Civil Engineer I - IV - Stormwater

Government JobsGreeley, CO, US

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Public Works Storm Water Engineer

Salary : $69,266.01 - $131,048.48 Annually

Location : Greeley, CO

Job Type : Full-Time

Department : Public Works

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Summary

Perform activities involving infrastructure design and construction and the management of capital improvement projects (CIP) in the Public Works Storm Water Division.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

Level I :

1-3 years of experience in municipal engineering or related work experience;
Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate desired;
PE license desired.

Level II :

3-5 years of experience in municipal engineering or related work experience;

Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate required;

PE license desired.

Level III :

4-7 years of experience in municipal engineering or related work experience;

Licensed Professional Civil Engineer.

Level IV :

5-7 years of experience in municipal engineering or related work experience;

Licensed Professional Civil Engineer;

Supervisory experience desired.

All Levels :

Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering along with civil engineering experience and training;

Valid driver's license and good driving record;

Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices concerning municipal public works applications with emphasis on the design and construction of street, drainage, and traffic improvements;

Ability to manage the implementation of the planning, design and construction phases of capital improvement projects;

Knowledge of laws, regulations, procedures, and municipal processes relating to land development and Public Works projects;

Knowledge of the materials, design methods, construction techniques, and the costs of construction of Public Works and utility improvements;

Skill in the use and care of engineering design tools;

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and general knowledge of spreadsheets, data bases, and word processing skills;

Knowledge and experience with engineering software including AutoCAD design drafting, SW Modeling Software (one or more), geographic information systems (GIS), and survey equipment;

Effective oral and written communication, leadership, and time management skills;

Knowledge of the materials, design methods, construction techniques, and the costs of construction of Public Works and utility improvements;

The ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative is a plus;

Provide excellent customer service and answer questions for public and City employees.

Essential Functions

Levels I and II :

Assist in the design and management of storm water capital improvement projects;

Coordination with the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) program with respect to mapping of the City's properties, boundaries, and Storm Water infrastructure;

Coordinate the review of construction drawings, as-built drawings, subdivision plats, development agreements, easement documents, hydraulic reports, drainage reports, geotechnical reports, pavement design reports, and traffic impact studies for proposed new developments, technical boards and utility companies;

Perform technical research, develop and evaluate design and cost saving alternatives, prepare informative and understandable written review comments, and provide reliable advice on engineering problems;

Respond to requests for information and engineering assistance from City departments, developers, consultants, and the general public concerning development related engineering issues and requirements;

Assist in the development or updating of City ordinances, design criteria and standards;

Prepare and monitor assigned capital improvement project budgets and do monthly reporting including written updates;

Maintenance of City engineering records;

Perform other duties as assigned.

Levels III and IV :

Act as lead Project Engineer for designs of capital projects, develop work plan and schedule, direct, and participate in project design, conduct neighborhood meetings, prepare contract documents, construction cost estimates, and creating and accessing ordinances;

Maintain contact with outside agencies including but not limited to CDOT, Weld County, FHWA, Army Corps of Engineers, CDPHE and others. In this role oversee both CIP and rehabilitation projects for Storm Water;

Provide contract administration for the construction of capital improvement projects, conduct pre-bid and pre-construction conferences, interpret plans and specifications, conduct periodic field inspections, write and approve change orders, contractor payments, and final acceptance;

Provide planning, cost estimating and budgeting for future projects to be included in the CIP program;

Partner with construction inspectors to coordinate and monitor testing requirements and record keeping, review contractor performance, provide answers to requests for information and resolve conflicts, meet with utility contractors for coordination purposes;

Prepare and monitor assigned capital improvement project budgets and do monthly reporting including written updates;

Perform technical research, develop and evaluate alternatives, prepare informative and understandable reports, and provide reliable advice on engineering problems;

Respond to requests for information and engineering assistance from other Departments, developers, consultants, and the public concerning engineering records, addressing, development requirements, and special projects;

Attend advisory boards, Planning Commission, or City Council meetings to explain engineering details, Department concerns, or programs;

Develop or update of City ordinances, design criteria, and standards;

Conduct in-house designs of capital and local improvement district projects, develop work plans and schedules, direct, and participate in project design, conduct neighborhood meetings, prepare contract documents, construction cost estimates, and creating and accessing ordinances;

Provide contract administration for the construction of capital improvement projects, conduct pre-bid and pre-construction conferences, interpret plans and specifications,

Conduct periodic field inspections, and approve change orders, contractor payments, and final acceptance;

Work effectively with other professionals, contractors, property owners, and general public. Independently resolve concerns, issues, or disputes;

Plan, schedule, assign, and supervise work. Evaluate performance and provide leadership and training opportunities in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale;

Prepare and monitor program operational budget and assigned capital improvement project budgets; prepare preliminary costs for 5 and 20 year budgets for CIP projects;

Stay current with state-of-the art means and methods related to position;

Perform other duties as assigned.

Level IV :

Review and comment on proposed Federal or State regulations;

Directly supervise Engineering Interns and Technicians; provide direction of daily activities, answer questions, review their work, and provide periodic evaluation of performance;

Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

Work location is a combination of office and field, sometimes in formal settings; office work involves sitting while talking on the telephone; working on the computer, or reviewing or checking drawings at a table. Field work involves standing, walking, using survey equipment, and measuring pipe work or concrete structures;

Frequent public contact by telephone and in person;

Frequent interaction with office and field staff, sometimes facing adverse or confrontational situations with internal / external customers;

Employee is subject to driving City vehicle in all weather conditions;

Employee may be asked to drive personal vehicle for business purposes;

Employee is subject to working alone, with groups; frequently participates in meetings.

Employee may be required to work extended hours in the evening, holidays, or weekends;

Frequent interruptions and required to manage competing priorities with inflexible deadlines.

Environment is safe to having marginal to moderate hazards that are typically predictable or well protected against; field work involves working in and around construction projects with heavy equipment being used by contractors. Safety equipment such as hard hat, reflective safety vest, hard toe boots, and safety glasses are used as needed.

Physical Requirements

Vision enough to interpret written documents, engineering drawings, and inspect work projects;

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Stormwater Engineer • Greeley, CO, US