Stormwater Engineer and Utility Designer IV - Public Works
Job Description
This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.
Essential Job Functions
Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates major engineering projects.
Performs work involving engineering practice, which may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, materials suitability, optimization of resources and design, and intricate coordination requirements.
Work requires a broad knowledge in the specialty area and thorough knowledge of principles and practices of related specialties.
May be responsible for development and implementation of project budgets.
Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others.
May provide limited supervision or coordination of work of one or more subordinate engineers/utility designers, engineering technicians, and other support personnel who assist in specific discipline.
Ability to manage multiple projects or a major project often with unique or controversial issues, which have an important effect on major programs.
Work may require oversight by management.
May involve performance management responsibilities.
Work requires little oversight by a more senior engineer or utility designer, which is more oriented to concept review as opposed to task delineation and calculation checking.
Requires guidance by management in addressing customer requirements.
Requires negotiating skills and diplomacy.
Ability to write specifications with overall management direction.
Designs, coordinates, evaluates, and supervises projects including planning, specifications, and construction monitoring.
Coordinates engineering projects, studies, and activities with internal departments, outside consultants, and contractors.
Aids in documenting and preparing budget estimates for submission to the department head.
Aids in formulating operating policies.
Evaluates, selects, and applies the most current and advanced engineering techniques and procedures.
Makes substantial adaptations and modifications.
Devises and develops new approaches to problems encountered.
Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments.
Cultivates and maintains effective business relationships with other engineering personnel, customers, contractors, suppliers, and representatives of regulatory agencies.
Prepares and submits applications, operating reports, and other documentation required by regulatory agencies.
Provides consultative services to management relating to sound engineering practices.
Represents organization interests to a variety of outside groups.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational institution or similarly accredited non-US institution, and six (6) years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility, OR
Master’s degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational institution or similarly accredited non-US institution, and five (5) years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility.
Note: Positions requiring the Professional Engineer (PE) certification require graduation from an ABET accredited institution and do not permit graduation from a similarly accredited institution.
Expected to keep abreast of the latest Engineering advancements in field. Continuing education required to maintain currency in assigned engineering discipline, regulatory and other related knowledge.
May require supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Depending on area of assignment:
Computer Skills: Demonstrate proficiency with MicroSoft Office Suite or equivalent and possess a proficient knowledge of software utilized in the engineering discipline as required by the individual department. Proficiency in specialized software may be required.
Level of Professional and Industry Competency: Perform as a fully competent engineer in all conventional aspects of the subject matter or the functional area of the assignments. Plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Consult with supervisor concerning unusual problems and developments. Ability to develop, implement, and interpret policies and rules, as approved by higher-level management. Ability to apply complex and most current industry engineering practices and techniques to challenges typically encountered in the assigned area.
Written and Verbal Communication Skills: Write effective letters, reports responses to regulatory agencies with associated documentation and fill out forms. Speak effectively in one-on-one situations and to diverse groups. Prepare and deliver technical presentations appropriate to the targeted groups. Write specifications with overall management direction. Explain engineering studies and evaluations. Present complex technical material in an understandable manner. Keep abreast of latest engineering advancements in the field and distribute new information throughout organization to both lower and upper level personnel.
Continuing Education and Development: Keep abreast of latest engineering advancements in respective discipline; distribute new information throughout organization to both lower and upper level personnel. Participate in continuing education opportunities required to maintain currency in assigned engineering discipline, regulatory and other related knowledge. May include supervisor, leadership and management training.
Relationship Building and Maintenance (Internal and External): Has contact with other engineering personnel within the organization and with customers, contractors, suppliers, and other agencies requiring relationship building skills and persuasiveness. The incumbent may represent the City in external organizations, task forces, and committees as appropriate. The incumbent receives limited guidance by management in addressing customer requirements.
Salary Range
Minimum: $76,398.40
Maximum: $127,744.24