CIVIL ENGINEER I WITH P.E.
NATURE OF POSITION
The Civil Engineer I performs professional-level engineering assignments for the planning, design, and construction of projects. Manages all aspects of assigned projects/areas of focus. Coordinates and provides support for work performed by City maintenance and operations crews. Supervises the work of consultants and assigned staff .
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General direction and oversight are provided by the Civil Engineer II or Civil Engineer III as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Employees of the City of Walla Walla are expected to model and foster the City’s core values:
Service – Integrity – Collaboration – Equity – Leadership – Community
Design and manage municipal projects. Lead in the selection and management of consultants. Oversee the preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents for construction projects. Provide planning of projects; establish schedules and budgets.
Coordinate with adjoining property owners, utility providers, and city, state, and federal stakeholders.
Manage consultants and construction contracts.
Prepare and administer grants and loans.
Provide technical assistance to consultants, customers, and staff; assure compliance with City codes, ordinances, and general engineering practices.
Communicate with concerned , City departments, and outside agencies to provide engineering assistance and recommendations, exchange information, discuss concerns and needs, respondto inquiries and complaints; assure appropriate information is provided and problems are resolved.
Monitor assigned projects during construction; perform inspection activities as required. Maintain project records and documentation; prepare payment requests; monitor project expenditures to keep them within budget.
Manage consultant contracts and related projects as necessary; represent the City on assigned boards/committees.
Responsible for composing correspondence between the City, contractors, consultants, other agencies, and the general public.
Prepare and/or review a variety of technical reports and/or analysis to support programs and/or City operations, present written and oral recommendations. Assist in the preparation of long-range plans.
Provide guidance to assigned support staff; explain engineering concepts and principles; review documents and correspondence.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Demonstrate punctual, regular, and reliable attendance which is essential for successful job performance.
Present a positive, professional image; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; assure excellent customer service with internal and external customers.
Execute assignments, projects, and job responsibilities efficiently and within defined timeframes;work independently and effectively with little direction.
Demonstrate good judgment and employ critical thinking to execute duties, identify issues, seek solutions, and recommend improvements in support of departmental goals.
Assist staff and higher-level management; participate in resolving operational or interpersonal concerns; participate in training, meetings, and on committees as assigned.
Respect the value ofdiversityin the workplace and the community.
Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of civil and environmental engineering.
Principles and practices of project management and contract administration.
Interpret, apply, and explain local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, specifications, policies, procedures, and standards.
Municipal government operations.
Oral and written communication skills to include correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Ability to communicate scientific and technical matters to non-technical individuals, including policymakers.
Report writing and record-keeping.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Operate a Windows-based PC with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and other engineering and administrative software applications; GIS; AutoCAD Civil 3D; standard business and office machines including copier, scanner, and calculator; specialized tools.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Sitting and standing for extended periods of time; walking over rough or uneven surface; seeing, hearing, and speaking to exchange information; intermittently kneel down, stoop, bend and twist at the waist; lift and carry up to 20 pounds;climb ladders; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office environment; construction and utility sites; driving a vehicle to assigned work areas. Subject to seasonal and adverse weather conditions.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Sciences degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, and four (4) years demonstrated engineering experience. Registration as Professional Engineer in Washington State or ability to obtain same within six (6) months of employment. Valid state driver's license.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual in Spanish. Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
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