Project Engineer- Development and Utilities

Salary : $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 Annually

Location : Hilliard, OH

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 9803

Department : Community Development

Opening Date : 10 / 18 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Employment Opportunity

Are you a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or on track to obtain your PE within the first year? Join our team and take advantage of a competitive salary range ($74,000 - $105,000), excellent vacation benefits, and the ability to work from home occasionally. We're committed to supporting your work-life balance while you help us prepare Hilliard for growth through the responsibilities you will have for the oversight and maintenance of City utility infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead & Collaborate : Review and approve private development civil plans, oversee City capital utility projects and manage consultant design and project execution.

Hands-on Project Management : Work on diverse engineering tasks, including utility capacity studies, stormwater management design, sanitary sewer studies, and utility asset management.

Technical & Field Support : Assist construction crews and serve as a liaison with the Department of Operations on utility issues.

Shape the Future of the City : Help maintain and develop engineering standards, guidelines, and best practices.

Why You'll Love Working Here :

Generous Salary Package : $74,000 - $105,000, with opportunities for advancement.

Flexible Work Arrangements : On days without in-person commitments, work from home with supervisor approval, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Comprehensive Benefits : Health, dental, and retirement plans to support your financial and personal well-being, plus generous paid time off.

Professional Growth : Ongoing development and training, including support for obtaining or maintaining your PE license.

Make an Impact : Be a part of projects that directly improve the city's infrastructure and quality of life for residents.

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.

Typical 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.

Ready to Grow Your Career?

Take the next step in your career with us! Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible work options, and a supportive environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Full-Time Employees (Non-Union)

HEALTH BENEFITS

Employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance, vision, and dental benefits. Benefits start the 1st day of the month following the employee's start date.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

After one year of service, employees are eligible to receive $7,000 per year in tuition reimbursement.

LIFE INSURANCE

The City pays 100% of the premium on a $100,000 life insurance policy for employees.

RETIREMENT PENSION

The City contributes 14% monthly toward retirement benefits offered through the Ohio Retirement System (OPERS) and the employee contributes 10%.

VACATION

Employees accrue two weeks of vacation in their first year of employment. The City recognizes prior Ohio public service to establish vacation accruals.

Vacation Accrual Rates

1 Year - 3.1 hours per pay period (80 hours per year)

5 Years- 4.6 hours per pay period (120 hours per year)

10 Years- 6.2 hours per pay period (160 hours per year)

15 Years- 7.7 hours per pay period (200 hours per year)

PERSONAL LEAVE

Employees receive two personal days. These days are to be used within the calendar year.

HOLIDAYS

There are 12 holidays recognized by the City.

SICK LEAVE

Employees accrue 3.1 hours of sick leave per pay period for a total of 80 hours per year.

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Salary : $74,000 - $105,000