https://careers.asce.org Latest ASCE Career Connections Jobs Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:24:26 Z https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/15025545/senior-engineer-project-manager https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/15025545/senior-engineer-project-manager Muscatine, Iowa, Assists with city/civil engineering studies, project design, review, and inspections relating to City infrastructure related projects. The position has responsibility to oversee and perform design for Capital Improvements as assigned. Other responsibilities include reviewing easement documents, design and construction projects in accordance with state laws and engineering standards. Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Construction Engineering 4-6 years related work experience or 10 year in construction project management. Ability to acquire State of Iowa PE license preferred Possession of a current State of Iowa Driver’s License and insurable with City’s insurance company Knowledge of the principles & practices of public works and of construction projects Knowledge of the investigation, design, & construction of general public works projects Knowledge of Iowa DOT standards; SUDAS standards; Federal, State, and local rules and regulations Skill in utilizing engineering software and other related software programs Skill in preparation & maintenance of engineering records Skill in establishing & maintaining effective working relationships with employees, city officials, officials of other governmental agencies, contractors, & the public Ability to effectively analyze data Ability to prepare technical reports and accurate cost estimates Ability to organize and work on multiple projects, individually and as part of a team Ability to effectively represent the City at various meetings and presentations Familiarity with capabilities & limits of general office equipment, including computers Residency in Iowa and within 30 air miles of City Hall required within 6 months of appointment benefits include excellent health insurance, life insurance, pension (IPERS), paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay. Regular pay increases and a great work environment Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:34:46 -0400 https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/15012306/transportation-engineer-manager https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/15012306/transportation-engineer-manager Ames, Iowa, Salary $73,299.20 - $112,361.60 Annually Location Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA Job Type Full-time Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Job Number 21-03211 Point of Contact David Claman - David.claman@iowadot.us Job Description Our Mission The mission of the Iowa DOT is safest, smartest, made to last.  We need talented, passionate people working together to make this happen. We are looking to grow our teams with people who share our energy and enthusiasm for making that mission a reality every single day.   This position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the DOT’s five CORE values: Safety First, Integrity Without Exception, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and People Matter.    Are you an ambitious engineer with managerial or lead experience? The Bridges and Structures Bureau is seeking to hire an experienced civil/hydraulic engineer to lead our Preliminary Design Unit in an office which prepares approximately 200 design plans annually with an estimated construction cost over $150 million.     This position requires an individual capable of leading 6 engineers and 2 technicians in the development of preliminary structure designs for the highway program.  Experience with applying advanced hydraulic and engineering design principles of a broad scope and complexity is necessary.  This position requires an engineer licensed to practice civil engineering in the State of Iowa.   Typical Responsibilities: Manage, supervise, and direct the technical phase of preliminary plan production in the Preliminary Unit of the Bridges and Structures Bureau.  This includes performing hydrologic and hydraulic design of various types of complex highway structures.  Manage the administrative phase of the preliminary design unit in planning, organizing, coordinating, and scheduling of assigned work on the primary and interstate road system so that the goals of the production schedule are met. Administer the personnel of the Preliminary Design Unit to assure that all personnel matters are effectively handled. Review the implement improvements to current hydraulic and drainage policy and procedures. Implement changes to hydraulic and drainage design procedure based on new research, design methodologies, and feedback from construction and maintenance personnel. Provide support to the Construction Bureau and Iowa Transportation Districts for timely solutions to construction and maintenance problems involving hydraulic and drainage issues. Supervise the review of plans that are submitted by outside agencies for approval. Preferred Characteristics: Analyzes challenges, defines successful solution alternatives and proactively solves problems. Passion and commitment to excellence in our bridge design products. Effectively communicates with all levels of management and a wide variety of individuals involved in our development process. Ability to lead others and to objectively interact and discuss work related issues with employees to improve performance, counsel, or provide career enrichment for the individual involved. Motivated, friendly, inclusive and get-it-done attitude. Embraces and encourages a culture that thrives on innovative ideas and leading changes that result in effective process and project improvements. Brings a professional positive attitude to our team every day. Office Culture and Benefits: A 50+ person team with a wide variety of experiences working collaboratively to deliver exceptional transportation improvement projects. Interesting and complex projects are regularly designed by our staff providing a wide breadth of experiences. Excellent benefits package, web site:  https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/employee-and-retiree-benefits/employees > Project schedules are based on 40-hour work weeks. Flexible work schedules. Annual pay and cost of living increases are typical. An environment where teamwork, customer service, and a positive attitude are valued. Shift: Days, Monday through Friday. Flex available.   Location: Ames, IA –  Bridges and Structures Bureau     Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: 1) All of the following (a and b): a. Licensure as a professional engineer; and b. Three years of full-time professional work experience in transportation engineering or civil engineering, one year of which must have included project management or lead work responsibilities. 2) All of the following (a, b, and c): a. Licensure as a professional engineer; and b. Two years of full-time professional work experience in transportation engineering or civil engineering, one year of which must have included project management or lead work responsibilities; and c. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, structural, or transportation engineering; engineering management; or a field closely related to transportation engineering. 3) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as a Transportation Engineer. For additional information, please click on this  link to view the job description.   (Download PDF reader) Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:11:23 -0400 https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/14971914/land-surveyor https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/14971914/land-surveyor Cedar Falls, Iowa, The City of Cedar Falls is accepting application materials from qualified candidates for the position of Land Surveyor.  The expected employment offer will be in the $61,035–80,102 range, depending on qualifications, with FT benefit package.  (Current full salary range is $61,035–99,170.)  Position requires the knowledge and abilities to conduct, supervise, assign, and review the City's land surveying activities & services of the Engineering division within the Public Works Department, provide highly responsible staff assistance to the City Engineer, and exercise supervision over technical staff.   Duties include, but aren’t limited to, performing construction surveying for infrastructure improvement projects and land surveying for municipal projects, properties and interests; preparing topographic survey sketches; assembling accurate plats and legal descriptions for the acquisition, maintenance and disposal of city property and rights-of-way; conducting field surveys to design municipal construction plans; designing street and sewer grades; locating field evidence for determining existing property and utility lines and rights-of-way; operating and maintaining a full range of electronic survey and data collection equipment; monitoring and overseeing city survey programs, survey records and survey information; responding to and assisting the general public, engineers and contractors regarding survey related questions and complaints; and maintaining a high level of proficiency in AutoCAD and other drafting software.   Position requires an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering technology or a related field and 10 years of experience OR a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil/construction engineering or a related field and 4 years of experience as a Land Surveyor Intern.   Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months from hire, a State of Iowa Registered Land Surveyor Certificate, valid driver’s license, and good driving record are also required.  Civil Service testing is required for candidates meeting the above minimum qualifications and that have submitted the required application materials outlined below.  (Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be notified of testing information.)  Post-offer, pre-employment physical and drug screen required upon selection.   For consideration, submit a completed application (from Cedar Falls City Hall or www.cedarfalls.com/jobs ) and copy of the above Land Surveyor certificate to: City of Cedar Falls, Finance & Business Operations Dept., Attn: Land Surveyor, 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 or to jobs@cedarfalls.com   Deadline for materials: 6-22-21 at 4:30 p.m.   Equal Opportunity Employer Fri, 11 Jun 2021 20:59:17 -0400 https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/15079602/power-plant-engineer https://careers.asce.org/jobs/rss/15079602/power-plant-engineer Ames, Iowa, The City of Ames Electric Services Department has an exciting opportunity for a Power Plant Engineer to provide engineering support to the City's power generating facilities. The Power Plant Engineer performs engineering services relating to inspection, improvement, efficient operation, maintenance, construction, environmental assessment and compliance, and management of the power generation facilities of the municipal electric utility; performs related work and other duties and tasks as assigned. The City of Ames offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees. Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed at:  City of Ames Benefits The City of Ames, through this recruitment, will establish a Civil Service eligibility list for this classification. The list will be valid for up to one year from the date of certification by the Ames Civil Service Commission and may be used to fill one or more vacancies in this classification. In addition, City of Ames Civil Service employees who have previously held Civil Service status in this classification and are interested in voluntarily demoting or laterally transferring into the current vacancy must submit their online application by the deadline. Examples of Essential Job Functions Examples of Essential Job Functions: Provides engineering support to the City's power generating facilities and associated plant equipment and systems to ensure operation of the facilities are proper, safe, efficient and environmentally responsible; develops and writes specifications for power plant projects and assists Purchasing in the issuance of request-for-proposals (RFPs) and bid documents; evaluates proposals and bids and provides analyses and recommendations to City staff, management, and Council; supervises alterations of plant and equipment; reviews plans, drawings, and specifications submitted by engineering consultants; conducts efficiency tests of the electric generating plant and on associated equipment; performs analyses, prepares reports and makes recommendations to improve plant costs, equipment efficiency, and safety of plant operations; inspects and performs tests on power plant equipment to assess condition, identify problems and potential for malfunction, and to design and implement plant and equipment improvements; oversees and coordinates work performed by contractors; may be assigned to supervise other employees; monitors industry trends and acquires knowledge of new methods and equipment which pertain to electric plant production, operations and maintenance. Provides assistance and support to the plant to insure environmental compliance; analyzes, recommends and implements cost-effective environmental control strategies and technologies; compiles plant information and data and prepares forms and reports as necessary to meet state and federal reporting requirements. May be required to develop load and generation forecasts and perform related analyses, along with entering schedules into the MISO power market. Gives tours of the power generating facilities to students, community groups, and contractors. Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment. Education and Experience: Required: -Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering discipline. -Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience. Preferred: -Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering. -Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in power generation. -Licensing as a Professional Engineer. -Skill developing, writing, and reviewing plans and specifications for power plant maintenance and construction projects; skill evaluating bids and proposals and negotiating contract terms and conditions. -Project management experience, including managing contractors performing plant maintenance or new construction projects. -Plant environmental compliance experience (especially pertaining to air, water (NPDES) and solid waste issues), including interacting with regulatory agencies and compiling and filing reports. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:46:03 -0400