ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Manages specific projects including supervising the work of subordinate engineering staff in these projects.
- Reviews construction plans for public works projects and private developments.
- Develops and administers City contracts for professional services and public works construction projects, including inspection work.
- Designs construction plans for public works projects, including construction specifications.
- Administers grant programs for roadway improvements.
- Reviews the work of engineering department staff and assists them as needed
- Prepares and administers CIP programs for roadways
- Resolve construction and traffic inquiries from the public.
- Prepares schedules, projections and reports for assigned public works projects, including time and cost estimates.
- Monitors and analyzes the traffic management system and designs improvements as needed.
- Maintains Databases, record keeping, and issues Engineering permits.
- Coordinates and performs regular inspections of City roadway infrastructure, including biannual pavement evaluation.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to act as a project manager from the initial stage of design to completion, including overseeing contractors, inspecting the work and preparing cost estimates.
- Ability to supervise the work of subordinate staff on specific projects.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public work design, drafting, surveying and construction.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, including resolving inquiries from the public regarding new construction and compose reports on construction project status.
- Knowledge of personal computers, automated civil engineering design software, CAD applications, GIS, survey applications, word processing, spreadsheets and database programs.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws and municipal ordinances governing public works design and surveying in order to ensure compliance to same.
- Excellent organizational, coordination and tracking skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to present a positive image of the department and the City to the public.
- Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in the application of engineering theory, judgement, design and/or construction management.
- Registered as an Engineer-in-Training
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in municipal engineering, transportation and/or water resources
- Registered Professional Engineer with the State of Wisconsin or ability to obtain the Professional Engineer certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance.
Physical Effort: Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Some exposure to disagreeable features.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
- The task requires close visual acuity to perform various activities.
- The task requires oral communications ability.
- The task requires sound perception.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $83,142.00 - $112,242.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
