Water Resources Project Engineer

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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

This class is responsible for supervising, coordinating, planning, and prioritizing assigned activities in the Water Resources Engineering Department. Responsibilities include performing moderately specialized engineering work involving surveys/investigations/plans/structures or equipment, with moderate to complex features; designing/reviewing/analyzing moderate to complex sketches/drawings/plans/specifications of proposed projects; determining work and materials required; evaluating/selecting/applying engineering techniques/procedures/criteria using judgement and expertise in making/recommending adaptations/modifications/troubleshooting problems; performing moderate to complex engineering studies;

compiling/analyzing/interpreting data; recommending modifications in the present systems; performing field work; taking measurements; determining placement of utilities; assuring maps are accurate; meeting with clients/customers/contractors concerning proposed utility services; and responding to questions by the general public; driving/operating vehicles in performing work assignments/responsibilities. This class differs from that of Engineer I by virtue of the nature and complexity of assignments/responsibilities/accountability. Supervision is exercised over assigned personnel.

Operating under general supervision, latitude is allowed for the exercise of independent judgement in planning and coordinating the details of the work. Extended hours and on-call availability may be required. Performs related work as required.

Computer, calculator, communication equipment, and other equipment, as required.

Thorough knowledge of safety rules/regulations/procedures; thorough knowledge of concepts/theory/principles/practices of civil engineering; thorough knowledge of supervisory concepts and practices; skill in use of computers and applicable software; ability to perform systems analysis; ability to use good judgement in making adaptations/modifications applying engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria; ability to perform accurate complex mathematical computations; ability to evaluate and solve technical engineering problems;

ability to design/prepare/interpret complex engineering maps/sketches/drawings/blueprints; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to research, plan, coordinate, schedule, project, and prioritize work; ability to prepare and maintain reports and records; ability to supervise people and multiple projects; ability to maintain effective working relationships with customers, the general public, all levels of employees, officials, and contractors.

Graduation from a four (4) year accredited university/college with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a minimum of two (2) years progressively responsible experience performing civil engineering work in/for a utility, which includes reviewing/monitoring the work of others.

• NOTE:
  
  Must possess a Professional Engineer in Training Certification, at time of hire into the position. Must pass the Professional Engineering (PE) examination within two (2) years of eligibility for candidacy for the P.E. examination.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

When performing field work, may be exposed to inside/outside working conditions, extreme cold/heat, noise, hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving vehicles/mechanical parts, heavy equipment, and climbing ladders.

As required in the Public Works Commission’s Safety Manual.

EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS:
This job description is general and illustrative of the kind of duties required of this position. It is not exhaustive and does not contain a detailed description of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent occupying this position.

GRADE 414

RANGE $81,932.46-$-$ DOE

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Utilities

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