Senior Engineer - Analysis, Planning and Programming

Senior Engineer

The City of Lincoln Department of Transportation and Utilities is seeking a highly responsible individual to assist in the planning, programming, administration, and coordination of municipal infrastructure projects. The individual will provide professional management and services for a variety of projects, ranging from routine to complex, for Transportation Capital Improvement Projects and Programs.  The Senior Engineer will be responsible for leading programs, reviews, and coordination with other entities, to include supervisory oversight of assigned personnel and outside consultants.  

The Department’s mission is to responsibly deliver, enhance and maintain vital infrastructure and services for the good of our community.  The Senior Engineer will be responsible for upholding this mission by overseeing engineering work of the highest technical nature in the Transportation team’s Analysis, Planning and Programming Division.  More information on the Transportation and Utilities Department can be found here:  https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/LTU

Considerable independent judgment is required in interpreting and adapting professional standards and principles as well as official policies, ordinances, regulations, and guidelines for routine and unusual engineering design issues for locally and federally funded projects.  
 
 General supervision, review of work items, and establishment of goals is completed in consultation with the Analysis, Planning and Programming Manager while working alongside and collaborating with other Engineers.  The individual must have strong management skills and the ability to communicate project concepts to a wide audience.

Lincoln is a growing City of close to 300,000 residents and has enjoyed a steady annual population growth rate for the past 30 years. The City consistently earns top national rankings for its quality of life and its economy. This State Capital and college town offers the excitement of a big city with the convenience and friendliness of small-town living. Residents are proud of the city’s award-winning trail network, excellent educational system, low crime rate, high-tech infrastructure, and great climate for job seekers and entrepreneurs.  Lincoln consistently earns top national rankings and has been named the "happiest City in America".
 
 The City of Lincoln offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, group life, Employee Assistance Program, and employer matched retirement plan. The City also offers excellent paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time off.   Remote work options are available after completion of six months of work, at the discretion of department directors and direct supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in engineering and four years of experience in progressively responsible engineering work including experience in a supervisory capacity or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Registration as a Professional Engineer by the State of Nebraska. If registered in another state, must obtain State of Nebraska registration within six months of appointment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Nature of Work/Examples of Work Performed

• Analyze various infrastructure needs and develop municipal transportation improvement projects that prioritize safety, mobility, efficiency, public involvement, fiscal responsibility, and conformance with local, regional, and national standards.
• Evaluate pavement and bridge conditions, coordinate traffic operations, and identify funding availability for projects and programs. Projects range from routine to complex and may include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Roadway reconstruction and rehabilitation
  • Bridge reconstruction and rehabilitation
  • Water main reconstruction
  • Traffic signal reconstruction, and/or
  • Sidewalk reconstruction to meet Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
• Oversee the management and completion of project studies, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for internal staff and outside consultants to ensure policies, standards, procedures, and regulations are followed.
• Assist in the strategic planning and programming of Capital Improvement Projects.
• Implement public information plans, which may include public presentations and attendance at public meetings and hearings on behalf of the City, in order to answer questions regarding transportation and utility projects.
• Provide direct supervision to employees, to include leave approval and employee evaluations.
• Provide technical guidance to employees and coordinate with other City of Lincoln Departments and outside agencies.
• Investigate complex conditions by conducting thorough research and analysis and develop practical, data-driven solutions.

Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience

• Desired Experience:
  • Successful program management
  • Management, maintenance, repair, and inspection of bridges, culverts, roadways, and sidewalks
  • Pavement roadway design
  • Engineering management, and
  • Technical writing.
• Desired Skills and abilities:
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
  • Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Detail oriented, and
  • Ability to create and maintain effective relationships with officials, co-workers, other government agencies, professional service providers, and the general public.
• Desired knowledge: 
  • Principles and practices of civil and structural engineering
  • Bridge inspections, repairs, and repair management
  • Construction and materials, and
  • Sidewalk inspections, repairs, and repair management.

Salary : $103,771 - $141,419