Engineering Specialist I, II, III

TARGET SALARY: 

• Engineering Specialist I - $62,085 - $74,502 DOQ

• Engineering Specialist II (formerly Sr. Eng. Spec.) - $68,449 - $82,138 DOQ

• Engineering Specialist III (formerly Lead Eng. Spec.) - $75,465 - $90,558 DOQ 

Under limited supervision, the Engineering Specialist classification performs high-level technical and specialized engineering work for the design, construction, protection, and maintenance of the city infrastructure. Manages multiple projects and ensures the implementation of development and engineering standards.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

This recruitment is for our Public Utilities Department

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Utilizes and applies engineering and project management principles to facilitate the success and overall prosperity of the City's utilities and infrastructure; manages significant capital improvement projects for the City with large budgets and strategic goals.

• Checks, evaluates, and reviews plans and specifications submitted by private engineering consultants and confers with and advises contractors, owners, and architects relative to the interpretation and application of City codes, standards and specifications.

• Reviews and evaluates proposed developments; provides all engineering reviews and coordinates with the planning department; communicates with various developers to resolve issues raised during the review process.

• Performs site visits to all projects within the City; reviews permits (such as right-of-way) and other applications for permitting; ensures all necessary documentation is submitted to satisfy requirement for issuance of permits.

• Prepares or participates in the preparation of designs and plans for engineering projects; determines and drafts specifications and details, makes complex computations, creates preliminary and final designs, and identifies time and material estimates; performs extensive project management and coordination.

• Monitors, and evaluates higher profile contract construction work to ensure compliance with established design, specification, and contract agreements; performs inspections and walkthroughs.

• Attends and provides advice and engineering expertise in pre-construction conferences; reviews, evaluates, and determines feasibility of construction plans for private development; monitors compliance with City codes and proper engineering design standards.

• Represents the City in regional, state, and local meetings; provides information and documentation; participates in the review of various studies which impact the engineering methodology of the City.

• Manages, monitors, and handles engineering consultant contracts as needed; provides feedback and general information regarding contract status and details;

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid State driver's license is required.

Education and Experience:

Engineering Specialist I:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering degree; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Engineering Specialist II:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering degree and two (2) years of engineering related experience; OR one (1) years of engineering related experience and certification as an Engineer Intern; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Engineering Specialist III:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering degree and four (4) years of engineering related experience; OR three (3) years of engineering related experience and certification as an Engineer Intern; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

Evaluation Procedure:

Candidates will be evaluated based on a combination of his/her education, training, and experience. Selected candidates will be hired into one of the advertised positions and offered a starting salary within the advertised range.

Knowledge of -

• Engineering terminology and principles, civil, marine, mechanical, electrical disciplines are desirable

• Design experience is highly desirable

• Mathematics through trigonometry and its application to field surveying and engineering computations

• Construction, inspection, and maintenance of construction projects

• Principles and practices use in property location and topographic surveying

• Department policies and protocols

Skill in -

• Reading and interpreting basic civil engineering plans, maps, aerials, and survey symbols

• Adapting approved engineering methods and standards to the design and construction of a variety of municipal construction projects

• Performing mathematical problems with speed and accuracy

• Plans, designs, reviews, and manages difficult or challenging engineering projects.

• Establishing and maintaining good relationships

• Dealing tactfully with the public

• Operating a computer with general proficiency