Engineer

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Supervises professional and technical staff in the development, design, review, construction and maintenance of principal public works projects. Manages the bid process, construction contractors, and assuring overall integrity of projects and services provided. Performs technical analysis of engineering projects; evaluates need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations; reviews plans for conformity to uniform codes, local ordinances, and state and Federal regulations. Performs drafting and computing work; gathers, compiles, reviews and validates calculations and field data for the design, layout and construction of roadway, flood control, traffic control, infrastructure and related projects. Assumes the technical responsibility for coordinating/preparing/reviewing complete phases or components of projects, including engineering reports, calculations, plans and special provisions in accordance with City standards and codes. Coordinates the development of project design concepts and criteria. Monitors assigned projects, resolves discrepancies between field conditions and design plans, and recommends methods of resolving complex problems. Provides engineering analysis for drainage, pavement and traffic studies. Reviews and processes permits. Plans and manages assigned projects; observes jobsites to assure work quality and assure that jobsites and work activities are in compliance with all laws, regulations, policies and safety standards. Responds to questions from citizens and agencies on engineering projects and plans. Maintains records and files associated with engineering projects. Interprets and explains technical specifications, and Federal and state rules and regulations. Writes technical and analytical reports, and makes technical estimates of a specialized nature in connection with civil engineering projects. Attends public hearings and meetings as assigned or required. Performs other duties as assigned or required.