City Engineer

City of Wilson; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading government administration body as a City Engineer, tasked with overseeing engineering functions and compliance for public projects. You will manage personnel, coordinate technical services, and ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations in a vibrant community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Five years of experience in a related field.
• Certification as a Professional Engineer is required.

Responsibilities

• Managing engineering functions and division.
• Reviewing construction plans for compliance.
• Supervising and evaluating staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,128.00/yr - $124,121.00/yr

This position is responsible for managing the work of the Engineering Division and providing technical engineering services for Public Works Divisions and other City Departments and Divisions as needed. The position has direct supervision over the Engineering Division and Traffic Control Division.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and supervises engineering functions, including design, mapping, programs, and systems.
• Reviews and approves all construction plans for subdivisions and infrastructure improvements for compliance with city, state, and federal specifications.
• Reviews work, creates reports, makes long range plans, and inspects new construction.
• Oversees design, approval, construction, payment, legal issues, of projects performed by outside contractors; seeks grants, state loans, bonds, and other funding methods for projects.
• Coordinates the preparation and review of, and/or prepares and reviews complex technical plans, designs, permits, plats, reports, forms, cases, request for proposals, drawings, calculations, contracts, specifications, agreements, submittals, and other documentation; analyzes complex information, to include performing data modeling operations; develops and implements recommendations; and conducts follow-up operations.
• Prepares and reviews EPA, Corps of Engineers, and NCDENR reports.
• Manages personnel functions; trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
• Attends planning sessions and meetings.
• Reviews and approves all construction plans for subdivisions and infrastructure improvements for compliance with city, state, and federal specifications.
• Directs tours; prepares and makes presentations.
• Reviews driveway permits and encroachments for both city and NCDOT facilities.
• Works with Assistant Director of Public Works with long range planning for the department and with review of annual budget requests.
• Supervises and oversees the Public Works Geographic Information System.
• Co-ordinates bi-annual inspection of city owned bridges for the state Department of Transportation municipal bridge inspection program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Provides technical assistance and design supervision to operating divisions of Public Works concerning engineering, water, wastewater, storm drainage, and streets.
• Reviews and approves all stormwater control structures for compliance with city’s Watershed Regulations and the Neuse River regulations.
• Reviews Erosion Control Program for compliance with State regulations.
• Reviews driveway permits and encroachments for both city and NCDOT facilities.
• Prepares request for professional services contracts.

Guidelines

This position develops department guidelines. Guidelines include relevant state and federal laws, city codes and ordinances, city and department policies and procedures, EPA, Corps of Engineers and NCDENR guidelines, the Safe Drinking Water Act, Consumer Confidence Reports, OSHA requirements, and other regulatory standards. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require five years of related experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Certification as a Professional Engineer.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of accounting and budgetary practices.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the construction cost estimation of public works projects.
• Knowledge of the principles and theories of civil engineering, including hydrology, hydraulics, water collection and distribution, land development, and erosion and sediment control.
• Knowledge of geographic information system principles and practices.
• Knowledge of roadway and subdivision design and construction.
• Knowledge of nationally-accepted standards for land development regulations.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of local codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the principles and theories of land surveying.
• Knowledge of accounting practices.
• Skill in preparing and administering contracts for public works projects.
• Skill in performing mathematical computations and applying standard engineering techniques in the design and construction of public works projects.
• Skill in oral and written communication

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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