Design Engineer 3

SALARY:

$10,767.00- $13,113.00 per month, depending on experience

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager or Engineering Supervisor, oversee the design of project plans and preparation of specifications for streets, levees, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains and other municipal public works projects.

Work is characterized by a variety of professional-level engineering duties involved in the preparation of designs, cost estimates and construction plans for public works improvement projects; analyzing system requirements; coordinating the preparation of appropriate drawings and specifications with assistance from engineers, technicians and consultants. Incumbent is also required to coordinate work with outside utility companies to resolve conflicts between their facilities and City facilities and occasionally visit construction sites to inspect work progress and coordinate communications with the construction engineer during construction.

Work is performed under limited supervision. The manager or supervisor sets the overall objectives and resources available. The incumbent and the supervisor work together to develop deadlines and determine work to be completed. Incumbent is responsible for the work, plans and carries out the assignment, resolves most conflicts that arise, coordinates work of the engineers, designers and others, and interprets policies on own initiative in terms of established objectives.

Incumbent keeps manager and supervisor informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, or far-reaching implications. Work is reviewed in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work, or effectiveness of results.

Oversees and coordinates the design of streets, levees, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains and other civil municipal engineering projects in accordance with established standards of safety, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Analyze project requirements, physical location and other pertinent data; evaluate existing engineering drawings, maps and survey data; and determine appropriate materials and information required for design purposes.

Prepare and review quantity calculations, cost estimates, and engineering calculations for assigned projects.

Assure that project designs are in compliance with a variety of federal, state, and city laws, codes, ordinances and regulations governing construction projects.

Prepare, review and approve project plans, specifications, and permits as needed; delineate project size, scope, limits and intent; and related work assigned to Engineers 1 and 2. Provide engineering mentorship and guidance to Design Engineers. Troubleshoot and problem solve project design issues with Design Engineers and supervisors during the design and plan preparation. Ensure that the design review process for Design Engineering work product is conducted in a timely manner with clear, actionable comments provided at each design stage.

Communicate and coordinate work with manager, supervisor, designers, consultants, city departments, other agencies and the public to exchange information, facilitate work processes and resolve conflicts; communicate in person, in writing, and on the telephone with developers, contractors, property owners, City personnel and other agencies to incorporate special requirements within City construction projects.

Coordinate with legal department on agreements with various agencies, businesses or property owners.

Work with other engineers to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public, utility companies, property owners and engineering consultants; resolve concerns, issues and complaints as necessary.

Determine any right of way acquisition requirements and coordinate with ROW staff to acquire necessary property rights. Review right-of-way drawings involved in the acquisition of public rights-of-way and easements.

Prepare and review computations of excavation, embankment and other quantities for the construction of projects; establish the appropriate grade and alignment of roadways and utilities.

Prepare information, requests and recommendations concerning resolutions and ordinances; compile and review information and other materials for public hearings, and City Council meetings. Present various project related items at public hearings.

Attend hearings and other meetings concerning Public Works projects; answer questions from contractors, bidders, developers and the general public.

Prepare and review Federal, State and other agency grant applications. Obligate and manage project for awarded grant funds. Coordinate with Public Works Accounting Staff and various grant agency staff to successfully spend grant funds. Prepare preliminary grant cost estimates.

Make recommendations to manager and supervisor regarding expenditures of public funds. Manage project scope and budget.

Evaluate, select and prepare documentation to hire consultants as needed for projects.

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