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It is amazing to know that by being a part of the City of Idaho Falls team, you would be doing important work for our community that affects people’s lives. Every day brings new challenges and rewards!
Job Description:
Help shape the future of Idaho Falls through meaningful engineering work that keeps our community moving. As part of our Public Works team, you'll design and review critical infrastructure projects, collaborate with developers and contractors, and play a key role in planning the city's continued growth. If you're looking for a career where your expertise makes a lasting impact, you'll find rewarding work, professional development opportunities, and a team committed to serving the community.
The City of Idaho Falls is accepting applications for a Civil Engineer I or Civil Engineer II. This position performs technical and professional engineering work related to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of a variety of City infrastructure projects, developments, and new subdivisions.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Public Works Director or Public Works Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May be assigned to supervise Engineering or Traffic support staff as needed. May provide close supervision to Interns or Seasonal Employees as assigned.
Civil Engineer II:
May be assigned to take responsible charge for the design of selected projects, to include sealing the final plans and specifications or report submittals.
Must be a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Idaho or be currently licensed in another state and obtain Idaho licensure within six months of hire.
Compensation: Salary is dependent on qualifications, experience, and placement as a Civil Engineer I or Civil Engineer II.
Benefits: The City of Idaho Falls offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, professional development opportunities, employee wellness programs, and long-term career growth within public service.
Essential Functions
Reviews Consultant-prepared subdivision and site plans and determines the adequacy of said plans in meeting the City's established standards and limits for accuracy, street cross-sections, designs, curvature, water and sewer line sizes, etc.; determines plat conformity to City's overall established street and utility patterns; verifies city ability to service potential new property with regards to water, sewer, and street requirements; assists City Engineer and Construction Inspection Chief in the final inspection and acceptance of public improvements associated with development projects; evaluates work by other City divisions and developers within public rights-of-way to assure that the work meets City standards, requirements, and sound engineering practices.
Reviews construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates prepared by the Design Section for City infrastructure projects; provides technical guidance to the Design Section on a project-by-project basis as assigned.
Writes technical specifications for sanitary sewer, water, drainage, street, traffic, and other construction projects; research and reviews products, materials, and means and methods of construction for potential approval for use in public infrastructure construction within the City; assists in updating City standard specifications and standard drawings.
Performs detailed technical analysis of traffic operations, water systems, stormwater collection and disposal, and sanitary sewage collection; performs detailed calculations for the design of roadways, piping systems, retaining walls, and other public infrastructure.
Conducts inspections, as assigned, for a variety of public works projects related to general improvements to public works rights-of-way; approves continuance of work progress or issues "stop work" notices based upon compliance to standards and project specifications or permit requirements; performs final walk-through inspections with developers and contractors; reviews pre-construction contractor submittals for materials and equipment and post-construction test reports to assure contract compliance.
Attends pre-project planning and coordination meetings; attends development review meetings; makes presentations before various Boards, Council, and Commissions; explains project goals, objectives, and impact, gives insights related to traffic impact, safety, etc.; and makes recommendations regarding developments and subdivisions.
Supports Federal Aid project Grant applications submittal and administration as assigned.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Education and Experience:
A. Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field;
AND
B. Four (4) years of professional experience associated with municipal engineering or closely related field;
AND
C. Must possess Engineer in Training License or equivalent
OR
D. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of project management techniques and practices; knowledge of design engineering, survey, inspection, and signing and striping, as each is essential to a variety of municipal projects; knowledge of engineering standards and requirements as established by various State and Federal Agencies (i.e., Idaho Department of Highways, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Health and Welfare, United States Environmental Protection Agency, and Federal Aviation Agency); knowledge of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" for streets and highways; knowledge of survey practices and equipment operation; knowledge of intricacies involved in inspection of construction work; knowledge of traffic engineering systems and standards; considerable knowledge of various software applications, i.e., ArcGIS, ArcReader, AutoCAD or Microstation, Microsoft Office applications, etc.
Skill in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to develop effective working relationships with Public Works Department administration and division heads, fellow professionals, the public, and subordinates; ability to exercise diplomacy in dealing with a variety of problems affecting the image of local government.
3. Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Work Environment:
Incumbent of the position performs primarily in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Some field inspection work. Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving minimal muscular strain, related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and reaching. Essential functions require talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity is required. Periodic exposure to workplace hazards surrounding "hard-hat" environments. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Periodic travel required in normal course of job performance.
Pay Range:
See Position Description
Benefits:
Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, vision and life coverage. You will also be eligible for retirement benefits through PERSI. PERSI is a defined benefit plan that offers guaranteed retirement benefits for full-time employees.
