Civil Engineer 3

Join the City of Chattanooga Team

Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the Scenic City for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future-famously powered by the nation's first community-wide Gig fiber-optic network. The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a National Park City," the first of its kind in the United States.

Our Organization

As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately 2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:

• Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments
• Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management
• Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library
• Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives
• Innovation: Leading-edge smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead

Why Choose Chattanooga?

The City of Chattanooga's workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization

The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground

Chattanooga isn't just near nature; it's immersed in it. As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the Scenic City offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.

• Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast
• Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River
• Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges

In Chattanooga, work-life balance means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.

Our Mission

Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you'd like to call Chattanooga home - or maybe you already do! - and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we'd love to talk to you.

Job Details

• Salary: $92,446 - $112,802 (GS.14)
• Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST)
• Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects.
• Work Location: 1250 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN
• FLSA Status: This is an Exempt position
• Department: Public Works

Job Description

Classification Summary:

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for providing technical guidance in the design and development of construction plans and documents, as well as solutions to complex engineering problems. Technical expertise in one or more of the following engineering specializations is required:

• Roadway and Urban Street design
• Traffic Design
• Hydraulic Engineering including both sanitary and stormwater systems
• Structural Design and Analysis of buildings, bridges, and underground structures
• Geotechnical Engineering and Design

Essential Functions:

• Designs complex atypical civil engineering projects for public works, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, laws, and regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise, mentor, tutor, train, and direct junior engineers and technicians staff in current design methods, procedures, and daily assignments.
• Assists with legal proceedings in which Expert Testimony or Technical Representation or Assistance is required by the Office of the City Engineer.
• Responsible for reading current technical literature, maintaining professional affiliations, and attending workshops and technical training sessions, when appropriate.
• Assists in the procurement and oversight of professional consulting and/or contracting services.
• Communicates with management staff, other employees, developers, engineers, contractors, and external organizations to coordinate activities.
• Implements construction and contract management of City Capital Projects with responsibility for oversight of schedule and project budgets for applicable specifications, regulations, and laws related to transportation infrastructure.
• Represents the department and/or the City at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events or groups in order to receive and convey information pertaining to City policy, projects, or programs.
• Maintains a variety of engineering records and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.) and eight (8) years of experience; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Education may include other applicable engineering fields such as Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Professional Engineering required
• Professional Engineer License must be issued in the State of Tennessee
• Valid Drivers License
• Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation Certifications Preferred: Level I and Level II Erosion & Sediment Control
• Tennessee Department of Transportation Certifications Preferred: Hot Mix Asphalt Roadway, Concrete Certified Field Technician, Concrete Plant Quality Control Technician, Soils & Aggregate Certified Testing Technician, Tennessee Academy for Transportation Engineering Certificate (TATE)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; engineering design standards; customer service principles; civil engineering design principles; construction principles and practices; materials, tools, and methods involved in the design and construction or repair of roads, highways, and structures; and, land surveying guidelines.
• Skill in using a computer and related software applications, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcView, GIS, Civil Storm/Sanitary or HEC-RAS, Synchro and HCS; reading and comprehending a variety of technical plans, drawings, and models; using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; preparing technical documents, preparing and reviewing engineering designs in compliance with applicable standards, interpreting and comprehending applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical Demands:

• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Work Environment:

• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, dusts, and extreme temperatures.

Special Requirements:

• Safety Sensitive: N
• Department of Transportation - CDL: N
• Child Sensitive: N

Supplemental Information:

• This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check
• The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.