Civil Engineer

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 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 with no monthly premium and an on-site medical clinic for employees and families. 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.

• Makes computations; assists in the preparation of estimates and specifications for facility and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Prepares maps and drawings, and performs engineering design.
• Maintains records, conducts analysis, and prepares reports.
• Inspects the construction of engineering projects for adherence to plans and specifications .
• Prepares documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations using standard software applications as may be directed.
• Works as a team member on more complex engineering design projects.
• Schedules, designs, and develops specifications for engineering design projects.
• Assesses project costs and prepares bidding documentation.
• Participates in the analysis and review of engineering studies and designs prepared by professional 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 aspects of Public Works functions.
• Recommends design changes during construction, reviews contractor's change orders and payment requests for recommendation to the Director of Engineering.
• Volunteer opportunities to assist in snow and ice activities.

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 with a major in civil engineering or related engineering field from an accredited institution. (College seniors who anticipate successfully acquiring such bachelor's degree within the current academic period are also encouraged to apply.)
• Previous civil or municipal engineering experience is desirable.
• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training or ability to obtain certification within the probationary period (12 months).

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.
• Ability to prepare construction cost 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 is desirable.
• 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.
• Knowledge of computer design software and geographical information systems (GIS) such as, but not limited to, AutoCAD and ESRI is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Work may involve the regular, and at times, sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, or working in confined spaces if certified.
• Work may involve the continuous operation of hand tools, calling for full coordination of sensory and manipulative ability in order to achieve full production to acceptable standards.
• Work may involve occasional heavy lifting, carrying or moving of items 20-50 pounds, but the emphasis is placed upon the coordination and manipulation skills.

Environmental Requirements:

• Task 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 communications 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.