Civil Engineer III

About the role

This is professional engineering work supervising, coordinating and administering major projects and programs in a Public Works division. Work involves oversight of several projects or programs in design, construction, traffic, street maintenance, treatment plant operations, or plant maintenance and engineering. Work may also involve management of the function and administration of a smaller or less technical Public Works division, or responsibility for the study, design, construction, or operation of specially assigned engineering projects. An employee in this classification experiences considerable public contact and serves as a liaison with private contractors and consultants. The employee works independently, receiving general supervision from a superior, and supervises a number of technical and supervisory subordinates.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, schedules, assigns, supervises, reviews and guides the work of subordinate engineering employees
• Plans and supervises the design and construction or maintenance of streets, bridges, culverts, pedestrian overpasses, traffic controls, sewers, and treatment plant facilities, equipment, and operations
• Coordinates city responsibilities on federal highway construction projects, ensuring that plans comply with state standards and specifications, plans are available when needed, and projects are completed on schedule
• Serves as project manager on major projects, coordinates and oversees the work of consultants and contractors, prepares project schedules, monitors progress, and finalizes projects
• Supervises and participates in design review, ensuring correctness, ease and economy of maintenance, and compliance with standards and codes
• Confers with contractors, consultants, and architects to resolve technical issues and approves or rejects change orders and design modifications
• Prepares and submits budget requests and purchasing requisitions and assists in the preparation and administration of the division budget
• Approves plans, designs, specifications, change orders, cost estimates, and payment letters
• Supervises and participates in the inspection of work in progress
• Serves as advisor in a major technical specialty; confers with professional associates to provide interpretations and advice on theories, concepts, and practices; and recommends new approaches or changes in policies, standards, or procedures as warranted by new developments in