Division Engineer - Transportation

Position Summary

Under the direction of the City Engineer this position will manage roadway, bridge and storm water conveyance facility design, construction and contracted maintenance.

Essential duties include:

• Manages specific projects including supervising the work of subordinate engineering staff in these projects.
• Reviews construction plans for public works projects and private developments.
• Develops and administers City contracts for professional services and public works construction projects, including inspection work.
• Designs construction plans for public works projects, including construction specifications.
• Administers grant programs for roadway improvements.
• Reviews the work of engineering department staff and assists them as needed.
• Prepares and administers CIP programs for roadways.
• Resolves construction and traffic inquiries from the public.
• Prepares schedules, projections and reports for assigned public works projects, including time and cost estimates.
• Monitors and analyzes the traffic management system and designs improvements as needed.
• Maintains databases, record keeping, and issues Engineering permits.
• Coordinates and performs regular inspections of City roadway infrastructure, including biannual pavement evaluation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the application of engineering theory, judgement, design and/or construction management.
• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in municipal engineering, transportation and/or water resources
• Registered Professional Engineer with the State of Wisconsin or ability to obtain the Professional Engineer certification

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Ability to act as a project manager from the initial stage of design to completion, including overseeing contractors, inspecting the work and preparing cost estimates.
• Ability to supervise the work of subordinate staff on specific projects.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public work design, drafting, surveying and construction.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, including resolving inquiries from the public regarding new construction and compose reports on construction project status.
• Knowledge of personal computers, automated civil engineering design software, CAD applications, GIS, survey applications, word processing, spreadsheets and database programs.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and municipal ordinances governing public works design and surveying in order to ensure compliance to same.
• Excellent organizational, coordination and tracking skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to present a positive image of the department and the City to the public.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.

Physical requirements include:

Manual Dexterity:
Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance.

Physical Effort:
Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods.

Environmental Requirements:
Some exposure to disagreeable features.

Sensory Requirements:

• The task requires close visual acuity to perform various activities.
• The task requires oral communications ability.
• The task requires sound perception.