Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Overview

Job Description The Project Engineer provides design, project management, floodplain management and support services for City infrastructure and capital improvement projects. As a Professional Engineer, the job includes designing projects such as parking lots, lift and pump stations, water and sewer infrastructure projects, storm water projects, roads and streets, intersection upgrades, bridges, structures and others. The job includes plan approval, feasibility studies, project management and oversight of the work of contracted engineering firms.

The job requires State of Idaho certification as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing, with knowledge of and experience with engineering design principles, practices, and objectives, especially as they apply to civil engineering, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects. This job performs the duties of the City Engineer in that employee’s absence, including the duties of Floodplain Administrator.

The job requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations, and the general public. The work environment includes an office and field environment. The field environment may include exposure to adverse weather conditions and working in construction and high traffic areas. The noise level is generally moderate.

• Provides design and support services in the Engineering Department for City infrastructure and capital improvement projects. Analyzes City needs for short- and long-term infrastructure and capital improvements and creates plans for project implementation. Designs City infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, parking lots, lift and pump stations, water and sewer infrastructure projects, storm water projects, roads and streets, intersection upgrades, bridges and structures.
  
  Creates design drawings, elevations, diagrams, and specifications. Writes bid documents, reviews submitted bid documents, oversees bidding process, and monitors construction for adherence to specifications. Ensures that engineering design and construction in the floodplain is performed in accordance with City ordinances, State and national standards.
• Coordinates with and monitors outside engineering firms contracted to design large, complex projects. Coordinates City projects with other local, state, and federal agencies and interested and affected community groups.
• Answers inquiries and provides information to the public, other City departments, and private engineers, developers, and architects. Prepares and presents reports and information to the public.
• Writes and administers grants. Ensures federally funded projects follow complex federal and state guidelines.
• Directs work of Engineering Technicians, surveyors and administrative personnel; directs and assists in training interns.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.

• High school diploma or GED; and
• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering is required;
• State of Idaho certification as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing is required;
• Five (5) years’ experience, including two (2) years’ experience as a project manager, is required;
• Idaho driver’s license required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and be successful in the position.

• Engineering design principles, practices, and objectives, especially as they apply to civil engineering, infrastructure, and capital improvement…