Civil Project Engineer

Under general supervision of the City Engineer, plans, designs and administers public works and capital improvement projects. Coordinates designs with consultants.  Reviews development plans.  Serves as liaison with contractors, consultants and regulatory agencies.  Coordinates and oversees day to day operation of NPDES program.  Aides in development and analysis of traffic studies. Provides engineering support for other departments. Plans and budgets for future capital improvement projects. Develops and maintains engineering standards for subdivisions and commercial developments. Prepares legal descriptions and obtains temporary and permanent easements for projects. Inspect public and private storm water facilities at least annually and order maintenance when needed. Responds to citizen complaints and problems. Writes detailed or technical reports of all findings, conclusions, and recommendations based on a thorough analysis and interpretation of data for presentation to others. Performs other related duties as assigned.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering, or a related field; or, Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Licenses and Certifications: EIT/FE Knowledge of: Principles and practices of civil engineering as related to design and preparation of plans and specifications for a variety of public works projects. Current developments and literature in the field of civil engineering. Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques. Basic budgetary principles and practices. Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and implementation. Administration of staff and activities, either directly or through subordinate supervision. Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations. All computer applications and hardware and software related to performance of the essential functions of the job.