Engineer II - Water

Performs duties related to conceptual Transportation Engineering designs.  Responsibilities include resolving Transportation Engineering problems, managing transportation related construction projects and supervising assigned staff as required.  Provides assistance in conducting technical proposal meetings, presenting petitions, and designing transportation projects plans using AUTOCADD, MICROSTATION and familiarity with the use of the GIS. Develops requests for Proposal (RFP) and project specifications, quantity take-offs, cost estimates according to DOT standards, performs preliminary design, CADD drafting, permitting and prepares cost estimates, participates in bid opening, vendor selection and contract administration. Oversees construction projects and prepares technical and operational reports. Advises the senior management of various plants, systems and permitting programs. Must have surveying experiences, practices and techniques. Sanitary sewer design experience, drainage design, and highway and bridge design. Principles and practices of construction management and utility maintenance, construction methods and materials, and erosion control.

·        Prepares engineering designs, specifications, costs and quantity estimates for Public Works projects; obtains required easements or permits for streets and storm drainages;

·        Assists in the development of City transportation projects; 

·       Conducts site inspections of construction projects and discusses problems that may require project changes with affected crews or contractors; recommends methods of resolving unusual, complex engineering problems related to stormwater drainage,  road construction and water and sewer;

·       Serves as a project engineer; researches applicable codes, regulations and requirements for assigned projects; develops engineering plans and compiles preliminary layout of plans; writes specifications for plans; coordinates required advertising for bids; advises contractor(s) and construction inspectors during actual construction;

·     Reviews plans through “red-lining,” making plan review comments on development plans, and assists with final decisions on coordination of development permits;

·        Facilitates engineering bid proposals on City projects and provides bid recommendations to the City Council;

·        Investigates citizen complaints regarding roadway, storm drainage and right-of-way problems related to the City infrastructure and public works projects and makes recommendations for corrective action as needed;

·        Supervises or acts as survey party chief for in-house surveying requirements;

·        Performs other duties as assigned.

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or related field supplemented with four (4) years engineering science experience, including two (2) years project management, lead or supervisory experience; Engineer-In-Training (EIT) pre-licensure certification issued by the State of Georgia required,  Soil & Water Level II/Certification required.  Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License is required. Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will be considered.

·        Knowledge of City and department policies and procedures;

·        Knowledge of State and Federal regulations and standards for highway and drainage design;

·        Knowledge of GIS and Computer-Aided Design (CAD);

·        Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to drainage, road infrastructure design construction and water and sewer construction;

·        Knowledge of land survey and engineering methods and techniques;

·        Knowledge of work zone safety techniques;

·        Skill in using independent judgment and discretion;

·        Skill in prioritizing, scheduling and delegating assignments;

·        Skill in operating modern office equipment;

·        Skill in analyzing, interpreting and preparing reports;

·        Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

·        Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;

·        Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;

·        Ability to exercise professional engineering judgment to achieve results consistent with objectives. 

Supervisory Controls:

The Public Works Director assigns work in terms of general instructions.  Work is spot-checked and reviewed for accuracy and the nature and propriety of final results.

Guidelines:

Guidelines include generally accepted engineering practices, Federal (AASHTO), State and Local statutes and regulations, MUTCD, and GADOT standard specifications.  These guidelines are general as well as clear and specific and may require some interpretation in application.  

Complexity:

This position consists of a variety of tasks involving engineering and project management.  

Scope and Effect:

This position is responsible for engineering related to the design and construction of City Public Works projects.

Personal Contacts:

Contact is typically with co-workers, engineers, regulatory officials, contractors, construction workers and the general public.   

Purpose of Contacts:

Contacts are typically accessed to give and exchange information, resolve problems and provide services.

Physical Demands:

The work is typically performed with the employee sitting, standing, walking, carrying, climbing, crawling, bending, stooping or kneeling and may lift light to moderately heavy objects.  Employee is required to move around construction sites and to use tools requiring a high degree of dexterity.

Work Environment:

The work is typically performed in both an office and outdoor environment.  The employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, noise, machinery with moving parts, rough terrain and occasional sustained exposure to hot, cold or inclement weather.  The employee may be required to wear protective and safety equipment as needed.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility:

None

Salary : $70,000