Engineer-Project Coordinator

General Summary:   Under the supervision of a registered Civil Engineer, coordinates and performs all phases of engineering work related to the design, construction and maintenance of City Project or systems.  Provide technical oversight of consultants or local agency staff performing engineering work related to the development of City projects.  Tasks may include:

Directs and participates in the difficult technical engineering designs and drafting work by preparing and reviewing engineering plans, specifications, designs and estimates for construction and maintenance projects and systems

Plans, coordinates, and prepares complete bid packages for project construction, including public works project plans, specifications, cost estimates, consultant contracts, authorization to solicit bids, contract awards, and other associated actions; ensures that assigned projects are completed within scope, cost, schedule, budgeted resources, and departmental standards and practices

Performs highly specialized design, research, or analysis on a project-by-project basis.  Plans and directs the collection of data, studies and investigations; oversees data collection form and content; reviews and analyzes data collected; prepares a variety of engineering and safety reports

Performs complex engineering calculations and prepared related estimates of time and material costs as well as invoices for reimbursement from funding agencies

Participates in the preparation of project budgets, estimating cash flow projections and providing cost justifications;

Builds and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public

Interprets and applies relevant codes, ordinances, rules and regulations

Assigns, reviews schedules and evaluates the work performance of subordinate staff

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or closely related field

Three (3) years of experience in professional engineering work

Core Competencies:

Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work

Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job

Attention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products

Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability

Safety Focus – Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards

Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers

Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve a shared goal

Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace

Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.