Civil Engineer

CIVIL ENGINEER

in Mohave County, AZ

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Under general supervision, applies professional engineering knowledge and skills to a variety of engineering projects and work assignments. Work is performed under the supervision and guidance of a registered engineer, who instructs in practices of project management, engineering methodologies, and engineering principles. The Civil Engineer classification is the entry-level class within the professional engineering career ladder. Assignments provide opportunity for the application of independent judgement and initiative in the design, management and review of projects. Performs related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work is performed independently under the guidance and direction of the City Engineer and/or Assistant City Engineer who reviews work through meetings, conferences, inspections and the evaluation of overall results achieved.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

No supervision of personnel exercised. May oversee the work performed by technical or paraprofessional Engineering staff.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it.

Designs, drafts, and prepares engineering plans and specifications, related to public works improvements for water, sanitary sewer, drainage, streets, parks & recreation facilities, etc.,

Reviews a variety of plans, such as water, sewer, paving, grading and drainage, site plans, preliminary plats and final plats as well as water, sewer, drainage and transportation reports; ensures compliance with requirements, governing uniform guidelines and industry standard practice.

Interprets, applies and enforces the provisions of the City standards, policies and codes along with all other applicable federal, state and local codes, laws rules, specifications, standards and procedures.

Oversees projects for the design and construction of the City's capital projects and serves as a City representative on these projects.

Inspects, monitors, and evaluates work-related information to determine compliance with prescribed operating and safety standards.

May plan, organize, and direct the activities of technical or paraprofessional staff. May supervise and evaluate the work of staff, which may include: drafting, design calculations, technical reports, customer contacts, and fieldwork requests.

Resolves procedural, operational, and other work-related problems that are design-related by discussing the problem and finding alternatives.

Conducts research and analyzes service and operation data, design standards, and regulations in order to perform assigned duties.

Performs mathematical calculations, statistical computations, and financial and/or cost analyses. Prepares cost estimates for specific projects and assists in preparing the division budget. Estimates labor and material costs from blueprints. Enters data or information into a personal computer in order to prepare reports, perform calculations, and prepare drawings.

Comprehends and makes inferences from written material such as memos, letters, plans, specifications, and standards to perform duties.

Prepares letters, memos, specifications, and reports with clearly-organized thoughts and using the proper sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar to communicate technical and controversial issues.

Understands and/or interprets blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, and other visual aids such as redesigning or models to perform design and design review.

Communicates with the general public, other City, state, and federal employees, vendors, management, consultants, contractors, and public officials in order to perform assigned work.

Learns job-related material through on-the-job training, and in a classroom setting regarding design of a particular project, or new regulations regarding design.

Researches and stays current in Civil Engineering industry best practices and information technology trends.

Recognizes the need for change and makes recommendations to City Engineer on new or revised programs and technology systems that support the department's goals and can add sustainable value.

Operates a City vehicle requiring a standard Arizona Driver's License to perform field reviews of projects as well as to meet with outside agencies and utility companies.

Operates a variety of standard office equipment.

Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external contacts.

Responds to inquiries and complaints and makes necessary arrangements to resolve any problems as needed.

Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

Maintains confidentiality of work-related information.

Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions.

This position is subject to emergency recall during non-working hours due to staff shortage, to interact with staff on various shifts and/or operational needs.

Performs related work as required.