PROJECT ENGINEER II

CLASS SUMMARY: This position is responsible for performing engineering tasks for assigned complex civil engineering projects. Responsibilities may include preparing engineering plans; specifications and bid packages; conducting construction inspections and reviewing inspection reports; certifying quantities for the contractor's payment. Responsibilities may include supervising staff.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Prepares with medium level of supervision, plans, specifications, and bid packages for water main, sewer line, paving and parking lot projects in accordance with current regulations and codes.
• Reviews initial project design drawings with related utility companies to ensure electric, gas, and other utility lines are placed correctly.
• Inspects construction projects of medium complexity to ensure compliance with specifications, contracts, and plans; reviews and occasionally prepares inspection reports and makes necessary revisions.
• Performs commercial and residential plan reviews of medium complexity.
• Assigns and supervises work to subordinate staff.
• Performs cost estimates, hydraulic studies, basis of design for sewers, project management and other related tasks.
• Responds to related inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and 3 years of related experience. Experience in design of sewer line, water main and street paving preferred. Experience in AutoCad drafting required.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid State of Michigan Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE:

• Civil engineering principles;
• Construction principles and practices;
• Computers and related software;
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
• Methods of preparing reports;
• Mathematical concepts;
• Customer service principles;
• Research methods;
• Project management principles;
• AutoCAD.

SKILLS:

• Preparing engineering plans and specifications;
• Using computers and related systems;
• Ability to work long hours;
• Conducting inspections;
• Performing engineering design tasks;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.