Engineer II

Essential Functions

• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
• Conducts and/or reviews modeling, planning, and engineering studies in support of project analysis and design according to area assignment, such as roadways and transportation systems: provides technical support during construction; prepares reports detailing the quantitative analysis performed and concluding recommendations; and reviews and verifies engineering calculations and analysis submitted by consultant engineers or internal engineering technicians.
• Counsels on space, infrastructure, facility, and other project requirements: participates in the development of lists of potential infrastructure improvement projects to be included in the capital investment plan for the program or division; and calculates cost estimates and identifies resources needed for projects.
• Coordinates and reviews the work of contracted architects, engineers, county staff and other project service providers: works with contractors to make design modifications necessary to conform with regulatory and project requirements; and approves the designs as appropriate.
• Collects and compiles details from engineering, transportation, utilities, and maintenance divisions for both current and future projects: researches and analyzes projects for feasibility, priority, and timing; and maintains comprehensive documentation regarding research and design activities.
• Ensures compliance with plans and specifications and all applicable Federal, State and County regulatory standards: conducts field visits to observe construction; determines the validity of change orders; addresses conflicts between consultants, contractors and inspectors; and issues non-compliance and project acceptance letters.
• Facilitates communication between the owner, project manager, contractors, other governmental agencies, the public, and other interested parties.
• Provides technical assistance to project managers and contract officers during the bid phase of project design to help evaluate proposals and make recommendations for awarding the contract.
• Performs special assignments as requested: conducts specific research; prepares special reports and projects; develops and implements compliance programs.
• Prepares and evaluates requests for proposals (RFPs); develops request for proposals, issues addendums, coordinates and leads evaluation of proposals in accordance with County policy, and submits agenda item recommending award.
• Provides technical assistance during bid phase and construction: assists with responding to bidder questions; makes recommendations for awarding contracts; and guides project management staff and consultants to control costs, manage risk, avoid claims, and resolve disputes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in engineering or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Experience in project management of transportation (roadway/infrastructure) capital improvement projects is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.