Associate​/Senior Civil Engineer

Town Of Hillsborough Engineering Position

The Town of Hillsborough is seeking a qualified, motivated, and service-oriented engineering professional to join the Public Works Department. This is one flexibly staffed position that may be filled at either the Associate Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer level, depending on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and the needs of the Town.

This management-level position will serve directly under the Deputy Director of Public Works and will supervise engineering and inspector staff. The role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative municipal environment on a wide range of public works and civil engineering responsibilities, including wastewater, water, street, and storm drain infrastructure capital improvement projects, private development review and coordination, resident and contractor interaction, and project delivery from planning through construction.

The selected candidate may also help represent the Department through City Council presentations, staff reports, coordination with senior staff, and communication on complex or high-profile matters involving residents, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other public agencies.

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and practical problem-solver with sound technical judgment, initiative, and a commitment to providing responsive public service in a small-town setting.

Applications are due on July 23rd at 5:00pm.

Associate Civil Engineer

Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional civil engineering field and office work related to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the Town's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), traffic engineering, and private development projects and studies; prepares designs and specifications and conducts inspections of assigned projects; serves as project manager for assigned projects; confers with developers, contractors, other engineers, and the general public;

represents the Town at a variety of committee, commission, and City Council meetings; and performs related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff. Exercises direct supervision over technical and professional staff.

Class Characteristics

This is the full supervisory-level class in the professional engineering series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Assistant Engineer by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, exercising judgment and initiative, and supervision of staff. Positions perform diverse and specialized professional engineering activities with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. Positions receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Civil Engineer in that the latter has management responsibility for all engineering projects and programs of the Engineering Division.

Examples of Typical Functions (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of assigned staff in the Engineering Division; trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.
• Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned services and programs; recommends and implements policies and procedures.
• Monitors activities of the engineering work unit; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.
• Coordinates department programs, projects, and activities with other Town departments, local jurisdictions and agencies, and regional, state, and federal agencies.
• Participates in annual budget preparation; identifies resource needs; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications; monitors expenditures.
• Manages and provides technical support in all phases of engineering projects including planning, design, construction, and close-out; performs project management activities, including preparing preliminary and final designs and specifications, developing requests for proposals and scopes of work, cost estimates, change orders, work plans, budgets, schedules, and baseline requirements and contract negotiations and management; coordinates bid processes and develops recommendations for consultant/contractor selection;
  
  administers contracts and agreements;…