Under the general supervision of the City Engineer, the Project Engineer for Development & Utilities is responsible for a wide range of engineering-related tasks including but not limited to: the review and approval of private development civil plans, the formulation of City capital utility projects including oversight responsibility for consultant design and capital project management, management of chlorination requests, utility capacity studies; technical plan & report review; data analysis & management; development and maintenance of engineering standards, guidelines, and best practices; utility asset management functions; technical support for construction or other field crews; and overall support for the development and implementation of plans and programs for the Division of Engineering.

The work of the Project Engineer (Development & Utilities ) focuses predominantly in the areas of site design, drainage, and stormwater management design, sanitary sewer studies and design, waterline design, and utility asset management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK

Provide support for the City Engineer in project management for private development and utility projects.

Manage the review of private development plan reviews, ensuring private development designs meet City engineering & construction standards. Lead and coordinate pre-construction meetings for development projects that they review.

Oversee utility asset management lifecycle, including inventory, budgeting, design, and project management

Provide technical assistance to City construction inspection staff on all private development and City utility capital improvement projects during construction, including attendance at pre-construction and progress meetings.

Manage consultant contracts for cleaning, televising and relining of sanitary sewers and for design of other utility capital improvement projects.

Serve as the Engineering Division’s liaison to the Department of Operations for utility issues.

Review & provide technical assistance to the Planning & Building Divisions on site plans, utility plans, and stormwater management plans submitted for Development proposals.

Assist with right-of-way management, including but not limited to support of other City staff in the review of plans submitted by private utilities as part of right-of-way permit applications related to impacts to infrastructure under their purview (utilities, drainage structures, etc.).

Assist City Engineer to develop and maintain all City engineering standards related to site design and utilities.

Obtain as-built plan records for all new public infrastructure constructed as part of private development projects.

Review of subdivision plats and easements for public infrastructure prior to acceptance.

Coordinate with GIS staff to ensure all new public infrastructure is incorporated into the City’s GIS mapping.

Perform other duties under the direction of the City Engineer as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both orally and in writing.

Ability to present technical material in a public forum in a concise, easily understandable manner.

Ability to manage time and plan work to ensure deadlines are met.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Basic knowledge of civil engineering theories, principles and practices as they relate to the job duties.

Ability to read and interpret construction plans and drawings.

Knowledge of construction processes and procedures, including Ohio Department of Transportation and City of Columbus Construction & Material Specifications (CMS) and standard drawings.

Knowledge of City’s Engineering Design Manual and engineering standards.

Knowledge of the City of Hilliard Comprehensive Plan.

Knowledge of state and local land development and utility design guidance, best practices, and procedures.

Any combination of education, training and experience, which provides the required advanced knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Ohio or ability to obtain within one year of employment.

Three years of experience in the areas of private development, site design, stormwater management, drainage, and other utility infrastructure.