Associate Civil Engineer

AFSCME represented full-time regular position. The City of Lakewood participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Are you seeking an opportunity to work in a collaborative, diverse and dynamic Department focused on improving customer services and processes across several programs and services? The City of Lakewood’s Planning and Public Works Department is a diverse, dynamic and talented team of professionals working to improve the quality of life for all Lakewood residents. The Department is entrusted with a wide range of public services including community planning, building and maintaining transportation and stormwater infrastructure, managing the health of our lakes, building, site development and land use permitting, rental housing and rental assistance, economic development and much more!

This position is part of the Engineering Services Division and will support both capital projects and engineering permit reviews within the City. As an Associate Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise through review of public and private development projects, oversight of maintenance and operations contracts (traffic signals, street sweeping, etc.), and assistance with a variety of capital improvement projects.

See the full job details below and apply today to join our great team!

Under the direct supervision of the City Engineer or Capital Projects Division Manager perform civil engineering work in connection with a variety of Planning and Public Works projects and other assigned tasks. Plan and conduct engineering studies and projects; coordinate and direct outside engineering consultants and firms on assigned projects and studies. The Associate Civil Engineer performs design and project management;

reviews and approves engineering drawings as assigned, and represents the City on projects and engineering reviews. Review and approve private development project plans and specifications. Incumbents integrate numerous engineering and construction disciplines performing a variety of engineering tasks including analyzing, researching, planning and designing municipal structures and systems and/or leading technical engineering staff in the design of construction projects and/or system improvements.

This position may supervise junior-level engineers, technicians, inspectors, or interns.

Associate Civil Engineer – Performs work under the direction of a senior level project engineer/manager on complex projects. Manages small to medium-sized projects independently.

Civil Engineer – Designs and manages complex projects independently.

• Attendance: Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Construction Management: Perform construction management and construction engineering duties including contract administration, shop drawing and submittal reviews, coordination with utilities and contractors, change order development and cost analysis, progress payments, and on-site reviews.
• Engineering Calculations: Make complex calculations involving assigned engineering specialty including utilities, construction, transportation and others. Review calculations and designs to assure conformance with City engineering and professional engineering standards.
• Grants: Apply for and administer grants and loans associated with public works projects.
• Plan Review: Review complex architectural and engineering plans and drawings to assure compliance with City ordinances, engineering standards and policies.
• Project Planning: Develop and/or manage the development of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for municipal construction projects, such as streets, traffic improvements, storm water improvements, and water and sewerage systems in compliance with professional engineering standards and procedures. Oversee in-house and/or consultant design team(s) to ensure compliance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Conduct and/or direct planning, studies and research in association with public works projects, planning documents, and operations.
• Reports: Compile and analyze statistical and technical information, maps and other…