Engineer 1

Department: Public Works   

Reports To: City Engineer, P.E. 

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt 

GENERAL PURPOSE:
 

Under the direction of a Professional Engineer (P.E.), performs engineering work for water, sanitary sewer, street, stormwater, and other Public Works issues and programs; ensures technical competence and compliance with all current codes and criteria; works with maintenance crews to problem solve, review and inspects permitted work, and works towards building public trust and confidence in its Public Works Department. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the individual in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be  to perform additional, position-specific duties as assigned. 

• Work on projects for the City’s Capital Improvement (CIP) program; oversees project’s technical and financial directions, administers professional service, design, and construction contracts including design construction negotiations; establishes initial project budgets, cost estimates, cash flow projections and master schedules; monitors project schedules and budgets to ensure financial and schedule milestones are met; develops and provides routine updates of project schedule and budgets; resolves public questions and concerns; coordinates with other municipal agencies and/or private utilities and companies involved in the project; oversees easement acquisition/utility relocation and permitting activities; prevents or resolves problems occurring during project development and execution; participates in the development of bidding documents and the construction contract award process; analyzes problems during project and takes appropriate action to resolve; provides regular reports and briefings; and ensures project records and documentation are properly maintained and performs quality assurance for the project.  

• Work with City staff as needed to keep the project on schedule and provide appropriate response times to customer requests; and provides feedback regarding performance of delegated tasks.  

• Maintain knowledge base and researches activities associated with City software such as Geographic Information System (GIS), InfoSewer, InfoWater, Pavement Management, and Project Management Software.  

• Provide engineering support/information for other City Departments including Administration, Streets, Water, Sanitary Sewer, Parks, Police, etc; reviews engineering manuals and provides technical responses as needed.  

• Support the relationship between the City of Belton and the constituent population by providing excellent customer service; promotes the City goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and City information; and performs related duties as  or assigned.  

• Ensures that job duties are completed in strict adherence to established safe work practices.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:  

• Operations, services, and activities of a City Engineering Division. 

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations affecting area of assignment. 

• Street, storm, sewer, sanitary and waterline design. 

• Engineering calculations and software programs associated with area of assignment. 

• Structure, organization and inter-relationships of City departments, agencies, and related governmental agencies and offices affecting assigned functions. 

• Principles and practices of program development, project budget preparation and administration. 

• Negotiation principles and practices. 

• Effective communication principles and practices to include public relations. 

• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation. 

• Basic project management techniques. 

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 

• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and CAD. 

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public. 

• Applying principles and practices of civil engineering related to area of assignment. 

• Performing professional engineering duties involved in the design and development of a variety of engineering projects. 

• Applying project management techniques and principles and defining a detailed project scope and control scope as a means of achieving overall project objectives. 

• Preparing, reviewing, interpreting, analyzing, and modifying complex engineering plans, drawings, specifications, contract documents, and engineering reports for conformance to professional standards and approved budgets. 

• Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. 

• Preparing and analyzing complex data and comprehensive reports. 

• Performing negotiations and effectively partnering with other departments and groups. 

• Analyzing and reviewing project budgetary information to determine the overall impacts. 

• Responding to inquiries with effective oral and written communication. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university. 

• Possession of a valid Driver’s License. 

• Valid FE (Engineer Intern) certification preferred. 

Physical Requirements:  

• Work is performed in a standard office environment but will occasionally be exposed to weather conditions and heavy machinery Required to lift or carry animals weighing up to 90 pounds.