Assistant Civil Engineer

City of Norwalk; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401A retirement plan

Life insurance

Dental coverage

Deferred compensation

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

The City of Norwalk is seeking a Civil Engineer / Land Surveyor to lead planning, design and inspection of public works projects on-site in Norwalk, CT. Responsibilities include preparing plans, performing cost estimates and guiding survey crews.

Required is a civil engineering or land surveying degree with 2 years of related experience and eligibility for Engineer-in-Training or higher certification within two years. Strong technical writing and supervision skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Land Surveying.
• Two years of Civil Engineering experience or equivalent training to obtain engineer-in-training certification or higher.
• License or Certification eligibility within two years ( Engineer-in-Training, PE, or licensed Land Surveyor).

Responsibilities

• Lead in preparing plans, specifications and designs for public works projects.
• Prepare preliminary costs and material estimates for construction projects.
• Inspect construction projects and ensure conformance to designs and schedules.
• Provide technical information to City Departments and Commissions.
• Supervise survey crew and lower professional staff; coordinate field work.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Land Surveying

Cost Estimation

Technical Reporting

Team Leadership

Survey Equipment

Interpret Plans

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Land Surveying

Tools

Programmable Calculator

Drafting Equipment

Specialized Engineering Equipment

Job description

Description of Work

Position Definition:

Selects and applies standard civil engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to a variety of public works planning, construction, design and land surveying projects; provides technical assistance and consultation to City Departments, Boards and Commissions; and inspects construction projects.

General Duties:

Receives oral or written directions from Supervisor. Organizes and plans work according to standard procedures. Establishes priorities within work assignment. Leads in preparing plans, specifications and designs for public works projects, including street and sidewalk construction, drainage improvements and facilities improvements. Prepares preliminary costs and materials estimates for construction projects. Performs technical review and prepares commentary on permit applications in protected zones. Provides technical information and general assistance to City Departments, Boards and Commissions. Investigates drainage problems and complaints and prepares design changes as needed. Prepares, analyzes and reports in specialized engineering areas such as hydraulics and drainage. Oversees soil tests to determine sub-surface profile and characteristics of soil and water table as necessary. Prepares technical reports for the Principal Engineer, including supporting graphical and tabular data and charts as required. Reports work accomplished to Supervisor.

Additional Duties:

Inspects public works projects in progress for conformity to design, materials and schedule specifications. Assists contractors, architects or others in applying for construction permits. Supervises lower professional engineers, technical aides and seasonal employees. Supervises and directs survey crew. Uses programmable calculator, drafting and specialized engineering equipment. Performs administrative and field work as directed by Supervisor.

Supervised By:

Receives general supervision from the Principal Engineer or functional supervision from an engineer of higher grade.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and land surveying. Knowledge of mathematical principles applied to land surveying. Ability to apply the principles of civil engineering to solve practical problems, and to resolve technical engineering problems independently. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic and schematic form. Ability to use calculating and surveying equipment. Ability to develop and interpret plans and specifications. Ability to make accurate cost estimates. Ability to write engineering reports. Ability to direct the work of others. Ability to lift objects weighing 25-50 pounds. Ability to work in occasionally poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain or snow.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Land Surveying

AND

Two years of Civil Engineering experience or equivalent training and experience to satisfy requirements to obtain engineer-in-training certification or higher certification (professional engineer or licensed land surveyor).

Special Licenses/Certifications AND/OR Supplemental Information

License or Certificate: Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Certification as an Engineer-in-Training or licensed Land Surveyor or Professional engineer within two years.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not all-inclusive of every task and responsibility.

This position is on-site in Norwalk, CT

Internal Use: NASA Grade 05

The City of Norwalk is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employeer

The City of Norwalk provides an outstanding benefits package including a Managed Health Care Program, Participation in 401A Retirement Account, Life Insurance, Dental Coverage, Deferred Compensation Plan, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time.