Engineer Ii, Iii, Or Iv; Development Review

Position: ENGINEER II, III, OR IV (DEVELOPMENT REVIEW)
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Job Summary:

This position will evaluate and review development projects and proposals, ensuring alignment with engineering standards, infrastructure planning, and municipal codes. Engineer II will manage development projects under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Engineer III may provide mentorship and technical guidance to other engineers and support staff and Engineer IV may serve as a technical ambassador for the City, providing guidance to developers, internal teams and other key stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Engineer II: (Full Salary Range: $85,251 - $104,195)

* Supports all engineering tasks for typical development projects, including evaluating engineering documents across a wide range of disciplines such as drainage design, street design, water distribution systems, sanitary sewer systems, and traffic engineering.

* Provide timely reviews and responses on a wide range of development applications and inquiries in a fast-paced environment. Including but not limited to plans, submittals, requests for information.

* Coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies, developers, contractors, citizens and other stakeholders as needed to address development-related inquiries, provide technical guidance, resolve discrepancies, and support informed decision-making.

* Prepares and presents project updates and reports and facilitates meetings as applicable throughout project lifecycle.

* Provides written documentation assessing whether engineering documents such as design reports and construction plans meet City standards, codes, ordinances, and engineering principles.

* Demonstrates a strong understanding of interdepartmental needs as they relate to private development, ensuring coordination and alignment across City divisions.

* Drafts and reviews development-related agreements between the City and developers, including those pertaining to subdivision improvements.

* Maintains digital and physical project documentation.

* Updates standard forms, specifications, and product lists.

* Supports infrastructure design efforts utilizing CAD and related tools.

* Oversees project safety, quality assurance, and compliance.

Engineer III: ($94,000 - $118,000)

* Acts as the review engineer for moderately complex development projects, including evaluating engineering documents across a wide range of disciplines such as drainage design, street design, water distribution systems, sanitary sewer systems, and traffic engineering, with guidance from senior staff as needed.

* Provides timely reviews and responses on development applications and inquiries in a fast-paced environment.

* Provides written evaluations assessing whether engineering documents such as design reports and construction plans meet City standards, codes, ordinances, and engineering practices, seeking input from senior staff on complex issues.

* Documents and defends engineering comments with developers and their consulting engineers to ensure compliance and resolve technical concerns, escalating complex issues to senior staff when appropriate.

* Meets with developers, consultants, and citizens to address development-related inquiries, offer technical input, and support informed decision-making.

* Demonstrates working knowledge of interdepartmental needs as they relate to private development, supporting coordination and alignment across City divisions.

* Applies basic knowledge of land surveying concepts related to platting and legal descriptions.

* Supports the drafting and review of development-related agreements between the City and developers, including those pertaining to subdivision improvements.

* Mentors team members, provides technical guidance, and supports their professional development.

Engineer IV: (Full Salary Range: $102,000 - $138,000)

* Acts as the principal engineer responsible for reviewing complex development projects, including evaluating engineering documents across a wide range…