Engineer II
Location : On-Site
Employment Type : Full Time
Salary / Pay Rate : Competitive (Per Market Standard)
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Position Summary
Under limited direction, the Engineer II provides advanced professional level technical and specialized engineering work for the design, construction, protection, and maintenance of City infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Serves as project engineer and performs project management and engineering tasks for various complex projects; performs technical civil engineering tasks in the field and office, reviews reports and construction plans for compliance with City codes and proper engineering design standards.
- Checks, evaluates, and reviews plans, specifications and reports submitted by private engineering consultants are compatible with other infrastructure projects and conform to the City's overall goals and objectives.
- Leads, guides, and mentors less experienced Engineering staff; ensures all procedures and policies are implemented; provides various professional development opportunities.
- Provides various engineering advice in regard to proposals made, specifications and standards as to soundness of design, theory, and construction practice.
- Performs and conducts inspections in the field, observes operations, and determines quality of work and compliance with City Codes; negotiates with regulatory agencies to obtain necessary construction or operation permits.
- Conducts, coordinates, and participates in various public informational meetings for proposed
- projects; interacts and engages with citizens to resolve problems, conflicts, and provide for public improvements; performs various tasks for the emergency preparedness response of the City.
- Provides extensive expertise in the development, formulation, and implementation of engineering standards and specifications and office policy; conducts engineering studies and evaluations, compiles information, and makes other recommendations.
- Identifies needed improvements and assists with changes to policies and standard operating procedures to increase efficiencies.
- Manages, monitors, and handles engineering consultant contracts; provides feedback and general information regarding contract status and details; sets agenda items, monitors project status, and conducts extensive meetings during project implementation.
- Frequent consultation with internal divisions, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders as required in the analysis, design, review of studies / reports / plans / specifications, and inspection of construction work for compliance with engineering criteria.
- Ability to serve as Engineer of Record for minor in-house projects.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, engineers, employees, and others, and deal with public relations problems effectively, courteously, and tactfully.
- Assisting the general public with engineering related information requests.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment :
A valid State driver's license is required.Current State of Florida Professional Engineer License or current Professional Engineer License from another State that can transfer within six (6) months of hire date is required.Does this position require a Commercial Driver's License? NoThis position is required to operate the following equipment, machines, tools, and other work aides : Fax, copier, phone, computer, vehicles, and other equipment as assigned.Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering degree AND two (2) years of professional engineering experience as a Professional Engineer; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.Modern civil engineering terminology and principlesSupervision, direction, leadership, and management of engineering staff and projects Mathematics through trigonometry and its application to field surveying and engineering computationsProfessional engineering tasks and practicesConstruction, inspection, and maintenance of construction projectsDepartment policies and protocolsPlanning and designing difficult engineering projectsInspecting work for compliance with plans and specificationsNegotiating with regulatory agency staff to obtain construction / operation permitsPreparing budgets and construction estimatesManage multiple projects and ensure completionPlans, designs, reviews, and manages difficult or challenging engineering projectsEstablishing and maintaining good relationshipsModern civil engineering terminology and principlesSupervision, direction, leadership, and management of engineering staff and projects Mathematics through trigonometry and its application to field surveying and engineering computationsProfessional engineering tasks and practicesConstruction, inspection, and maintenance of construction projectsDepartment policies and protocolsPlanning and designing difficult engineering projectsInspecting work for compliance with plans and specificationsNegotiating with regulatory agency staff to obtain construction / operation permitsPreparing budgets and construction estimatesManage multiple projects and ensure completionPlans, designs, reviews, and manages difficult or challenging engineering projectsEstablishing and maintaining good relationshipsCogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply
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