projects; supervises and participates in the preparation of engineering specifications; resolves difficult or unusual engineering problems.
• Assists with and ensures compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, Stormwater Permit, and Stormwater Ordinances; supervises illicit discharge detection and elimination; coordinates with City departments to ensure permit compliance; oversees construction site stormwater runoff control and management; coordinates public education and outreach.
• Reviews and approves site development plans, construction plans, and stormwater calculations for residential and commercial projects.
• Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
• Assists the public with drainage, sidewalk, easement, and roadway issues.
• Provides technical guidance to Inspectors engaged in inspecting all Public Works/Utility projects and private development projects while construction is in process and upon completion.
• Inspects field work in progress and upon completion; makes notes and keeps related records; provides technical guidance to field personnel.
• Provides expertise and project management of City environmental projects and issues.
• Collects and analyzes a variety of data to complete a variety of reports, correspondence, studies, and draft ordinances.
• Reviews and provides comments on private development proposals and plans and specifications submitted to the City for approval.
• Monitors engineering work performed by contracted firms while in progress, reviews final products for compliance with specifications and recommends revisions and/or acceptance.
• Coordinates surveying, design, and construction activities and schedules with City personnel in other departments.
• Checks and verifies hydraulic calculations for proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
• Provides engineering support to all City Departments.
• Prepares Professional Service contract specifications to secure professional engineering services for larger engineering projects; evaluates proposals received, recommends best firm for each project.
• Reviews and provides comments on private development proposals, plans, and specifications submitted to the City for approval; assists in consolidating comments prepared by others.
• Conducts special engineering studies and prepares special reports. Many special studies concern drainage proposals and the effects of development on storm water problems. Collects and analyzes data to serve as a basis for the management of a comprehensive City storm water policy.
• Assists in managing the FEMA designated Special Flood Hazard Area (SHFA) within the City limits.
• Develops cost estimates for Public Works projects.
• Researches, writes, and acquires easements and rights-of-way for the city.
• Interprets codes and design standards for technical staff, inspectors, A and E firms, developers, and the public.
• Investigates citizen complaints and damage claims; resolves complaints and prepares recommendations regarding damage claims.
• Inspects and prepares condition reports for all bridges in the City as…