Senior Engineer

About the role

Nature of Work: Develops and delivers professional civil engineering solutions from planning, scoping, to design for the construction of public infrastructure improvements. Serves as project manager for the design, planning, and operations of various engineering projects and programs to ensure quality services, meet strategic objectives, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and professionally seas construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and calculations for a variety of routine to complex public infrastructure projects;
• Analyzes, creates, reviews, and prepares studies and reports and assists in development of City standards and reviewing policies;
• Plans, coordinates, and manages activities, staff, and projects to provide appropriate levels of assistance and expertise;
• Prepares and/or administers construction plans, contract documents, material specifications, cost estimates, and acquisition of right of way and easements to coordinate the various aspects of design projects and engineering related programs;
• Procures, manages, and engages with multi-disciplinary consultants and contractors to develop and achieve design objectives and project goals to perform approved CIP projects in appropriate scope capacity;
• Negotiates design contracts, procures services, and collaborates with consultants and contractors to provide deliverables and meet the scope of work objectives;
• Reviews technical work, develops solutions to problems, and provides recommended revisions to consultants and contractors;
• Develops and maintains computer models of related systems;
• Oversight of the development and update of data on a Geographic Information System (GIS) to meet established goals and objectives;
• Plans, reviews, designs, and certifies drawings for assigned projects;
• Calls for field inspections, signs and seals engineering plans, reports, specifications, and contract documents to ensure integrity of information, accomplish project objectives, and compliance with applicable standards, codes, and regulations;
• Utilizes data, sketches, drawings, diagrams and verbal and written instructions to draft and create engineering drawings and perform technical calculations;
• Researches, collects, and analyzes data to prepare and present various special and recurring reports, forms, and other documents to provide accurate and timely information;
• Participates in the development of various projects and programs;
• Maintains and oversees financial activities of assigned budgets to ensure compliance and meet performance targets;
• Coordination of the preparation of related documents, projects, and proposals for service to ensure compliance with City standards;
• Reviews master plans, plats, engineering plans, specifications, studies, and reports to ensure compliance, completeness, and accuracy with contractual arrangements and compliance with relevant standards, codes, regulations, and guidelines;
• Inspects projects to address items of issue or concern;
• Develops requests for proposals to procure various professional services;
• Prepares project cost estimates, develops scope of work and schedules for projects to ensure appropriate levels of service, support, and resources;
• Responds to inquiries to maintain positive customer relations and appropriate levels of service, support, and resources;
• Responds to and resolves various complaints, issues, and inquiries as authorized and in accordance with established policies and procedures;
• Provides testimony regarding service disputes and related issues;
• Maintains records regarding system infrastructure needs and coordinates design and construction with other City departments;
• Meets regularly with staff to review work in progress, discuss and resolve administrative, workload and technical issues, and to prioritize and assign tasks and projects;
• Evaluates and analyzes functions, resources, processes and procedures to identify issues and recommend changes for improvement;
• Interprets applicable rules and regulations to provide guidance in developing, implementing, and administering policies and procedures;
• Manages staff through proper delegation and work supervision to provide appropriate levels of service and resources;
• Coordinates and manages various special and recurring projects, monitors work, evaluates performance, trains, counsels, coaches, and instructs employees in order to meet established goals and objectives;
• Ensures staff adhere to established policies and procedures to remain in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline AND six (6) years of experience in civil engineering to include work experience in the public sector and project management, and review and design of various projects. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. Licenses/Certification(s): Valid driver’s license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy. Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) is required at the time of application. State of New Mexico licensure as a PE may be required at the time of hire. Depending on the assignment, some incumbents may have up to twelve (12) months to obtain the State specific license; other professional or technical certifications may also be required.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Knowledge of: applicable rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, and standards to effectively perform the functions of the position; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards; principles, practices, and processes related to project management, surveying, and civil engineering with an emphasis in the modern design, construction and maintenance of municipal projects; current information and research in areas of civil engineering; infrastructure needs assessment, network modeling, and technical operations support; model calibration, verification and testing; technical specifications and techniques governing services and functions of a municipality; techniques and practices for efficient and cost effective management of resources; principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; principles and practices of effective administrative management including personnel management,; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position. Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities timely and with accuracy to meet time-sensitive deadlines and to ensure achievement of goals and objectives; read, understand, interpret, and ensure compliance with a variety of documents, specifications, blueprints, plans, standards, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing related activities, programs, and functions; make mathematical calculations to measure quantities of completed work, and apply mathematical and statistical techniques to analyze data; verify calculations submitted for compliance and accuracy; perform technical reading and writing; conduct inspections; impartially evaluate the work of contractors and consultants to establish compliance with project plans, specifications, laws, ordinances and standards; inspect job sites prior to and during construction phase to assess existing conditions and resolve issues; understand and consider legal implications.