Civil Engineer

Job Description

Take advantage of one of the country's most affordable cities. The City of Sioux City is located in the rolling Loess Hills along the Missouri River and has an opening for a Civil Engineer who is looking to either start their career or to continue this career.

The work involves supervising the design and construction of streets, bridges, water and sewer systems, related facilities and other public works projects. Applicants should have thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, survey systems, and drafting.

At the City, we value our employees by providing them the peace of mind through our exceptional compensation and benefits package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits that include medical and dental coverage, life and cafeteria plan options, and generous paid leave time.

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Employees are required to reside within thirty (30) miles of the City of Sioux City limits, which includes Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

• Responsible for project management and project estimates of civil engineering plans.
• Designs streets, water systems, and sewer systems.
• Directs professional and paraprofessional subordinates in the department in the study, development, design and inspection of field work of a variety of engineering projects.
• Supervises the preparation, administration and review of plans, estimates, inspections, reports, contract documents and similar materials for major projects; prepares cost estimates on engineering projects.
• Answers questions from staff, contractors and the public regarding construction projects.
• Assists in preparing departmental budget; prepares C.I.P. budget estimates.
• Directs research studies and compilation of comprehensive reports; prepares various memorandums and letters.
• Designs and prepares plans and specifications and the survey, construction, and inspection of street, airport, bridge, sidewalk, sewer, and related municipal improvements.
• Evaluates cost effectiveness of construction techniques such as asphalt surfacing.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance and working hours.
• Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds.
• Expected to temporarily perform duties outside of normal classification in the event of a declared emergency. In the event that an employee is excused from work other than being sick, they will be required to report to work in a state of declared emergency.

Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you, ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer), ability to see details at a distance, ability to identify and understand the speech of another person, ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the preparation of plans and specifications for a variety of public works projects; strong knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of public works projects; strong knowledge of the land and engineering survey systems, methods and techniques; strong knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of engineering drafting;

good knowledge of current developments and literature in the field of civil engineering; ability to instruct subordinate personnel in proper work methods and to supervise their work; ability to adapt approved engineering methods and standards to the design, construction and maintenance of a variety of public works projects; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, associates, representatives of other agencies, municipal officials and the general public;

ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; good physical…