Project Engineer

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #78 Project Engineer Technician (DOQ)

Project Associate Engineer I (DOQ)

Project Associate Engineer II (DOQ)

Project Engineer (DOQ)

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Community Works

WORK LOCATION: Annex Building

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular/Full-Time

PAY RANGE/PAY CLASS:

$21.8987 - $34.0898/ Hourly (Non-Exempt) (K) - Project Engineer Technician

$49,297.8854 - $76,697.9138/Annually (Exempt) (L) - Project Associate Engineer I

$53,614.2204 - $83,315.7960/Annually (Exempt) (M) - Project Associate Engineer II

$64,291.5804 - $99,978.8603/Annually (Exempt) (O) - Project Engineer

DAYS WORKED: Monday-Friday

HOURS WORKED: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED: Until Filled

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Working under the guidance of the City Engineer or Water/Wastewater Administrator, assists in reviewing plans and specifications, bid documents, design and directing construction of city public works on improvement projects; including streets, sewer, water, storm, or irrigation systems.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, consultants, contractors and all members of the general public.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Assists in the design of projects performed in-house including collecting necessary preliminary field data and estimating. Additionally assists in working with consulting engineering firms under contract with the city.

Assists city engineering staff, engineering consultants and city purchasing staff in preparation and award of bids and contracts. Works closely with senior project engineers to ensure successful project completion and may work independently in the office or field on various projects approximately 30% of the time.

Prepares composite reports from individual reports of subordinates.

Assists in working with Engineering Consultants and Central Purchasing in preparation of award of bids and contracts, including pre-bid and pre-construction meetings.

Reviews plats for compliance with codes and standards relative to engineering and/or water and wastewater issues, and recommends proposed changes to Planning and Zoning Commission or Administrative Review Board.

Performs technical research and economic analysis in regard to capital improvement projects or as requested from other departments.

Assists in coordinating the work schedules of consultants, contractors, and city work force as they relate to assigned projects.

Provides advice to supervisors; communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff and the public in assigned area of responsibility.

Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.

May conduct field surveys, draft and review plans, produces construction estimates, and assists in securing the appropriate materials and supplies for construction projects.

Assists in projecting needs for department equipment, materials and supplies. Assists in the preparation of specifications, estimates, and bids for machinery, equipment, and contractor services.

Prepares and maintains daily, monthly, and annual reports and records, as assigned.

Is specifically alert to conditions and events occurring on city streets and rights-of-way and can respond accordingly.

While performing job duties, takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances and acts accordingly to prevent accidents.

Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials and equipment.

Reviews planning memorandums and makes comments on suitability of requests with respect to engineering considerations.

Assists other engineers in the field in the decision-making process. Must be capable of evaluating quality of construction for acceptance.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

May assist other Community Works divisions with capital improvement projects as needed and directed by the City Engineer.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

May participate in city and community committees to represent the city on various issues.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy, which includes the following: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Extensive background checks required.

Graduation from a college or university with an associate degree in engineering, or a closely related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience is strongly preferred.

Experience in drafting software such as Civil-3D is preferred.

Valid State driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.

Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.

Ability to make field changes to enhance projects or correct oversight.

Working knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods as applicable to a municipal setting. Familiarity with applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting Division activities.

Must also be familiar with New Mexico land and survey laws.

Must possess a working knowledge of drafting and drafting techniques and the ability to understand and interpret working plans and drawings.

Must be able to effectively communicate, in English, both orally and in writing with employees, contractors, governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public in person and on the phone.

Ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports.

Must be able to work with minimal direction, following initial instructions in an accurate and timely manner.

Ability to meet time and cost constraints with accuracy, following appropriate guidelines.

Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.

PROJECT ENGINEER TECHNICIAN - (K) - (NON-EXEMPT)

At this position level, the ability to graduate from a college or university with an associate degree in engineering, or a closely related field is within two-years of hire date is required.

Upon successful completion of graduating from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, or a closely related field will qualify the employee for the Project Associate Engineer I position, at the (L) pay grade.

PROJECT ASSOCIATE ENGINEER I - (L) - (EXEMPT)

At this position level, graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, or a closely related field is required. There this a strong preference for a bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited college or university.

Upon successful completion of passing the fundamental of engineering exam and earning certification from the State of New Mexico as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) will qualify the employee for the Project Associate Engineer II position, at the (M) pay grade.

PROJECT ASSOCIATE ENGINEER II - (M) - (EXEMPT)

At this position level, an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate is required. An EIT through the State of New Mexico is strongly preferred. Must acquire EIT certificate through the State of New Mexico within 2 years.

Upon successful completion of passing the professional engineering exam and earning licensure from the State of New Mexico as a Professional Engineer (PE) will qualify the employee for the Project Engineer position, at the (O) pay grade.

PROJECT ENGINEER- (O) - (EXEMPT)

At this level, registration as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required. A PE through the State of New Mexico is strongly preferred. Must acquire PE license through the State of New Mexico within 2 years

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Personal computer and specialized traffic engineering software, miscellaneous hand and power tools, electronic pneumatic tube, video and radar counting and measuring equipment, motor vehicle, telephone, mobile radio, fax machine and calculator.

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 required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk; and frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally walks in outside weather conditions and in the dark. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in hazardous traffic conditions on busy streets in moving traffic; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The employee occasionally to frequently works out-of-doors in inclement weather and operates a city vehicle in all types of weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V.