Associate Engineer 1

JOB DESCRIPTIONGENERAL PURPOSE

The work of this position is entry level with engineering knowledge and skills in the design and construction of capital infrastructure, utility, and road construction projects. The position performs land development reviews with an emphasis on the various utilities related to projects such as stormwater management, traffic utilities, water, streets, sewers, etc. Assignments require critical thinking, independent research, prioritization of work, and making technical determinations. General supervision is received from higher grade Engineers and the City Surveyor. Other technical engineering and engineering administrative work may also be assigned outside of the specific

Associate focus as needed to support the overall function of Public Works Department. Difficult problems are reviewed and discussed with a supervisor.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of the City Engineer and Deputy Director of Public Works.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs complex calculations, working from current City, State and Federal civil engineering design standards, specifications and drafting procedures, conceptual plans and sketches, works with field survey data and general instructions to complete design of storm sewers, roadway alignment and grade, right-of-way acquisition and property survey/subdivision projects.

• Assists with designs for stormwater systems, prepares technical specifications, and could

administer contracts

• Assists with preparing and reviewing detailed plans and specifications for complex roadway and utility related construction projects and performs complex calculations related to such projects.

• Assists with analyzing and evaluating street construction and repair needs, drafts specifications for bids and could assist with supervising all phases of resulting construction and repair projects.

• Assist with preparing requisitions for materials, and coordinates with supplier. (F) Assist with preparing projects and cost estimates for inclusion into the Capital Improvements Program.

• Assist with writing technical reports, specifications, and contract documents.

• Assist with reviews for major and minor subdivision plans in accordance with City

• Ordinances, making recommendations relative to street grades, vertical and horizontal

• Reviews erosion and sedimentation control plans and narratives for earthmoving activities not associated with other permits. to assure compliance with the activities not associated with other permits to assure compliance with the City's Land Development Controls Ordinances.

• Assists the Floodplain Administrator in administering the City's Flood Plain Ordinance regarding review of special development or activities within designated floodways to assure compliance with State and Federal Guidelines.

• Provides research and file information and services to all Departments and Bureaus of the City.

• May be required to work additional hours or shifts during emergency and nonemergency situations, including night shift and weekends.

• Provide quality and effective customer service with courtesy and understanding to our customers, citizens, and internal departments. (N) Performs related work as may be required.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an engineering school of recognized standing with major work in civil engineering

• Equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities

• PA Engineer in Training license preferred but not required

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and of engineering as applied to the development and construction of a wide variety of city engineering projects.

• Knowledge of estimates and specifications.

• Ability to organize technical material in good report form.

• Ability to plan projects and prepare related designs.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to organize technical material in good report form. (G) Ability to use good professional engineering judgment.

• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license, Class C.

TOOLS AND EOUIPMENT USED

• Requires intensive daily use of personal computer

• Preferred knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite of products

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Site visits and walking will be required with the position. The position requires a licensed driver.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually Moderately quiet.

SELECTION GUIDELINES Final application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.