Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Utilizes and applies engineering and project management principles to facilitate the success and overall prosperity of the City's utilities and infrastructure; manages capital improvement projects for the City with large budgets and strategic goals.
• Reviews and evaluates proposed developments for compliance with City codes, ordinances and proper engineering design; provides all engineering reviews and manages the Engineering department's comments through the land development process; communicates with various developers to resolve issues raised during the review process.
• Investigate concerns with City infrastructure to determine issue, design a solution and responsible entity. Follow up with the source of the concern to explain the responsibility and path to resolution.
• Conducts, performs, and coordinates field inspections for new streets, street improvements, sanitary and storm sewers, curbs, buildings, and other construction projects.
• Performs site visits to all projects within the City; reviews right-of-way permit and other applications for permitting; ensures all necessary documentation is submitted to satisfy requirement for issuance of permits.
• Prepares or participates in the preparation of designs and plans for engineering projects; determines and drafts specifications and details, makes complex computations, estimates construction costs, creates preliminary and final designs; performs extensive project management and coordination.
• Inspects, monitors, and evaluates contract construction work to ensure compliance with established design, specification, and contract agreements; performs inspections and walkthroughs.
• Attends and provides advice and engineering expertise in pre-construction conferences; reviews, evaluates, and determines feasibility of construction plans for private development; monitors compliance with City codes and proper engineering design standards.
• Represents the City in regional, state, and local transportation meetings; provides information and documentation; participates in the review of various studies which impact the engineering methodology of the City.
• Manages, monitors, and handles engineering consultant contracts; provides feedback and general information regarding contract status and details;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver's license is required.


Education and Experience:
Engineering Specialist: Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering degree; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Senior Engineering Specialist: Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering degree and two (2) years of engineering related experience; OR one (1) years of engineering related experience and certification as an Engineer Intern; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge of -

• Civil engineering terminology and principles
• Mathematics through trigonometry and its application to field surveying and engineering computations
• Construction, inspection, and maintenance of construction projects
• Principles and practices use in property location and topographic surveying
• Department policies and protocols

Skill in -

• Reading and interpreting basic civil engineering plans, maps, aerials, and survey symbols
• Adapting approved engineering methods and standards to the design and construction of a variety of municipal construction projects
• Performing mathematical problems with speed and accuracy
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships
• Dealing tactfully with the public
• Operating a computer with general proficiency