Civil Engineer

City of Lebanon is accepting applications for an Engineer in Training or an experienced Professional Engineer in our Utilities department.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

The City of Lebanon is a rapidly growing community – the Professional Engineer supports the Utilities Director and Utilities Department, while serving the community, to ensure the public health of all citizens served by City of Lebanon Utilities. The engineer provides support to six operating units (water plant, wastewater plant, water distribution, wastewater collections, including 80+ pump stations, natural gas distribution, and sanitation).

• Reviews and approves utilities within site plans, subdivision construction drawings, water, sewer, and gas extension plans, and specifications developed by engineers and architects for private development for compliance with city standards.
• Serves as a utilities engineering consultant to the City of Lebanon Planning Commission.
• Works with developers, consultants, and contractors to ensure compliance with all local and/or state regulations.
• Reviews and recommends updates to technical specifications and typical standards for all current regulations as related to sewer, water, gas, etc.
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project.
• Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for projects under the supervision of the Utilities Director.
  
  Provides technical engineering advice on utilities to developers and Utility Managers. Confers with the public concerning engineering complaints and problems as related to water, sewer, gas, and etc.
• Prepares plans, contracts, and/or specifications for various Utility projects under the supervision of the Utilities Director.
• Calculates cost and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.
• Monitors construction, inspection, and records maintenance, as necessary.
• Applies engineering knowledge and computer technology engineering standards in review and/or design of water plant, wastewater plant, pump station, etc.
• Prepares work orders when engineering knowledge is required under the supervision of the Utilities Director.
• Prepares documents for advertisement, awarding of contracts and supervision of construction of various projects under the supervision of the Utilities Director.
• Coordinates with other local and state agencies, TDOT, TDEC, etc..
• Assists public, contractors, developers, and engineers in search of general information.
• Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards as directed.
• Directs construction and maintenance activities at project site.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Other duties as assigned by the Utilities Director.
• Under the direction of the Utilities Director, takes the lead as assigned on various civil and environmental engineering activities for the City of Lebanon including plans and designs for civil engineering projects such as water distribution and collection, system pipelines, water and wastewater plant capital improvement projects, etc.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common engineering reports and documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write reports and specifications for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or City Council members.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of general civil and municipal engineering.
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