What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer II - Site Development & Construction position at City of Waukesha, WI?
Salary : $74,853.75 - $104,967.01 Annually
Location : City Hall 201 Delafield St Waukesha, WI
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 23-00511
Department : DPW
Division : Engineering
Opening Date : 11 / 01 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
This position manages public works construction projects of various size and complexity from project development through completion, providing general supervision over contracted field crews throughout the assigned project.
Hiring Range : $74,853.75 - $104,967.01 DOQ
Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8am - 4 : 30pm; Occasional nights / weekends
Tentative Interview Dates : TBD
Tentative Start Date : TBD
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This position may be filled at the Engineer I level with the expectation to obtain the requirements to meet the Engineer II qualifications within a certain timeframe.
It is not typical for someone to be hired at or near the top of the salary range. The specific compensation offered to a candidate is reviewed and based off a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, certifications, and internal equity.
Essential Job Functions The job functions listed herein are neither exclusive nor exhaustive but are intended to be illustrative of the types of tasks the employee will most likely be expected to perform on a regular basis. The employee may be asked to perform different or additional tasks than the ones listed here, as the needs of the employer and / or the requirements of the position change.
General :
- Serves as Project Engineer for the design and construction of various public works projects including but not limited to sanitary and storm sewers, sanitary and storm pumping stations, roadway, flood mitigation and assists with traffic signal and street lighting facilities. Work may include :
- prepares plans and construction documents;
- prepares estimates for bidding;
- coordinates with other City staff and outside agencies;
- answers contractors, alderperson(s) and resident questions;
- Oversees the construction and visits construction site;
- Prepares invoices for assessments to residents and other agencies;
Prepares partial and final payments to contractors.
Attends Board of Public Works and Council or other committees / commissions meetings as necessary.
Works with City's GIS system to utilize information available; updates the various infrastructure mapping systems.
Assists Finance Department with City infrastructure information for the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) annually; tracks all infrastructures (i.e., streets, storm sewer) including street ROW or easements that have been added through road construction projects, new development and annexation.
Assigned Duties Related to Site Development Review :
Calculates and coordinates impact fees and letter of credit deposits for site developments; prepares Developer's Agreements for site developments; coordinates City representative signatures for city CSM and plat approvals..
Addresses concerns and information requests from residents and developers.
Reviews legal descriptions for various types of right-of-way documents.
Assists with reviews and coordination of FEMA Floodplain documents.
Assigned Duties Related to Construction :
Attends Pre-Construction meetings and Contractor Construction Progress meetings.
Coordinates Construction Inspection / Observation of public infrastructure installed on Private Development projects.
Drafts and oversees contracts for Professional Services consultants for Construction Inspection, Surveying, Environmental and / or Archeological Review services.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering and additional Professional Engineer licensing, plus 4 - 6 years of experience as an engineer which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills :
Knowledge of
Office and field work related to the preparation of plans, charts, reports and construction of engineering projects.
Construction and maintenance laws, codes, department rules, regulations and policies.
The use of standard office equipment, including computers and relevant software programs.
Ability to
Read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
Perform heavy physical tasks under varying weather conditions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with engineering consultants, developers, contractors, coworkers and the general public.
Skill in
The application of modern civil engineering techniques and methods to solve operating problems.
Preparing clear, comprehensive, and concise technical reports and evaluations of engineering problems.
The use of specialized equipment and technology.
Necessary Special Requirements
Valid Wisconsin driver's license.
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.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, prolonged visual concentration and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee may occasionally be exposed to adverse weather and other unpleasant conditions such as heat, cold, wetness and humidity; odors, noise, vibrations, toxic agents, heavy machinery and street traffic
The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
The City of Waukesha is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is not typical for someone to be hired at or near the top of the salary range. The specific compensation offered to a candidate is reviewed and based off a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, certifications, and internal equity.
Internal City applicants : please review HR Policy F2 Salary Plan and Administration regarding promotions / transfers.
Health
Dental
Life
Vision
Flexible Benefit Plan
AFLAC
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Deferred Compensation - 457(b) Plan
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - City of Waukesha employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering?
Do you have 4 - 6 years of experience as an engineer?
Do you hold a professional engineer (PE) license?
Do you possess a valid Driver's License?
Required Question
Salary : $74,854 - $104,967
