Civil Engineer III

JOB SUMMARY

The Civil Engineer serves as project engineer on engineering design and construction projects, independently evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in making engineering designs and decisions. This position is responsible for planning, design, construction or related engineering work.

Prepare preliminary and/or final plans, specifications, and estimates. Check project plans and submittals for approval. Direct the technical work of technicians and engineering interns. Act as the construction engineer. Assist in the section's responsibilities. Complete other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
• Licensed by State of Utah as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Minimum of three (3) years' work experience as a professional engineer (PE) with progressive additional responsibility throughout the three (3) years.

• Must be at least 18 and have possessed a valid and unencumbered Utah driver license for at least 12 months. Maintaining a driver's license is a condition of employment for this position.
• Due to the nature of this position, the final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background screening and reference checks.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The MSD is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment Visa.

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation(s).

• Prepares plans and specifications for projects, including storm drains, street improvements, concrete and steel structures, and drainage facilities. Follow projects throughout construction.
• Manages and directs construction methods, requirements, and investigates alternatives while projects are under construction.
• Assembles all relevant information and prepares and recommends approval for contract pay estimates, change orders, agreements, and proposals.
• Serves as Safety Manager/Engineer for construction projects, ensuring contractor and County personnel comply with federal, state, and local Occupational Safety and Health regulations.
• Reviews proposed site development to assure proper designs.
• Prepares work orders for field survey crews to obtain data required in plan preparation and project approval.
• Assists in preparation of master plans and prepare feasibility and evaluation reports for engineering, construction, and transportation projects to determine requirements.
• Calculates estimated project costs from final plan for budgeting and bonding purposes.
• Manages and reviews consultant projects to ensure feasibility; check plans and calculations. Make recommendations as required.
• Recommends changes in design to meet County standards.
• Prepares right-of-way acquisition maps and write legal property descriptions for acquisition of right-of-way.
• Assigns, reviews, and correct work of subordinates to assure accuracy.
• May assist in evaluating employee's performance.
• Assist in development of performance standards to be applied in section.
• Assists in scheduling work of section objectives and assignments to meet division commitments.
• Co-ordinates and attends meetings with other County Divisions, government agencies, utility companies, citizens and developers to discuss projects and programs.
• Answers inquiries, complaints, and correspondence from public, including interpretation of County ordinances.
• Tracks and manages engineering, construction, and transportation programs such as impact fees, traffic calming, and safe sidewalk programs.
• May represent Project Engineering Manager as assigned.
• Must be willing to share on-call responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of Civil Engineering.
• Principles of engineering mathematics.
• Estimating procedures.
• Design and specification preparation.
• Research and writing techniques.
• Hydraulic structures.
• Land surveying principles.
• AASHTO Green Book.
• Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

• Analyze survey work and make basic technical computations and estimates.
• Draw plans by using computer and compiling engineering data and statistics.
• Interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Work with businesses, developers, utility companies and general public on an on-going basis.

Moderate physical activity. Walking through construction and development projects. Sitting at workstations for prolonged periods.