CIVIL ENGINEER I W/O P.E.

NATURE OF POSITION

The Civil Engineer I (without PE) performs engineering assignments for the planning, design, and construction of projects under the direction of a licensed professional engineer. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General direction and oversight are provided by a licensed professional engineer (Civil Engineer I/II/III, or the City Engineer as assigned).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Employees of the City of Walla Walla are expected to model and foster the City’s core values: Service – Integrity – Collaboration – Equality – Leadership – Community
2. Design and oversee assigned projects. Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents for construction projects.
3. Coordinate with adjoining property owners, utility providers, and city, state, and federal stakeholders.
4. Assist in the planning of projects, schedules, and budgets.
5. Assist in the management of consultant and construction contracts. 
6. Provide technical assistance to consultants, customers, and staff; assure compliance with City codes, ordinances, and general engineering practices. 
7. Communicate with concerned citizens, City departments, and outside agencies to provide engineering assistance and recommendations, exchange information, discuss concerns and needs, respond to inquiries and complaints; assure appropriate information is provided and problems are resolved.
8. Monitor assigned projects during construction; perform inspection activities as required. Maintain project records and documentation; prepare payment requests; monitor project expenditures to keep them within budget.  
9. Responsible for composing correspondence between the City, contractors, consultants, other agencies, and the general public. 
10. Prepare a variety of technical reports and/or analysis to support programs and/or City operations, present written and oral recommendations. 
11. Explain engineering concepts and principles; review documents and correspondence. 
12. Assist in the preparation and administration of grants and loans. 
13. Conduct traffic counts.
14. Update and maintain City of Walla Walla Standard Plans.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Demonstrate punctual, regular, and reliable attendance which is essential for successful job performance. 
2. Present a positive, professional image; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; assure excellent customer service with internal and external customers.
3. Execute assignments, projects, and job responsibilities efficiently and within defined timeframes; work independently and effectively with little direction.
4. Demonstrate good judgment and employ critical thinking to execute duties, identify issues, seek solutions, and recommend improvements in support of departmental goals.
5. Assist staff and higher-level management; participate in resolving operational or interpersonal concerns; participate in training, meetings, and on committees as assigned.
6. Respect the value of diversity in the workplace and the community.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of civil and environmental engineering.
• Principles and practices of project management and contract administration.
• Interpret, apply, and explain local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, specifications, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Municipal government operations.
• Oral and written communication skills to include correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Ability to communicate scientific and technical matters to non-technical individuals, including policymakers.
• Report writing and plan interpretation techniques.
• Record-keeping techniques.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Operate a Windows-based PC with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and other engineering and administrative software applications; GIS; AutoCAD Civil 3D; standard business and office machines including copier, scanner, and calculator; specialized tools.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting and standing for extended periods of time, walking over rough or uneven surfaces; seeing, hearing, and speaking to exchange information; intermittently kneel down, stoop, bend and twist at the waist; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb ladders; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment; construction and utility sites; driving a vehicle to assigned work areas. Subject to seasonal and adverse weather conditions. 

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification. Valid state driver's license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual in Spanish. Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Salary : $75,588 - $91,980