SENIOR ENGINEER / ENGINEER

General Statement of Duties

To perform professional engineering work involving the design, investigation and construction of engineering projects including streets, bridges, mechanical systems, utility plants, buildings and other projects, varying with assigned area of responsibility; and to provide complex professional assistance to an assigned Engineering Supervisor or other management personnel.

The engineering group within the Wastewater Treatment division provides complex technical support to the operations and maintenance teams. All teams work towards ensuring public health is projected and regulatory compliance is achieved.

The Senior Engineer/Engineer role will be as follows:

• Provide day to day technical support for the Division. Technical support includes but is not limited to pumping, industrial piping, domestic plumbing, process equipment, liquid storage, fire protection, material handling, HVAC, site improvements, facilities maintenance, gear boxes, rotating equipment, incineration, controls, power distribution, instrumentation, and/or electrical issues.
• Plan, design, procure, construct, and integrate in-house projects.
• Review and comment on capital improvement projects.
• Analyze failures. Work with different stakeholders to develop and implement technical and/or organizational improvements to eliminate failures.
• Develop design standards that can be included in capital improvement projects.
• Represent the Division in complex technical matters including regulatory issues, purchasing issues, community relations, inter Department task forces, and other related matters.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

Senior Engineer

• Knowledge of: Engineering and technology, especially as related to assigned area of responsibility; reinforced concrete design. Design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. As appropriate, geology, including local geology, investigative practices, and stabilization methods. Code of Ethics for Professional Engineers. Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, regulations and standards, and industry safety standards Principles of management and supervision City personnel policies and procedures and union contracts. Principles and practices of obtaining and administering funding for assigned projects. Materials, tools, and equipment used in engineering. Administrative policies and procedures of the City and the assigned department. Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Skills to: Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software. Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D tools, and analytic or scientific software. Operate motor vehicle in the course of duty.
• Ability to: Exercise professional engineering judgment in accordance with currently accepted engineering practices and appropriate laws and codes. Interpret engineering plans and perform calculations. Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Review and prepare reports, construction plans, cost estimates, and specifications for assigned projects. Review plans for roadways, utilities, earthworks, and residential and industrial developments. Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Ensure the use of appropriate safety and quality standards. Interpret field data and results from laboratory tests and identify trends or make recommendations. Develop and maintain databases and maps. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Write technical reports or summaries. Manage project budgets and schedules. Plan and manage the activities of subordinate workers. Manage construction projects and contractors.

Engineer

• Knowledge of: Engineering and technology, especially as related to assigned area of responsibility; reinforced concrete design. Design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. As appropriate, geology, including local geology, investigative practices, and stabilization methods. Code of Ethics for Professional Engineers. Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, regulations and standards, and industry safety standards Principles of management and supervision City personnel policies and procedures and union contracts. Principles and practices of obtaining and administering funding for assigned projects. Materials, tools, and equipment used in engineering. Administrative policies and procedures of the City and the assigned department. Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Skills to: Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software. Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D tools, and analytic or scientific software. Operate a motor vehicle in the course of duty.
• Ability to: Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Analyze and solve complex problems. Negotiate and manage contracts over a project’s lifecycle. Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy, or conformity to engineering standards or practices. Prepare final project layout drawings that include details such as stress calculations. Present data, maps, or other information at construction-related public hearings or meetings. Administer contracts and manage construction projects, as appropriate. Prepare correspondence and technical reports. Evaluate data and apply to assigned area of responsibility. Write computer applications for data manipulation and evaluation, as appropriate. Follow oral and written instructions. Lead engineering projects, as appropriate. Supervise lower-level personnel and interns. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Operate assigned vehicle. Confer with contractors, utility companies, or government agencies to discuss plans, specifications, or work schedules. Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

Examples of Work Performed

• Prepare engineering drawings, project plans, construction plans, and specifications.
• Provides project management, consultant, or contract management oversight for individual projects or programs.
• Exercise professional engineering judgment in accordance with current accepted engineering practices.
• Review plans and calculations done by other engineers.
• Review plans for constructability.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure or system problems in the field or in facilities.
• Perform field inspections.
• Perform modeling or complete mathematical calculations.
• Participate in all phases of consultant selection.
• Manage projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, quality standards and regulations.
• Sign and stamp engineering design or construction documents (not requiring P.E. license).
• Sign and stamp engineering design or construction documents (requiring P.E. license).
• Perform utility coordination and construction engineering and management.
• Identify and apply for outside funding.
• Approve capital project expenditures, change order review and negotiations.
• Aid in developing and maintaining the project financial spreadsheet to keep track of the various funding sources and expenditures.
• Directly responsible for the administration of assigned capital projects, including legislation, funding, and management.
• Assign, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for professional and technical engineering operations.
• Coordinate with product vendors to develop material and product specifications.
• Coordinate with other local jurisdictions and developers or private engineers.
• Negotiate Construction Change Orders.
• Approve pay estimates for the construction management section.
• Oversight in ensuring timely responses regarding preliminary plans and project reviews.
• Perform public engagement activities.
• Aids in the acquisition of property rights and environmental approvals for construction projects as necessary.
• Develop database applications and engineering applications on computers for work groups.
• Manage the input of information in database systems.
• Write reports and summaries and present findings.
• Review claims and resolve disputes.
• Review and monitor the Customer Service Request system.
• Directly investigate and respond to Customer Service Requests (CSRs).
• Responsible for compliance with the records retention policy.
• Review and approve new equipment or technology.
• Train subordinate technical personnel in performance of job duties.
• Review and sign division timesheets, F25’s, OT approval and other admin forms.