Engineer I: Lead Small Projects & Plans

City of Columbus; West Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbus is seeking an entry-level professional engineer to support the Division of Water in planning, designing, and inspecting minor engineering projects. The role involves coordinating with city departments, inspectors, and consultants to ensure compliance with standards.

Under supervision, you will prepare plans, analyze public requests, and perform field surveys while staying current with engineering principles. Ohio PE licensure and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Entry-level professional engineering work under supervision.
• Requires valid Ohio Professional Engineer license.
• Strong ability to interpret plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Act as engineer-in-charge of small construction and/or maintenance projects.
• Assigns and evaluates work of staff.
• Reviewing plans for conformance to standards and policies.
• Prepare preliminary and final plans and specifications for minor projects.
• Review and investigate public requests and complaints, and propose corrective actions.
• Inspect projects to ensure conformance with plans and specs.
• Liaise with City departments, inspectors, contractors, and consultants.
• Assist in planning proposals and specs for major projects.
• Operate mapping and computer software to draw/review maps and plans.
• Attend meetings with local, state, federal agencies and other stakeholders.
• Conduct on-site surveys and field inspections when needed.
• Hires and represents division in various meetings.

Skills

Mapping software

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Mapping software

Job description

The City of Columbus is seeking an entry-level professional engineer to support the Division of Water in planning, designing, and inspecting minor engineering projects. The role involves coordinating with city departments, inspectors, and consultants to ensure compliance with standards.

Under supervision, you will prepare plans, analyze public requests, and perform field surveys while staying current with engineering principles. Ohio PE licensure and a valid driver's license are required.