Engineering - Engineer-In-Training - Engineering

General Description

Under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer (I/II), the employee will perform engineering work in the design and construction of public works and utility projects; the employee will apply engineering skills and knowledge to engineering problems.

About the role

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering project plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Assign routine investigation, design, and drafting tasks to technical assistants.
• Review completed engineering work for inaccuracies and discrepancies.
• Absorb and provide inputs for solutions to engineering challenges.
• Review private development plans and submissions to ensure conformance with City of Abilene, State of Texas, and federal regulations and specifications.
• Research publications and industry information sources.
• Develop revised design and construction standards for public works and utilities structures and appurtenances.
• Inspect workmanship and materials involved in a variety of construction projects for conformance with plans, specifications, estimates, and City requirements.
• Participate in the investigation and evaluation of preliminary general plans for the expansion and modification of public works and utility systems.
• Prepare estimates and reports related to adjustments of established master plans.
• Order survey, mapping, and data collection.
• Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering theory as applied to public works, utilities construction, and maintenance.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works or utilities projects.
• Applicable federal, state, and local government laws, rules, and regulations as they relate to responsible engineering.
• Materials and methods of road, bridge, and water utility design.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Skills

• Apply engineering principles to design, construct, and interpret engineering documents and technical engineering plans.
• Read and interpret plans, blueprints, maps, and schematics.
• Prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects.
• Use various drafting tools including, but not limited to AutoCAD and GIS software applications.
• Apply independent judgment, personal discretion, and resourcefulness to interpret and apply procedures and guidelines.
• Operate office equipment and a personal computer.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle.

Abilities

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Experience and Training Guidelines

• Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.
• Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field from a college or university accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) is required.
• Licenses/Certificates: Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers is preferred.
• Special Requirements: Engineers-In-Training are required to take the exam for Principles and Practice (P&P) within 60 (sixty) months of being hired by the City of Abilene. The Principles and Practice (P&P) exam must be passed within 84 (eighty-four) months of employment.

Physical Demands

• Standing: M
• Sitting: M
• Walking: M
• Lifting: I
• Carrying: I
• Pushing/Pulling: I
• Overhead Work: M
• Fine Dexterity: M
• Kneeling: M
• Crouching: I
• Crawling: I
• Bending: M
• Twisting: M
• Climbing: M
• Balancing: E
• Vision: E
• Hearing: E
• Talking: E