Civil Engineer (Engineering CIP & Design)

Summary

Performs general civil engineering field and office work.

Essential Functions

• Perform engineering design for municipal public works (either streets/drainage engineering, or water utilities engineering);

• Estimate construction costs for projects;

• Inspect and test materials used in construction; inspect construction in progress and upon completion;

• Write construction specifications and assemble plans;

• Provide information to the public related to public works facilities;

• Provide assistance to developers, landowners, and real estate agencies on engineering issues related to subdivisions or property;

Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Based on qualifications applicant may be eligible for a Civil Engineering Associate I, Civil Engineering Associate II, Civil Engineer I, Civil Engineer II, or Civil Engineer III.

Civil Engineering Associate I (Salary starts at $67,260.96)

Completion of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the ability to perform the primary duties listed below;

Primary duties include:

• Perform quantity take-offs for small projects;

• Ability to prepare letters, memos, and draft reports with minimal corrections;

• Performs related work as assigned.

Civil Engineering Associate II (Salary starts at $70,628.48)

Completion of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field with 2-4 years of applicable civil engineering experience or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the ability to perform the primary duties listed below;

Primary duties include:

• Basic knowledge of plan preparation for small projects;

• General understanding of the City of Lubbock Standard Specifications and general engineering principles;

• Performs related work as assigned.

Required: Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam

Civil Engineer I (Salary starts at $81,758.56)

Completion of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field with 4 years of applicable civil engineering experience or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the ability to perform the primary duties listed below;

Primary duties include:

• Design smaller projects (under $1 million) and understands the process through bidding;

• Manage small projects prepared by consultants;

• Prepare technical reports and memos with oversight;

• Resolve minor construction issues and development issues;

• Performs related work as assigned.

Required: Licensed Professional Engineer

Civil Engineer II (Salary starts at $85,847.84)

Completion of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field with 5 years of applicable civil engineering experience or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the ability to perform the primary duties listed below;

Primary duties include:

• Has advanced skills in resolving construction and development issues that go beyond "city standards" based on engineering knowledge and experience;

• Completes all projects assigned in a satisfactory manner;

• Manage medium-sized (less than $5 million) projects prepared by consultants;

• Prepare technical reports and memos with minimal oversight;

• Performs related work as assigned.

Civil Engineer III (Salary starts at $90,140.23)

Completion of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field with 6 years of applicable civil engineering experience or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the ability to perform the primary duties listed below;

Primary duties include:

• Manage large-sized (greater than $5 million) projects prepared by consultants;

• Prepare technical reports and memos with no oversight;

• Review and approve more complex projects by others;

• Develop advanced technical expertise in one or more areas;

• Begin developing leadership skills beyond managing a project;

• Able to make presentations to co-workers and senior engineering staff;

• Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of Civil Engineering related to water, sewer, street, and drainage design and construction.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and direct engineering projects;

• Perform professional engineering duties;

• Maintain effective working relationships with others by working with teams;

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing; supervise the work of others.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently stand and walk during the shift;

• Occasionally climb stairs, ladders, and inclined surfaces; Frequently bend during the shift;

• Frequently kneel during the shift;

• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds;

• Frequently push and pull objects;

• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;

• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;

• Place arms above, at, and below shoulder height;

• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.