Engineer-In-Training (Vacancy)

City of Columbus; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbus is seeking a paraprofessional engineer under the supervision of a Professional Engineer to perform practical engineering work. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing plans, reports, and bid proposals; ensuring code compliance; and using GIS to manage data and maps.

The role involves site inspections, contractor coordination, and potential supervision of drafting staff. The position requires a B.S.

Qualifications

• Plans preparation and review of engineering designs for structures, facilities, or systems.
• Ability to prepare estimates of costs and quantities for construction.
• Experience in reviewing construction documents for code compliance.
• Understanding of contract specifications and ability to consult with contractors.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review engineering plans and designs.
• Review reports and studies to identify engineering solutions.
• Review construction documents for code compliance.
• Tabulate and evaluate bids on small projects.
• Design small systems and work order plans.
• Utilize GIS to manage data and generate maps.
• Inspect works on site and test equipment.
• Provide recommendations on construction activities.
• Supervise subordinate staff and assign drafting work.

Skills

Plans review

Site inspections

Bid evaluation

GIS

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

Under general supervision of a Professional Engineer, is responsible for performing practical engineering work; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Prepares and reviews engineering plans and designs for structures, facilities, or systems;

Prepares and reviews reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions;

Prepares proposals and specifications for new construction and facilities repair projects;

Reviews construction documents as a plans examiner trainee for compliance with building and other codes;

Tabulates and evaluates bids on small projects; determines adequacy of various materials used in the projects;

Learns to prepare estimates of costs and quantities of supplies and equipment necessary for construction; learns to test and examine equipment;

Makes site inspections of work; tests and evaluates equipment and materials currently in use;

Prepares technical reports and support data;

Consults with contractors; interprets contract specifications;

Designs small systems and work order plans;

Utilizes database management and analytic tools such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to manage data and to review and generate maps;

May observe construction and provide recommendations concerning construction activities;

May attend review meetings with in-house and outsourced providers;

May supervise subordinate staff engaged in performing paraprofessional engineering work;

May assign work to drafting personnel for completed working drawings of proposed project.

Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Specialization in the discipline for which appointment is being made may be required for some positions and will be incorporated in the job postings, as appropriate.

Recruitment #: 26-1029-V5

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Cara Flannery

Department of Building and Zoning Services

111 N. Front Street

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: [phone]

E:[e-mail]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer