What are the responsibilities and job description for the Streets Project Engineer position at City of Raleigh North Carolina?
The Transportation Department - Maintenance Division provides services and oversight for streets, sidewalks, right of way operations, infrastructure inspections & services, stormwater maintenance, asphalt & concrete maintenance, special operations, downtown operations, snow and ice removal, storm cleanup and other function areas as assigned.
The Street Projects Engineer will be assigned to the Street Maintenance Division of the Transportation Department and will provide engineering support, inspection and professional civil engineering for the Transportation Department and its various divisions along with providing technical guidance and expertise to other City departments in matters concerning transportation maintenance, construction, and asset management. This position will work closely with other engineering staff to deliver sidewalk and pavement maintenance focused projects, as well as function as the primary contract writer for the Street Maintenance Division and will work directly with GIS & Data staff along with the division procurement analyst to draft and revise contracts for approval by the Senior Project Manager or Division Manager.
The ideal candidate will have experience preparing estimates, creating contract documents and performing contract administration. Knowledge of asphalt paving, pavement preservation techniques, sidewalk preservation, concrete design, and ADA/PROWAG guidelines are preferred.
- Provides engineering work and coordinates engineering support and project activities; reviews plans, design and project work to ensure compliance with applicable code, specifications, requirements, regulations and standards
- Provides project management, coordination and oversight; develops design scope and associated budget; reviews and evaluates project progress and status; arranges review meetings
- Responds to inquiries and issues; provides troubleshooting; conducts site visits and inspections; performs facility/equipment assessments; researches, investigates, analyzes and identifies issues; recommends and implements solutions
- Assist asset management team with updates to the City of Raleigh Powell Bill Submission
- Prepares and/or reviews plans, contracts, change orders, resource estimates, bid documents, proposal requests, project closeout documentation and various reports
- Monitors and administers projects and contracts for scope, fee, and budget compliance; assists with bid administration processes; processes pay requests; participates in contractor selection process
- Attends meetings with technical review and advisory committees, Council, staff, developers, engineers and other project stakeholders; facilitates and presents at public meetings; prepares agenda items, presentations and meeting materials; provides updates and status reporting
- Maintains project/program documentation, standards documentation, databases, files, records and reports
- This position will be required to obtain a City driving permit in order to operate a City-owned vehicle
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or directly related field
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Licensing and Certifications:
- Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
- Principles and practices of civil engineering
- Project management principles and practices
- Best practices, trends and emerging technologies
- Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research
- Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis
- Business math concepts
- Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations
- Customer service principles
- Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
Skill in:
- Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and monitoring technical operations
- Providing project management, organization and logistics coordination
- Monitoring compliance with applicable plans, standards, regulations and contracts
- Troubleshooting equipment and operational issues
- Identifying engineering-related deficiencies and recommending solutions
- Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices
- Researching technical issues and articulating recommendations
- Monitoring, evaluating and assessing engineering projects and functional operations
- Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
- Providing customer service
- Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
- Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); frequent exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and movement restrictions; and moderate exposure intense noise or travel.
Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Salary : $52,858 - $99,744
