Engineer - Public Works

City of Boise; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-cost medical coverage

PERSI retirement + 401(k) matching

Paid time off: vacation/holidays/sick

Parental leave

Wellbeing incentive

Tuition reimbursement

Free bus pass

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

City of Boise is seeking a skilled engineer to lead a diverse range of public works projects, from water renewal to drainage and building facilities. You’ll plan, design, review development, inspections, and construction management while collaborating across engineering, field, and operations teams to deliver reliable infrastructure.

EITs and PEs are encouraged to apply and drive impact in the community. The role offers growth, increased responsibilities, and leadership opportunities within an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, electrical, structural, sanitary or mechanical engineering or a closely related field and four years of experience in engineering.
• Knowledge of engineering design, project management, and related regulations.
• Ability to pass background checks and maintain driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage public works engineering projects including sewer, water renewal, drainage, and site development.
• Prepare plans, specifications and estimates for public works construction.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and city staff; oversee permitting and contract administration.
• Inspect projects, manage design reviews, and ensure compliance with plans and codes.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to project teams as needed.

Skills

PE license

FE certification

Driver's license

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Join a team shaping the infrastructure and services that keep our community running. This position offers the opportunity to support and lead a diverse range of public works engineering projects - from water renewal and treatment to collection systems, drainage, sewer, geothermal, and building facilities.

Depending on experience and level, you’ll contribute to planning, design, development review, inspections, construction management, and project leadership while collaborating with engineering, field, and operations teams to solve complex challenges and deliver reliable public infrastructure. This is an opportunity to grow your engineering career, take on increasing responsibility, and make a meaningful impact in the community.

EITs and PEs are encouraged to apply!

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, electrical, structural, sanitary or mechanical engineering or a closely related field and four years of experience in engineering.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Licensed by the State of Idaho as a Professional Engineer (PE) or if licensed in another state, ability to acquire an Idaho license through the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers within six (6) months of hire date
• or Engineer-In-Training Certification (i.e. passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination).
• Valid state-issued driver’s license.

Special Requirements

• Applicants must be able to pass: City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Education Verification

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family
• PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing.

Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.

Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Is capable of performing all duties of an Engineer I and II, and provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group, as needed.

Provides quality control review and approval of plans, final design documents and reports prepared by others for internal maintenance, capital, and/or private development projects. Provides guidance and direction during design, permitting and/or construction to engineers, technical staff, project managers, and/or other stakeholders. Inspects projects, equipment installations, and/or construction works in progress and at completion to ensure compliance with approved plans, contractual stipulations, and/or applicable codes and statutes. Conducts field inspections of existing assets to determine the necessity for future construction, repair or maintenance. Makes recommendations to inspectors, operations, engineering division management and/or other stakeholders concerning project status, maintenance, upgrades, and/or capital improvements based on evaluation of current needs.

Manages major programs or projects in the engineering division such as sewer, collection systems, geothermal, pressure irrigation, site civil development, pipeline design, inspections, and water renewal facility upgrades, and other similar programs or projects.

Establishes design goals and project milestones, reviews and approves project expenditures, prepares management and council reports and manages contract performance for duration of the project. Prepares or supervises preparation of conceptual plans, detailed plans, specifications and estimates for public works construction projects. Identifies necessary changes in scope, prepares and authorizes change orders within policy requirements.

Identifies areas that require professional services procurement and contracts, including development of Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP) and selection of consulting firms. Prepares scope of professional services for design work and coordinates advertisements for consultant submissions. Prepares project contract documents. Evaluates design and cost proposals for public works projects submitted by consultants. Coordinates consultant submission reviews and meetings with other divisions and departments. Makes technical reviews and provides recommendations regarding designs prepared by consulting engineers and architects.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, electrical, structural, sanitary or mechanical engineering or a closely related field and four years of experience in engineering.

Knowledge of:; theories, principles and practices of engineering design; project management and contract administration; physics and mathematics applicable to engineering; specialized drafting, engineering, surveying or electronic tools and equipment; principles, modern techniques and equipment used in design, construction and maintenance of public works projects; EPA/DEQ stormwater requirements, site civil design principles, and ISPWC; Idaho Administrative Procedures Act (IDAPA); federal, state and local regulations and procedures related to engineering projects; principles and techniques of management and supervision, including goals and objectives development and work planning and organization; and computer usage including related software.

Ability to:; prepare, evaluate and lead engineering studies of large or complex projects; analyze and solve problems effectively; provide leadership and training to project team; interact effectively, engage in problem solving and partner with citizens, community groups and contractors; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Five years of experience in designing, reviewing and/or managing complex or large public works or private development construction or planning projects.The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. Also, the employee is rarely pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate and rarely loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards, work in/at heights and confined spaces. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals. various hazards associated with construction sites, uneven walkways, etc.

This position works: as projects or emergencies dictate, weekend, shift, and/or holiday work may be required.