Principal Engineer OR Project Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Principal Engineer -
Reporting to the Assistant City Engineer, this position performs independent planning, technical, and administrative functions for the Engineering Division. It oversees municipal and development related engineering projects such as street, sewer, watermain, and stormwater improvements, and supports infrastructure planning, asset management, and budget development.
The Full Salary Range for the Principal Engineer is $95,336.78 - $
The 2027 Proposed Salary Range is $ - $
Project Engineer -Responsibilities include performing planning, technical and administrative duties to ensure that public improvements and private developments (residential, commercial, industrial) conform to applicable engineering standards, ordinance requirements, and policy guidelines.
The Full Salary Range for the Project Engineer is $86,102.98 - $
The 2027 Proposed Salary Range is $ - $
THEESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRINCIPAL ENGINEER ARE:
Division Coordination, Communication, and Policy Implementation
Keeps the Assistant City Engineer informed of Engineering Division activities and issues, and serves as a technical resource for City personnel. Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide the public improvement process. Prepares reports on department operations, council letters, and memorandums, and makes recommendations for improvements. Supports preparation of the Division’s operating and capital budgets.
Project Planning, Engineering Review, and Consultant OversightPlans and manages municipal infrastructure projects including streets, sanitary sewers, water mains, storm sewers, and other public improvements. Reviews plats, site plans, grading and construction documents for consistency with City standards and policies. Directs and reviews work prepared by consulting engineers, surveyors, real estate professionals, legal counsel, and other contracted specialists. Ensures that consultant reports and plans comply with City ordinances, specifications, and construction details.
LegalCoordination, Easements, and Right-of-Way Acquisition
Coordinates legal descriptions, appraisals, and negotiations for easements and rights-of-way. Ensures documentation complies with required standards and facilitates recording at County offices.
Development Review, Utility Permitting, and System MappingReviews plans from developers to evaluate impacts on utilities, traffic, and drainage, ensuring compliance with City policies. Coordinates and updates system maps and databases for sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage, and street networks. Participates in or leads updates to the City’s transportation, sewer, water, and stormwater plans, and contributes to the Capital Improvement Program.
Construction and Contract ManagementCoordinates construction activities and project schedules with stakeholders and other agencies. Negotiates and manages consultant and contractor agreements. Directs the preparation and modification of specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental and traffic studies, and related technical documents.
Public Engagement and CommunicationsConducts public information meetings and prepares newsletters and notices to inform residents affected by reconstruction or infrastructure projects. Responds to citizen inquiries related to traffic control, grading, drainage, and erosion control, and addresses complaints from the public, contractors, developers, and agencies.
Council and Interagency RepresentationMay appear before City Council to present or clarify construction projects. Represents the City in meetings, seminars, and with…
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