Plan Review Engineer

Title:

Plan Review Engineer

Department:
Engineering

Status:
Full-Time

FLSA:
Exempt

Under the general supervision of the City Engineer, this position will perform engineering work related to the review, construction, investigation, development, and design of engineering projects.

• Reviews plans and specifications submitted by developers to ensure that they are in compliance with the City development codes and ordinances
• Engages in engineering research, prepares engineering reports, makes computations, and makes time and material estimates
• Confers with and advises inspectors of construction projects and conducts inspections of projects during construction.
• Participates in reaching decisions as to necessary field changes
• Performs investigative work related to engineering activities
• Prepares reports to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council including preliminary plats, final plats, and other development related submittals
• Works on special projects and reports for the Engineering Department
• Utilizes technology including but not limited to:
  Microsoft
  365 and Blue Beam
• Assists with tracking and managing multiple initiatives and projects for the City Engineer and the engineering team
• Ensures prompt responses to internal and external personnel
• Manages incoming and outgoing correspondence, including but not limited to, Service Extension Requests, Master Applications, Traffic Impact Analysis scopes, and Subdivision Construction items
• Maintains discretion and confidentiality of information in relationships with internal and external customers
• Handles materials for project close-out and prepares records for archive
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of civil engineering processes
• Knowledge of industry standard computer programs (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, EPA SWMM, StormCAD, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes that govern construction
• Skilled in developing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external personnel
• Skilled in verbal and written communication
• Skilled in handling and prioritizing tasks
• Skilled in project management
• Skilled in developing workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents
• Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints
• Ability to offer excellent customer service skills, possess interpersonal skills, tactful in dealings with stakeholders and co-workers.