Project Engineer

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Under the immediate supervision of the Assistant City Engineer and the general supervision of the City Engineer, the Project Engineer is responsible for providing professional engineering support to various Public Works staff, divisions, and other city departments in the management of capital transportation and utility initiatives, and the review of public infrastructure plans associated with land development project initiatives. Position requires regular and reliable attendance, especially during peak construction season (May - September).

Essential Functions:

Project Engineer I

1. Assist with non-complex capital project tasks including review of consultant plans, technical specification and bid document preparation, bidding and contract award, construction management and inspection, public involvement process, and project close-out.
2. Assist with the review and back check of residential subdivision, multi-family project and commercial development plans, specifications, analysis, reports, and calculations prepared by consulting engineers to ensure compliance with City construction standards, design criteria, specifications, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
3. Prepare reports and recommendations regarding project progress, schedule changes, contractor invoice review and funding, and design considerations.

Project Engineer II

1. In addition to those of a Project Engineer I, provide project management oversite and direction for complex capital project initiatives to individual project managers, technicians, and inspectors, and to professional contract engineering service providers for both design and construction administration activities.
2. Manage project tasks including; project scope, scheduling, consultant selection, consultant management, plan review, technical specification and bid document preparation, bidding and contract award, construction management and inspection, public involvement process, and project close-out.
3. Provide detailed review and back check of residential subdivision, multi-family project and commercial development plans, specifications, analysis, reports, and calculations prepared by consulting engineers to ensure compliance with City construction standards, design criteria, specifications, regulations, codes and ordinances; particularly with regard to all aspects of civil engineering and land development.
4. Provide direction and instruction to contractor, engineers, inspectors, and other personnel involved in construction activities as to engineering plan interpretation.
5. Prepare, review, and update timely reports and recommendations regarding project progress, schedule changes, individual project budgets, funding status, grant management, and reimbursement requests.

Project Engineer III

1. In addition to those of a Project Engineer I and II, provide management and oversight to division crews and project teams for various program objectives including daily work schedules and assignments.
2. Coordinate project and program activities with other Public Works divisions and city departments.
3. Represent the City in high level internal and external project planning and coordination meetings.
4. Work with Supervisor in preparation of annual project work assignments, schedules, and funding requirements.
5. Coordinate major grant project initiatives including application preparation, administration, and construction.
6. Provide training and direction to project managers, engineers, technicians, and inspectors, and to professional contract engineering service providers for both design and construction inspection activities.

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