City of Sierra Vista
Overview
CIVIL ENGINEER I - $78,177 - $117,265; CIVIL ENGINEER II - $84,431 - $126,648.
Under general guidance of the Capital Improvement and Development Manager, the primary role is to oversee the planning, estimating, design, and construction of the City's facilities and infrastructure improvement projects. This position is also responsible for reviewing the plans of proposed private developments within city limits. Specifically, the engineer reviews plans for public right-of-way, improvements, traffic/transportation, drainage/hydrology, sewer, water, and other public utilities, ensuring the proposed work is in conformance with city codes and professional engineering standards. The individual must have good problem solving and people skills including the ability to listen and communicate clearly and professionally with City Staff, and members of the public.
FLSA status: Exempt.
Responsibilities
Development Review
Reviews and approves private development plans related to streets, storm water, sewers, water systems, and other public utilities and infrastructure within city boundaries or service areas
Checks plans for conformance with regulations regarding engineering, development code, right-of-way, and public works standards
Reviews subdivision plats, easements/dedications, preliminary site plans, and final public improvement construction plans
Evaluates the impact of proposed developments and makes recommendations for improvements
Reviews hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
Performs ADEQ reviews for public water, sewer line extensions and issues permits in compliance with the City’s ADEQ delegation agreement
Coordinates with other City departments, outside engineers, and contractors to help accomplish project goals
Manage City Improvement Projects
Coordinates efforts with outside agencies and project stakeholders
Performs project planning and preliminary design
Draft project specifications, provide design for construction plans, and produce reports in compliance with city codes and standard engineering practices
Serves as project manager/project officer for capital improvements projects
Participates in project planning and development
Coordinate public meetings
Prepares engineering cost estimates, and develop project budgets
Works with the Procurement Division on securing outsourced professional work and construction services
Prepare, review, and provide recommendations for qualification statements, proposals, and contract bids
Manage construction and project budgets
Explore, apply, and coordinate grants from external sources to fund improvements
Perform Right of Way Research
Prepares clearances for grant projects
Coordinate with utility companies
General Engineering Functions
Assists with City's floodplain program
Perform Construction Inspector tasks, as needed
Develop engineering standards, policies, and procedures
Supervise daily tasks and activities of drafting, inspection, and secretarial personnel relating to the assigned projects
Investigates and responds to individual citizen or Council requests involving public works infrastructure
Represents the city with various governmental agencies, consultants, contractors, and the general public on engineering matters
Reviews and prepares engineering studies as related for design and public improvements
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of civil engineering including but not limited to: Geotechnical, Transportation, Wastewater, Environmental, Structural, Hydrology and Hydraulics
Principles and practices of public utility design and construction
Principles of engineering as applied to planning, design, and construction of public works facilities and projects
Methods, materials, and techniques employed in traffic engineering and uniform traffic control devices
Construction materials, methods, and inspection techniques
Skill in
The design, construction, and maintenance of public facilities and infrastructure, including, but not limited to, storm water, roadway, sanitary sewer systems, sewer treatment plants, water mains, water and sewer pumping stations, and other specialty projects
Engineering calculations needed for design
Preparing design plans and specifications
Construction cost estimates and engineering economics
Conducting engineering studies and developing appropriate recommendations and reports
Performing technical research and solving engineering problems
Hydrologic/Hydraulic calculations and modeling using HEC-HMS and other hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software
Preparation and Evaluation of Traffic Engineering Analysis/Statements
Preparation and Evaluation of Geotechnical Reports, Soils/Material Reports and common test methods
Preparation of Temporary Traffic Control Plans
Arizona Department of Quality Standards and Permitting
Planning, assigning, and supervising work of office and field personnel
Collaboration with other city departments and other public agencies to resolve complex issues with positive outcomes
Working with property owners, developers, contractors, and the general public to effect positive relationships
Communicating effectively, orally and in writing
Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with other agencies, contractors, city staff, elected officials, and the public
Proficiency in personal computer skills utilizing MS Office, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GIS software, such as AVEC and Arc GIS
Education and Experience ENGINEER I: $78,177 - $117,265
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field with Engineering In Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.
One (1) year experience in civil engineering design and/or construction is preferred.
*Degree must be from an institution accredited as recognized by the U.S Department of Education as indicated in the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.
ENGINEER II: $84,431 - $126,648
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Arizona.
Valid Arizona Driver's license.
Five years experience as an engineer required; municipal experience is highly desirable.
*Degree must be from an institution accredited as recognized by the U.S Department of Education as indicated in the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.
