JOB
To Apply: Complete the City's on-line application process with a thorough list of education, training and experience; attach a cover letter and resume. Additional attachments are welcome, but not required.
- This position is open until filled with a first review of applications occurring on May 14, 2026.
Position Information: The Lead Engineering Specialist is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Engineering Specialist group and for performing skilled engineering support and construction inspection duties that could include surveying; reviewing plans and specifications and inspecting Capital Improvement projects; reviewing right-of-way applications and related issues; writing legal descriptions; drafting plans using CAD software; and inspecting development and utility construction. This position is responsible for daily organizing and directing the work of other engineering specialist staff.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Coordinates and schedules the Engineering Specialist group in performance of daily tasks.
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Organizes, directs specialist group, and/or performs topographic and construction surveying tasks including field measurement, data collection, and construction staking, and reviews the work of other Engineering Specialists.
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Organizes, directs specialist group, and performs inspection tasks including verification of proper construction; notification of deficiencies to contractor; preparing and maintaining a variety of records related to inspections, including constructed drawings, drafting plans, drawings, files, forms, and other related records outside in all weather conditions.
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Coordinates specialist group and performs review and issuance of permits utilizing established guidelines and procedures; verifies permit applications against applicable ordinances; enters permit information into the applicable database; makes copies; notifies customers of denial or approval; maintains related files; and/or, performs other related activities.
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Operates computerized drafting systems for generating and/or updating maps, drawings, plans, plats, files, and geographic informational reports; digitizes information and composes legal descriptions.
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Performs a variety of engineering related calculations as directed by the Project Engineer.
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Prepares design for small capitalimprovement projects under the direction of a licensed Engineer.
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Required to drive assigned City Vehicle from City Hall for City business purposes and back.
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Use a 2.5 pound hammer to set survey stakes.
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Lift and remove a 60 pound manhole lid for surveying purposes.
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Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Required Knowledge and Skills:
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Knowledge of basic engineering practices.
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Has a good understanding of basic construction principles and practices.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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Prioritizing and assign work to the engineering specialist group.
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Train other staff on work methods and knowledge.
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Ability to read and comprehend drawings, parcel maps, legal descriptions, improvement plans, and specifications.
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Knowledge of surveying.
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Have the skills to use AUTOCAD drafting and software design tools.
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The skills to use applicable tools and equipment utilized for construction, surveying, and engineering.
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Comfortable using a computer and related software applications.
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Ability to Read and interpret plans, maps, plats, and related documents.
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Operating applicable instruments, hand-held data collectors, levels, and/or other related tools of the trade.
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Knowledge of how to perform site inspections.
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The ability to interpret land survey data.
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Be able to perform mathematical calculations.
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The skills to prepare engineering drawings and cost estimates.
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Have the skills to use a web-based construction project management software. (Ex. Virtual Project Manager)
