Civil Engineer I (Development Review)

About the role

The Civil Engineer I performs entry-level professional engineering work supporting the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure projects, including transportation systems, water and wastewater utilities, stormwater management, and floodplain programs.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and coordinates review of project plans/designs for compliance with engineering principles, federal, state, county and, city regulations; prepares recommendations for approval or denial.
• Collaborates with other departments or agencies to facilitate conflict resolution, project implementation and compliance to standards.
• Serves as a technical information resource for the public, consultants and developers, City boards and departments, and City Council regarding specific projects or general engineering questions; may prepare presentations and written materials.
• Participates in staff, project review, and policy meetings.
• May develop and operate complex computer simulation models.
• May administer or monitor project budget.

Requirements

Some applied engineering experience preferred, but not required. At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Skills

• Understanding of engineering practices and principles.
• Ability to use engineering, computer-aided design, spreadsheet, word processing and statistical software.
• Affinity for math and physics in order to solve engineering problems.
• Ability to perform basic statistical analysis.
• Strong communication including verbal, written, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, and analytical thought process.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children)

Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires

Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting

Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both

Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance

Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

Wellness program, workout facilities

Employee/family onsite health clinic

Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility

Collaborative work environment