Civil Engineer II

This is an unprecedented time in the history of the City of Kenosha with very large capital investments by the City in its infrastructure and community. This includes the redevelopment of a 107-acre site located in the heart of Kenosha, which was a former automobile manufacturing facility, and over $450 million of planned investments in the downtown area and infrastructure.

The Engineering Division of the Public Work Department performs tasks involving the planning, design, and construction of roadways, storm sewer systems, environmental remediation, shoreline protection, site development, park improvements, and city-owned facilities. This position will be under the direct supervision of the Assistant City Engineer. The applicant will apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices, and perform municipal engineering work related to the planning, designing and overseeing of construction and maintenance of public works projects. You will manage projects of your own and/or as the leader of a team. The younger Engineers will look forward to your mentorship as you share the knowledge you have obtained from your experiences in the industry.

The City of Kenosha is steeped in history as an important hub for manufacturing and industry, but currently transforming into a modern and urban city attracting new facilities and locations for development for corporations including Amazon, Uline, Microsoft, and others. The City of Kenosha makes the most of the numerous miles directly on the shores of Lake Michigan including parks, marinas, a harbor, dining, festivals and activities year round. We are located 40 minutes south of Milwaukee and, 60 minutes north of Chicago making it easy to enjoy all Milwaukee and Chicago have to offer. Whether you want to enjoy recreating, shopping or dining overlooking Lake Michigan or convenient access to nearby metro areas, the City of Kenosha has much to offer applicants and their families.

Lastly, the City of Kenosha offers an excellent employment package which includes a competitive salary with annual salary increases, excellent retirement pension benefits through the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), generous paid vacation, floating holidays, sick and compensatory time, and 12 paid holidays annually, allowing for an incredible work/life balance. This position also includes medical and dental insurance coverage with no monthly premium and and an on-site medical clinic for employees and family members enrolled in the health insurance. If you haven't ever considered public service as a career choice, we invite you to consider working for us and helping to grow our community into the future.

• Schedules, supervises and/or designs complex engineering design projects.

• Writes bid specifications; participates in the development and design of major and complex projects, evaluates project costs and develops and recommends special assessments for special projects.

• Supervises and participates in the analysis and review of engineering studies and designs prepared by professional consultants; supervises and participates in the selection process for the services of technical consultants.

• Prepares reports and recommendations for the consideration and request for action of professional and administrative superiors and committees.

• Conducts special engineering studies and projects relating to technical and administrative aspects of the public works function.

• Inspects and/or supervises inspection of construction projects while in progress and upon completion for adherence to plans and specifications.

• Volunteer opportunities to assist in snow and ice control.

• Interprets plans and specifications; approves design changes during construction; reviews contractors' change orders and payment requests and makes recommendations to assistant engineers.

NOTE: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed by persons in positions covered by this classification specification. This list is not all inclusive. The omission of a particular job duty does not mean that the duty is not one of the essential functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign employees in this classification to duties not listed above, if the duties are fairly within the scope of responsibilities applicable to the level of work performed by employees in positions covered by this classification specification. This classification specification does not create an employment contract between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the department change over time.

Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a field of specialization appropriate to the area of assignment.

• A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in engineering practices related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin or the ability to obtain a Wisconsin PE by the end of the probation period through reciprocity or comity.

• Volunteer opportunities to assist in snow and ice control activities.

• Previous experience with review of engineering plans, specifications, and design calculations associated with private developments for recommendation to the Assistant City Engineer is desirable.

• Development of plans and specifications for municipal related projects, including but not limited to road resurfacing and reconstruction, sidewalks, building maintenance, curb, gutter, and grading, is desirable.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of engineering and construction principles and practices as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of public works facilities in the area of specialization.

• Knowledge of mathematical engineering applications, land and surveying methods, and general public works operations.

• Knowledge of current construction costs for the preparation of estimates.

• Knowledge of the laws and regulations applicable to the design, construction, and inspection of a variety of public works projects.

• Ability to supervise the work of technical personnel involved in design and construction projects.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, developers, officials, and the general public.

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

• Ability to prepare assessments for engineering and construction projects.

• Ability to read and interpret legal documents such as State Statutes, Code of General Ordinances, and zoning ordinance.

• Knowledge of computer design software such as, but not limited to AutoCAD Civil 3D, is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• The tasks involve at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pound) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items; or may involve the complex operation of gasoline, electric, or diesel-powered machinery or shop equipment requiring the manipulation of multiple controls, fine adjustments or both; or the sustained operation, on a production basis, of such devices as offset presses with associated equipment.

Environmental Requirements:

• Tasks may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Sensory Requirements:

• Task requires color perception and discrimination.

• Task requires sound perception and discrimination.

• Task requires odor perception and discrimination.

• Task requires depth perception and discrimination.

• Task requires texture perception and discrimination.

• Task requires visual perception and discrimination.

• Task requires oral communication ability.

Other Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

• May be required to provide a personal vehicle for use on the job.

Applicant's education, training and experience will be analyzed. Written, oral, proficiency and/or other exams may be given to determine if the applicant has the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Appointment will be made in accordance with City policy, and the Civil Service Ordinance, Rules and Regulations.