Assistant City Engineer, Engineering

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vacation and sick leave

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness clinic

Retirement system

Job summary

The City of Alexandria is seeking a qualified Assistant City Engineer to supervise and perform advanced professional engineering work in planning, design, plan review, construction, and maintenance of city transportation and drainage infrastructure. The role reports to the City Engineer and requires licensure as a Professional Engineer in Louisiana.

Annual salary ranges from $67,393.87 to $101,069.12, Grade 35, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the Louisiana State Board.
• Three years of engineering experience as a PE, preferably civil.
• Must possess a valid driver's license; Louisiana license required.
• Floodplain management certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital project administration, budget monitoring, schedule updates, and invoice processing.
• Supervise design and construction phases; coordinate with consultants, contractors, and inspectors; approve change orders.
• Plan and review project design, specifications, and bid documents; manage cost projections and schedules.
• Communicate with public, property owners, and other agencies; prepare executive summaries and reports for City Council.

Skills

Driver's license

Public service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Floodplain Management Certification (optional)

Job description

Assistant City Engineer, Engineering

Annual Salary Range: $67,393.87 - $101,069.12 Grade: 35

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Engineering Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana, to supervise and perform professional engineering work of an advanced level in the planning, design, plan review, construction, and maintenance of City transportation and drainage infrastructure under the direction of the City Engineer.

Benefits:

The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria’s Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the administrative aspects of capital projects; monitors budget and expenditures; updates project schedules and monitors progress of project in meeting established schedule; processes purchase order requisitions, work orders, and invoices; reviews project progress reports submitted by contractors; coordinates acquisition and/or maintenance of required permitting; schedules inspections to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements; facilitates adherence to all reporting and documentation requirements; evaluates and monitors progress against performance and quality measurements.


• Manages capital projects during design and/or construction phases; conducts and oversees inspections of work underway; attends regular project progress meetings; works with consultants, contractors, and work crews to resolve problems and initiate the appropriate solutions; reviews field decisions and approves change orders as appropriate; prepares, reviews, and processes change orders for changes to contracted scope of work; monitors adherence to project schedules and budget; inspects quality of construction work and materials; coordinates final inspections with contractors and engineers; and facilitates project acceptance with other City departments or government agencies.


• Coordinates and participates in the programming phase of the project (planning & preliminary design/concepts); identifies user needs and requirements; confers with all appropriate parties to solicit input and feedback; supervises the development cost projections, engineering design and specifications, project budgets, and schedules; facilitates approval of project and final design; prepares project specifications and bid documents; reviews and evaluates bids; and provide direction/supervision to engineering and drafting technicians assigned to the project.


• Provides internal and public relations relative to capital projects; serves as a liaison to the public, property owners, media, other government agencies, and other City departments / officials regarding project planning, design and construction progress; responds to inquiries or complaints; consults with superintendents, directors and/or other officials to review status of projects, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations; and prepares executive summaries and reports for presentation to City Council, Planning Commission, or other officials as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering; supplemented by three (3) years of engineering experience as a Professional Engineer, preferably in civil engineering. Must possess and maintain a license as a Professional Engineer by the Louisiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Registered engineers from another state shall have one (1) year to become certified within the State of Louisiana. Must possess a valid driver's license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. May be required to obtain flood plain management certification.

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week; may work overtime, including holidays and weekends.

Accepting applications: Until filled

Civil Service Department Ph. [phone] or [phone] Fax [phone], Email: [e-mail]

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer