Civil Engineer II - Transportation

City-of-Kingsport,-T; Green Acres (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kingsport is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to oversee design and construction of traffic and City facilities, review developments, and coordinate with regulatory bodies.

The role includes managing projects from survey to construction, ensuring compliance with plans, contracts, and standards, and addressing public inquiries. Certifications and TN PE licensure are required, with TDOT certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public works and utilities design principles, practices, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to manage design personnel, budgeting, scheduling, public outreach, and contract closeout.
• Experience reading and interpreting plans, specifications, contracts, and legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Design and permit traffic infrastructure projects including signs, markings, and signals.
• Manage public projects from survey to construction completion and final payment.
• Review city traffic developments within the city jurisdiction.
• Coordinate meetings with city divisions and site visits.
• Keep managers informed of departmental operations.
• Oversee Centrac’s Signal software systems.
• Address public comments and questions.
• Obtain and maintain related certifications, licensures, and registrations.
• Attend conferences, trainings, and public meetings.

Skills

Public works design

Project management

Regulatory coordination

Public outreach

Plan reading

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer licensure (Tennessee)

Job description

Oversees design and construction of traffic and other City owned facilities. Reviews/approves developments within the City’s jurisdiction. Interacts with regulatory, transportation, and environmental organizations. Discuss and address public’s questions and concerns. Provide project management services for all of the City’s Departments. This position includes all of the responsibilities of the Civil Engineer I position plus the professionalism and liabilities associated with the design and approval of plans, contract documents, etc.

The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations.

• Design and Permit Projects. To include all existing and proposed traffic infrastructure. This will include signs, marking, and traffic signals.
• Manage public projects from their beginning (survey) to completion (construction completion and final payment). Work includes developing project scope and budget, managing design personnel, design, budgeting, scheduling, public outreach, installation, inspection, payment, and contract closeout.
• Review developments and associated City traffic infrastructure within the City’s Jurisdiction.
• Coordinate/Schedule/Attend meetings with other City Divisions (project owners) and associated site visits.
• Keep managers, supervisors, and subordinates informed of departmental operations.
• Manage Centrac’s Signal software systems.
• Discuss and address public comments and questions.
• Obtain/maintain certifications, licensures, and registrations in related field.
• Attend conferences and training.
• Attend and/or speak at public meetings.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the general principles, practices, rules, regulations, standards, methods and materials used in public works and utilities design, installation, work, projects, operations, and functions;
• Skill in scheduling and inspecting work of subordinates;
• Skill in keeping records and making reports;
• Skill in communicating instructions clearly and understanding/carrying out oral and written instructions;
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with city staff, and the general public;
• Skill in reading and interpreting plans, specifications, contracts, standards, and legal documents.

• A Bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing with an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in civil engineering or closely related field is required.
• Experience equivalent to five years professional civil engineering work required.
• Registration in the State of Tennessee as a Professional Engineer required.
• Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) certifications preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.