AutoCAD, Bid Packages, Civil Engineering, Computer Software, Construction, Construction Inspection, Construction Projects, Contract Requirements, Cost Estimates, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Engineering, Federal Laws and Regulations, Hydraulic Engineering, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, People Management, Project Design, Project Engineering, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Reporting Skills, State Laws and Regulations, Technical/Engineering Design
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.