Job Summary
The City of Elyria is seeking to hire a Project Engineer to join our Engineering Department. The ideal candidate will have a current State of Ohio Professional Engineering Registration who can provide professional and technical engineering expertise on capital improvement projects related to the function of the City, its infrastructure systems, including planning, coordinating, and operations.
Essential Duties:
- Pursues available funding for various projects.
- Develops budgets for operations, services, and cost estimates for project improvements.
- Plans and supervises design of public works projects; directs project related surveys, and plan preparation related to the projects.
- Maintain operational compliance with regulatory permits.
- Areas of assignments may involve streets, drainage, sewers, water mains, bridges, and public buildings and grounds.
- Review construction documents including plans and specifications for compliance with the applicable design and regulatory requirements.
- Preparation of construction and systems plans, and contract specifications for various public works projects.
- Oversight of project bidding and project progress; directs projects as required.
- Review of Consultant and Contractor work for accuracy.
- Administration of public works contracts.
- Review of pay estimates for compliance with contract and work performed.
- Interaction with the public, provide responses to technical questions including the dissemination of information to the public.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the City Engineer.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related disciplines; project management or related experience of at least 3 years.
- PE license required. May consider 3 year experienced Engineers with the ability to obtain the PE license within 6 months of employment.
- Should have computer proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office (Excel, Word & Outlook) and other essential software programs.
- Experience working with rules and regulation of US and Ohio EPA, FHWA, and ODOT a plus.
- NICET or PIC training also a plus.
- Minimum Qualification can be substituted with an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
- Ohio Driver’s License.
- PE License or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of civil engineering, survey and design; wastewater and fresh water treatment plant operations (preferred), public works construction; budgeting; survey and design; bridge design, construction, and maintenance; utility construction, maintenance, and repair; public relations.
- Computer applications including the Microsoft suite, AutoCAD and ESRI.
- Ability to direct the work of others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the public; follow written and oral instructions; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; provide complex reports; complete grant applications; participates in public presentations; research, collect and analyze data and prepare analyses and budget.
- Make important judgments with regard to varied business matters of significance to the Department and City.
- Think analytically and creatively.
- Work independently.
- Work as a team member.
SKILLS:
- Managing engineering projects;
- Preparing engineering specifications;
- Ensuring compliance with applicable internal and/or external program requirements;
- Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
- Reading and comprehending drawings, designs, improvement plans, and specifications;
- Managing contracts;
- Preparing and reviewing bids;
- Monitoring a budget;
- Preparing and maintaining records;
- Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
- Work is performed in both an office and outdoor settings. The work requires inspection and oversight of operations of various plant, building, facility and construction sites, both public and private and requires exposure to construction sites, water and wastewater plants, old landfills, brownfields, and other sites.
- Hand-eye coordination is necessary for the operation of equipment and vehicles, computers, various office and mechanical equipment.
SCHEDULE OF HOURS:
Normal work hours are 8:00am – 4:30pm; Some overtime will be necessary
TO APPLY:
Complete and return a City of Elyria Employment Application Form available on the city website https://www.cityofelyria.org/department/human-resources/ and click Download Application on the right OR your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in this position, why you think you are a good match, and how you think you can contribute to the City of Elyria as a Project Manager in the Engineering Department of the City of Elyria.
Deliver your application, resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources
Elyria City Hall, Suite 103
131 Court Street
Elyria, Ohio 44035
Or email to:
[email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $76,897.60 - $107,723.20 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Civil engineering: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Professional Engineer (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Elyria, OH 44035 (Required)
Work Location: In person
