Project Engineer

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Experience: Senior

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The Project Engineer provides design, project management, floodplain

management and support services for City infrastructure and capital

improvement projects. As a Professional Engineer, the job includes

designing projects such as parking lots, lift and pump stations, water

and sewer infrastructure projects, storm water projects, roads and

streets, intersection upgrades, bridges, structures and others. The job

includes plan approval, feasibility studies, project management and

oversight of the work of contracted engineering firms.

The job requires State of Idaho certification as a Licensed Professional

Engineer in good standing, with knowledge of and experience with

engineering design principles, practices, and objectives, especially as

they apply to civil engineering, infrastructure, and capital improvement

projects. This job performs the duties of the City Engineer in that

employees absence, including the duties of Floodplain Administrator.

The job requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative

working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City

employees, other organizations, and the general public. The work

environment includes an office and field environment. The field

environment may include exposure to adverse weather conditions and

working in construction and high traffic areas. The noise level is

generally moderate.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Provides design and support services in the Engineering Department
  
  

for City infrastructure and capital improvement projects. Analyzes

City needs for short- and long-term infrastructure and capital

improvements and creates plans for project implementation. Designs

City infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, parking

lots, lift and pump stations, water and sewer infrastructure

projects, storm water projects, roads and streets, intersection

upgrades, bridges and structures. Creates design drawings,

elevations, diagrams, and specifications. Writes bid documents,

reviews submitted bid documents, oversees bidding process, and

monitors construction for adherence to specifications. Ensures that

engineering design and construction in the floodplain is performed

in accordance with City ordinances, State and national standards.

• Coordinates with and monitors outside engineering firms contracted
  
  

to design large, complex projects. Coordinates City projects with

other local, state, and federal agencies and interested and affected

community groups.

• Answers inquiries and provides information to the public, other City
  
  

departments, and private engineers, developers, and architects.

Prepares and presents reports and information to the public.

• Writes and administers grants. Ensures federally funded projects
  
  

follow complex federal and state guidelines.

• Directs work of Engineering Technicians, surveyors and
  
  

administrative personnel; directs and assists in training interns.

• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description
  
  

restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and

responsibilities to this position at any time.

• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City
  
  

policies, procedures, and safety practices.

**ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS**

• High school diploma or GED; and
• Bachelors Degree in civil engineering is required;
• State of Idaho certification as a Licensed Professional Engineer in
  
  

good standing is required;

• Five (5) years experience, i ncluding two (2) years experience as a
  
  

project manager, is required;

• Idaho drivers license required.
  
  

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the

Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities To Successfully Perform The

essential functions of the position may be considered.

• CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**\
  
  

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum

knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to

satisfactorily perform each essential duty and be successful in the

position.

*Knowledge of:*

Engineering design principles, practices, and objectives, especially as

they apply to civil engineering, infrastructure, and capital improvement

projects;

Federal, state, City, and other statutes, codes, and regulations

governing municipal and civil engineering, bidding, construction and

floodplain management;

Federal, state, City, health and safety, environmental, and other

applicable building and construction codes;

Project cost estimation and accounting methods and techniques;

Land survey methods and techniques;

Construction contract administration methods and techniques;

GIS and other data collection and computer mapping and modeling systems;

Customer service methods and techniqu