Engineer

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Posting Number
4030P


Position Title
Engineer


Department
Public Works


Job Code
05113


FLSA Status
Exempt


Union Code/Affiliation
Unrepresented


Division
STREETS & SIDEWALKS


Job Description Summary


The purpose of this job is to provide professional engineering design, maintenance, and technical support. Ensures proper function, adequate capacity, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Prepares, modifies, reviews, and/or submits engineering and construction designs, plans, reports, estimates, and specifications.

• Collects and maintains data for engineering projects and departments. Analyzes and validates data.

• Manages capital improvement projects from identification, prioritization, and design through construction and final acceptance.

• Calculates and prepares cost estimates for construction projects, technical specifications, and written reports.

• Conducts technical reviews on engineering and construction proposals, reports, plans, and calculations

• Ensures plans, specifications, estimates, and reports comply with local, state, and federal requirements and regulations.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Ensures projects follow the public process and comply with City ordinances.

• Participates in public meetings, concept reviews, and communicates with customers.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory authority. Work does require providing guidance and training to others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public, requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.

• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has limited fiscal responsibility.

• May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor work unit or program/promotional-level budgets and expenditures.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field appropriate to the job responsibility.

• 3 to 5 years' experience in engineering, construction, or a related field.

Licenses or Certifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.

• Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and methods of civil engineering and construction, including such specialties as land surveying and mapping, hydraulics, structures, geotechnical, transportation, and/or sanitary sewer.

• Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of construction and building trades.

• Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and/or production methods.

• Engineering design software and computer drafting.

• Maps, deeds, plats, and plans.

• Planning and Zoning regulations.

Skill in:

• Estimating time and materials needed to complete jobs.

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.

Ability to:

• Work from blueprints, plans, and sketches.

• Prepare accurate plans, computations, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and engineering reports.

• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Compile, organize, interpret, and communicate data and results concisely.

• Regularly use a computer, software, phone, and related office equipment.

• Focus on tasks.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment:

• Office or similar environment - Frequently/Often
• Outdoor environment - Sometimes
• Street environment (near moving traffic) - Sometimes
• Construction site - Sometimes
• Vehicle - Sometimes
• Right-of-way environment - Sometimes

Exposures:

• Individuals who are hostile or irate - Sometimes
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) - Sometimes
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) - Sometimes
• Moving mechanical parts - Sometimes
• Fumes or airborne particles - Sometimes
• Loud noises (85+ decibels) - Sometimes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards, as well as outdoor work.

• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly have to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Hours/Days


M-F 8-5, 40 hours per week. Some flexibility for times and days based on meeting expectations for the position.

Starting Salary
$34.78-$42.79/hour Minimum-Midpoint; Commensurate with training and experience.


Pay Grade
111


Number of Positions Available
1


Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants


This position requires a Professional Engineer license. If the candidate does not have a P.E., consideration may be given to hiring the candidate as an Engineering Specialist ($31.33 to $38.55/hour)

This position is open until filled, but has a preferred application deadline of Friday, May 15, 2026.
**This Engineer position is specifically street pavement preservation-related. The person in this position will be intricately involved with the planning and execution of many aspects of the Pavement Management Program for the City and will work closely with Street Operations personnel to coordinate work. Participates in the review of construction and development plans and subdivision plats to ensure compliance with regulations and standards for street construction. Prepares and maintains a variety of engineering documents, which may include plans, specifications, contracts, maps, standards, and policies. Maintains and updates street-related inventory. Develops geographic information systems. Draft resolutions, ordinances, and memos for City Council consideration. Answers inquiries and concerns from the public regarding pavement condition, street deterioration, project planning, and other maintenance-related issues. Conducts research, evaluates, and makes recommendations regarding proposed and existing facilities and services; conducts system planning studies. Assists with weather emergencies, including winter weather response. Performs related duties as needed or assigned.

Notice to Applicants


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