What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Engineer position at Town of Colonie?
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The Assistant Engineer performs engineering and administrative duties related to the design, construction and inspection of Town infrastructure and facilities, water distribution systems, sewage collections systems and stormwater collection systems. The incumbent provides engineering services as required involving highway and building construction, underground infrastructure, pump stations and treatment plants. Work is performed under close supervision and is subject to review and approval of Town Professional Engineers. The incumbent performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Reviews and evaluates engineering consultant plans, specifications and proposals;
Reviews plans and specifications for construction of new Town infrastructure and commercial and residential subdivision proposals;
Conducts periodic field inspections of Town infrastructure under construction;
Produces design drawing sketches/models and specifications;
Produces cost estimates for Town projects;
Assists in the development of specifications for the procurement of bids and services;
Assists in the drafting of grant proposals and the monitoring of grants;
Provides technical assistance to para-professional engineering staff;
Assists in computerizing and updating of mapping, record keeping and files.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and procedures of engineering including related computations; proficiency in using computer hardware and software systems as they relate to engineering; good knowledge of engineering relating to the design, operations, and maintenance of infrastructure; good knowledge of construction materials, methods, standards and testing; working knowledge of applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing engineering design and construction; ability to prepare specifications and reports; ability to select, from a variety of alternatives, the most effective and cost efficient methods of work; ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate information from a variety of sources and prepare recommendations; ability to perform complex mathematical and engineering calculations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering AND successful completion of a National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
NOTE: The degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseekers/degree.cfm. The candidate must pay the required evaluation fee.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,566.00 - $95,073.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Fundamentals of Engineering examination completion (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,566 - $95,073