Engineer, Project

SUMMARY

This position assists the Engineer, City in the design and construction phases of projects for water, sewer, street and drainage projects.  Responsible for maintaining maps and graphics for streets, water lines, sewer lines and other City infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

1.    Provides technical assistance to the public, City staff, engineers, architects, developers and other interested parties regarding engineering related items.

2.    Prepares preliminary and final designs and plans from field notes, data files, drawings, plotting profiles and cross sections.

3.    Prepares drawings of streets, structures, sewers, storm drains, water and other utility plans.

4.    Calculates areas and performs other necessary mathematical computations.

5.    Participates in in-depth study of projects, works independently on technical engineering assignments and provides support of the City Engineer.

6.    Assists in coordinating activities necessary for the execution and implementation of capital projects.

7.    Acquire right-of-way easements, permits and other related documentation as needed.

8.    Responsible for funds, equipment and/or property valued at up to $150,000.

9.    Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of:

1.    Principles and practices of engineering, including engineering mathematics.

2.    Methods of surveying, drafting, engineering design, property lines, rights-of-way, easements, deed descriptions and traffic analysis.

3.    Computer aided drafting programs including but not limited to Auto CAD.

Ability to:

1.    Interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to basic engineering.

2.    Read and interpret technical plans and reports.

3.    Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, City staff, engineers, architects, developers, and other interested parties regarding engineering related items.

4.    Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

5.    Apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

6.    Prepare daily correspondence and logbooks for engineering projects.

7.    Prepare drawings for streets, structures, sewers, storm drains, water and other utility plans.

8.    Read and interpret engineering sketches, maps, survey fuel notes, engineering drawings and aerial photographs.

9.    Ability to compute areas, angles, grades, elevations, boundaries, distances, volumes and traverses.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from a (4) year college or university with an accredited engineering curriculum.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or Board of Directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

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.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (if required)

•    Must possess a valid driver’s license.

•    Professional Civil Engineer Registration and License in the State of Arkansas or the ability to obtain on within (6) months.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit and taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ¬¬¬¬100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distant and color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is/may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions and works near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their Supervisor.

* Safety sensitive position includes, but is not limited to, any job, assignment, rank or title where any of the following apply: 

Subject to drug and alcohol testing or restrictions promulgated by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation; involves carrying, repairing, transporting or keeping of firearms or ammunition; includes performing any medical or life-saving procedures, or responsibility for procuring, storing, transporting, dispensing or administering any drugs or medical supplies or equipment; involves working with confidential information, documents or material pertaining to criminal investigations; procuring, storing, transporting or otherwise working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food or electricity; involves operating, repairing, maintaining or driving heavy equipment, machinery, aircraft, motorized watercraft or motor vehicles, or working in close proximity thereto; a momentary lapse of attention may result in grave and immediate danger to the public, self or fellow employees; requires engaging in any other activity in which the employee is responsible for his or her own or other people's safety.

*Weather Essential position includes employees are declared to be all sworn police officers, all sworn firefighters, dispatchers, emergency road crew employees in the Street Department, and electrical personnel in the Electric Department.

*Civility and Professionalism- The City of Siloam Springs is a team-based service organization.  Maintenance of good internal morale is essential to the City’s success.  An employee is required to maintain professional and ethical behavior and act with integrity in all matters.  The City of Siloam is committed to providing a work environment that is free from bullying, harassment, intimidation, abusive language, gossip, employees spreading discontent or exhibiting any behavior that is disruptive to the workplace and contrary to the City’s mission.

*Regular Attendance- Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at the City of Siloam Springs. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees also are expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. Late arrival, early departure, or other absences from scheduled hours, that are not pre-approved or are excessive are disruptive and are to be avoided.

Salary : $150,000