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City of Newton, NC —Newton, NC
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Research
- Office

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City Engineer

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Newton, NC

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Full Job Description

JOB

Primary Reason Why Classification Exists

To provide professional engineering services and technical assistance to City staff including but not limited to designing, problem-solving, construction project management, and addressing concerns from business owners and citizens.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The primary function of this classification is to manage and perform top-level professional civil engineering work, providing management and solutions to complex problems that arise in the design, review, and construction of City infrastructure and related development projects. The City Engineer serves as the principal engineering specialist, responsible for integrating services within and among Utilities, Public Works, and Developmental Services functions. The City oversees and participates in design and review of capital improvement development and is responsible for directing major projects, supervising and performing complex engineering reviews, and enforcing legal and contractual requirements. Work is performed under the general direction of the Planning Director, but considerable latitude is granted for independent judgment and initiative. Exercises direct supervision of the Project Coordinator position.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Plans, organizes, and coordinates the City’s engineering activities such as engineering design, contract preparation and review, site suitability studies, and review of legal descriptions of real property
Monitors work in progress or upon completion for compliance with standards; prepares documentation and improvement plans, and recommend appropriate corrective actions
Reviews and approves all capital improvement designs and projects in addition to projects with the City’s right-of-way, including oversite and approval of project work from multiple divisions and departments
Reviews and participates in the preparation of environmental assessments
Prepares highly complex and technical reports; documents policies and procedures; performs research
Meets and confers with developers, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding City policies, regulations, and procedures
Reviews plans to ensure that infrastructure issues are adequately addressed; administers the work of consultants performing capital improvement research, evaluation, planning, design, construction, or maintenance
Oversees, and evaluates adequacy of consultant engineering services; prepares requests for proposal and legal notices; participates in the bid and bid award process; coordinates contract activities and provides technical advice and interpretation as needed
Coordinates engineering activities with other divisions and departments; represents the City in outside governmental organizations and agencies; provides support to boards and commissions on engineering matters; participates in professional groups and committees
Attends, makes presentations, and facilitates internal and external meetings as needed; represents the City at meetings related to engineering issues; meets with neighborhood groups and commissions, task forces, committees, the City Council, and other as necessary
Conducts feasibility studies and environmental impact assessments and provides engineering designs, project timelines, and cost estimates for proposed projects to City departments and divisions
Manages construction projects; holds pre-construction conferences; prepares contracts for City Council approval; Monitors construction for conflicts between intent and design and for compliance with scope, budget, and schedule; reviews contractor pay requests
Reviews residential and commercial applications for developments, subdivisions, site plans, construction plans, and City specifications for conformance to establish standards, policies, and principles
Provides and enters plan review comments into various reporting systems
Provides technical information regarding engineering projects to consultants, contractors, other departments, and the general public
Assists in coordinating the activities of governmental agencies, private contractors, and others involved with City projects
Assists in planning and coordinating the design and construction of all infrastructure and public services projects including streets, sidewalks, sewer systems, bridges, parks, drainage structures, and office and facility design and retrofitting
Assists in determining which projects will be completed in-house and which will be outsourced to achieve the best outcome in a fiscally responsible manner
Administers the issuance of permits to private individuals and corporations for construction in the public right-of-way to ensure public safety and preclude any liability for negligence on the part of the City
Administers City bridge inspections to ensure public safety and adequate maintenance
Prepares regular and special reports relative to the design, construction, and funding of engineering projects to ensure compliance and fiscal responsibility
Manages, directs, and evaluates the work of the Project Coordinator position; participates in the selection process, recommends disciplinary actions up to and including dismissal, conducts performance evaluations, and ensures proper training
Maintains accurate records and files
Performs other related duties as assigned

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering and administration as applied to the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and inspection of public, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings, maintenance services, streets, water distribution and wastewater collection systems including stormwater, planning and development, etc.
Knowledge of principles of general construction, particularly related to municipal improvement projects
Knowledge of principles and practices of subdivision design, urban planning, and municipal infrastructure
Knowledge of practices, procedures, and methods of municipal assessments
Knowledge of principles and practices of land surveying related to civil engineering design and construction and property and easement descriptions and acquisitions
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, as well as industry standards and best practices, recent developments, current literature, and sources of information
Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal and project budgeting, cost estimation, funding, project management, and contract administration
Knowledge of principles and practices of record management
Knowledge of public hearing, review, and approval process
Knowledge of methods and materials used in the design, construction, and inspection of various engineering projects
Knowledge of principles and practices of personnel management, supervision, training, and performance management
Ability to perform or oversee professional level engineering design, installation, and maintenance services and programs
Ability to analyze and interpret engineering, legal, technical, regulatory, and operational documents, manuals, journals, blueprints, diagrams, and specifications in accordance with design requirements and applicable standards and regulations
Ability to analyze engineering and managerial problems, identify alternative solutions and consequences, and make sound recommendations, and prepare technical reports
Ability to interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, written technical materials, and City engineering policies and procedures
Ability to use computers and software to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation, prepare and present clear, concise, and logical written reports and oral presentations for both small and large groups, distribute information, and to coordinate projects and tasks
Ability to use computerized mapping and geographic information systems and associated software related to the field of civil engineering
Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with minimal supervision and to make appropriate decisions in the absence of a supervisor
Ability to use tact, discretion, and prudence during interactions with individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds in person and over the phone especially when interactions may be confrontational or when relationships may be strained
Ability to select, manage, train, evaluate, and discipline staff according to City policies and procedures
Ability to delegate authority and responsibility in order to organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines
Ability to use independent judgement within general policy guidelines
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

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