Additional Information The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.
The City of Sierra Vista complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.
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Under general guidance of the Capital Improvement and Development Manager, the primary role is to oversee the planning, estimating, design, and construction of the City's facilities and infrastructure improvement projects. This position is also responsible for reviewing the plans of proposed private developments within city limits. Specifically, the engineer reviews plans for public right-of-way, improvements, traffic/transportation, drainage/hydrology, sewer, water, and other public utilities, ensuring the proposed work is in conformance with city codes and professional engineering standards. The individual must have good problem solving and people skills including the ability to listen and communicate clearly and professionally with City Staff, and members of the public.
FLSA status: Exempt.
Responsibilities
Development Review
Reviews and approves private development plans related to streets, storm water, sewers, water systems, and other public utilities and infrastructure within city boundaries or service areas
Checks plans for conformance with regulations regarding engineering, development code, right-of-way, and public works standards
Reviews subdivision plats, easements/dedications, preliminary site plans, and final public improvement construction plans
Evaluates the impact of proposed developments and makes recommendations for improvements
Reviews hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
Performs ADEQ reviews for public water, sewer line extensions and issues permits in compliance with the City’s ADEQ delegation agreement
Coordinates with other City departments, outside engineers, and contractors to help accomplish project goals
Manage City Improvement Projects
Coordinates efforts with outside agencies and project stakeholders
Performs project planning and preliminary design
Draft project specifications, provide design for construction plans, and produce reports in compliance with city codes and standard engineering practices
Serves as project manager/project officer for capital improvements projects
Participates in project planning and development
Coordinate public meetings
Prepares engineering cost estimates, and develop project budgets
Works with the Procurement Division on securing outsourced professional work and construction services
Prepare, review, and provide recommendations for qualification statements, proposals, and contract bids
Manage construction and project budgets
Explore, apply, and coordinate grants from external sources to fund improvements
Perform Right of Way Research
Prepares clearances for grant projects
Coordinate with utility companies
General Engineering Functions
Assists with City's floodplain program
Perform Construction Inspector tasks, as needed
Develop engineering standards, policies, and procedures
Supervise daily tasks and activities of drafting, inspection, and secretarial personnel relating to the assigned projects
Investigates and responds to individual citizen or Council requests involving public works infrastructure
Represents the city with various governmental agencies, consultants, contractors, and the general public on engineering matters
Reviews and prepares engineering studies as related for design and public improvements
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of civil engineering including but not limited to: Geotechnical, Transportation, Wastewater, Environmental, Structural, Hydrology and Hydraulics
Principles and practices of public utility design and construction
Principles of engineering as applied to planning, design, and construction of public works facilities and projects
Methods, materials, and techniques employed in traffic engineering and uniform traffic control devices
Construction materials, methods, and inspection techniques
Skill in
The design, construction, and maintenance of public facilities and infrastructure, including, but not limited to, storm water, roadway, sanitary sewer systems, sewer treatment plants, water mains, water and sewer pumping stations, and other specialty projects
Engineering calculations needed for design
Preparing design plans and specifications
Construction cost estimates and engineering economics
Conducting engineering studies and developing appropriate recommendations and reports
Performing technical research and solving engineering problems
Hydrologic/Hydraulic calculations and modeling using HEC-HMS and other hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software
Preparation and Evaluation of Traffic Engineering Analysis/Statements
Preparation and Evaluation of Geotechnical Reports, Soils/Material Reports and common test methods
Preparation of Temporary Traffic Control Plans
Arizona Department of Quality Standards and Permitting
Planning, assigning, and supervising work of office and field personnel
Collaboration with other city departments and other public agencies to resolve complex issues with positive outcomes
Working with property owners, developers, contractors, and the general public to effect positive relationships
Communicating effectively, orally and in writing
Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with other agencies, contractors, city staff, elected officials, and the public
Proficiency in personal computer skills utilizing MS Office, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GIS software, such as AVEC and Arc GIS
Education and Experience ENGINEER I: $78,177 - $117,265
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field with Engineering In Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.
One (1) year experience in civil engineering design and/or construction is preferred.
*Degree must be from an institution accredited as recognized by the U.S Department of Education as indicated in the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.
ENGINEER II: $84,431 - $126,648
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Arizona.
Valid Arizona Driver's license.
Five years experience as an engineer required; municipal experience is highly desirable.
*Degree must be from an institution accredited as recognized by the U.S Department of Education as indicated in the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.
Additional Information The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.
The City of Sierra Vista complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.
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