Assistant City Engineer

City of West Fargo; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of West Fargo is seeking an Assistant City Engineer to lead municipal engineering efforts, assist the City Engineer, and help manage the department’s programs and projects. The role focuses on planning, design, and operation of municipal infrastructure and requires a PE license in North Dakota and eight years of relevant experience.

The person will prepare technical reports, coordinate with Public Works and other departments, and assist with CIP and grant opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Eight years of relevant experience is required.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in North Dakota is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist City Engineer in managing the Engineering Department’s services, programs and activities.
• Review design and construction documents for compliance with city standards and ordinances.
• Lead design oversight for municipal infrastructure projects from concept through construction.
• Prepare engineering reports for city boards, commissions and the public.
• Coordinate CIP planning and implementation with other departments and the public.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in ND

Eight years of relevant experience

Job description

Under direction from the City Engineer, the Assistant City Engineer performs highly responsible engineering work to assist with the management, administration, and coordination of Engineering Department services, programs and activities. In the absence of the City Engineer, leads the department in conducting regular business, resolving conflict and/or managing emergency events as well as provides technical support to the City Administrator, Board of Commissioners and other city departments.

• Works closely with the City Engineer to establish priorities, goals, and objectives for successfully operating the Engineering Department in accordance with the city’s values and mission statement.
• Develops, recommends and assists with implementing policies, procedures and regulations for assigned program and service areas to ensure quality and compliance with local, state and/or federal laws.
• Provides leadership, supervision and motivation to assigned staff as well as trains and/or seeks out educational opportunities to promote professional growth.
• Review design and construction documents for public and/or private infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with city standards and ordinances.
• Prepare and present engineering reports and/or departmental topics to city boards, commissions, and committees as well as outside agencies, associations, and the public as directed.
• Coordinates with the Public Works department to establish infrastructure needs and priorities as well as offer technical support and/or make recommendations.
• Assist with coordinating and implementing the city’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) including proactive engagement with other departments, commissioners, and/or the public.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing and administrating contracts/agreements for consulting services and construction of public infrastructure.
• Identifies funding opportunities for public improvements and coordinates with other departments to prepare applications for grants and other programs.
• Assists with the administration of Special Assessment Districts and is knowledgeable of associated policies and procedures.
• Provides technical assistance for communications with the public and/or media including responding to difficult and sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Works safely, follows safe work practices, and identifies and reports unsafe work conditions.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or a related field)
• Eight years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of North Dakota.
• Valid driver’s license.

Municipal

Under this assignment, the Assistant City Engineer will focus on the planning, design, and operation of Municipal Engineering Services.

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a lead design engineer for various public infrastructure projects, taking projects from concept and planning through design, bidding, and construction; provides oversight of the Survey and CAD Managers, and consultants providing specialty design services.
• Performs and/or directs engineering analysis, preliminary design, alternatives analysis, cost estimating, project scoping, and preparation of recommendations for municipal infrastructure improvements.
• Provides technical oversight and engineering support for the City's municipal infrastructure systems, including water distribution, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, lift stations, and other related public infrastructure.
• Evaluates existing infrastructure systems and identifies deficiencies, capacity limitations, operational concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluates proposed development and redevelopment projects for impacts to existing and planned municipal infrastructure systems and provides recommendations regarding infrastructure capacity, improvements, extensions, and coordination.
• Serves as a resource familiar with the special assessment process as defined under N.D.C.C. 40-22 and 40-23.