JUNIOR ENGINEER (PROVISIONAL) DPW ENG

City of Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Buffalo seeks a Junior Engineer to perform technical engineering work tied to design, investigation, development, and construction of municipal projects. Assignments are provided in general terms with scope outlined by superiors, and supervision may extend to aides and other personnel.

The role involves drafting plans for pavements, sewers, water mains, and related structures; checking computations; maintaining project records; and conducting surveys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or equivalent required.
• Three years of full-time engineering experience for open competitive role (as applicable).
• Possession of an Engineer-in-Training certificate may be required at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and design plans for pavements, curbs, sidewalks, sewers, water mains.
• Check design computations and plans for routine errors.
• Maintain records of work and changes in plans.
• Supervise field parties and use surveying instruments.
• Conduct surveys to map property lines and locations for roads and utilities.
• Prepare technical reports and assist in traffic/parking regulation recommendations.

Skills

Drafting

Surveying

Civil engineering basics

Traffic surveys

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Associate's degree in Engineering Tech or related field

Certificate of Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Tools

CAD

Engineering instruments

Job description

Incumbents to this position perform moderately difficult technical engineering work requiring limited experience or practice. Incumbents must have the ability to apply basic engineering principles combined with work of highest sub-professional level in connection with the design, investigation, development or construction of engineering projects. A Junior Engineer receives assignments in general terms as far as details are concerned, however, the scope of each assignment is limited and methods of procedures are outlined by superiors. Supervision may be exercised over engineering aides and other personnel assigned.

• Drafts and occasionally designs plans and profiles for the construction of pavements, curbs, sidewalks, sewers and drains, and water mains;
• checks design computations and plans of other engineers for routine errors;
• maintains records of amount of work done and of changes in plans and specifications;
• Supervises and may use engineering instruments in making observations and in gathering and recording engineering data;
• conducts surveys to establish or re-establish property lines and corners, to map and develop areas and to run location lines for roads, conduits, etc.;
• supervises the work of engineering aides engaged in surveys and inspection work;
• Conducts engineering analysis of accidents, the locations and causes of traffic flow conditions;
• assists in the preparation of charts, diagrams and records;
• makes recommendations as to traffic rules, regulations and ordinances relating to parking and traffic devices, loading zones, bus zones, etc.;
• Directs the activities of field parties engaged in water leak detection, pipe location and the measurement of flow of water in pipes;
• acts as resident engineer in the field to supervise operations or construction of water line projects to see that work is done in accordance with contract specifications;
• performs elementary technical engineering work and drafting in connection with design, investigation development, maintenance of waterline facilities including records such as maps, field books, etc.;
• prepares technical reports of the result of such studies;
• Supervises construction work involving knowledge of engineering principles or knowledge of the more complex construction practices;
• Prepares estimates of job costs for private contractors;
• Distributes job costs proportionately among property holders;
• Drives city vehicle to and from job locations;
• Performs related work as required.

PROMOTIONAL

Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Senior Drafting Technician, Senior Engineering Aide, Engineering Inspector or Engineering Aide for one year.

IN ADDITION, applicants must have three years of full-time experience in engineering work.

OPEN COMPETITIVE

1. (A) Bachelor's Degree from a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, in Engineering or Engineering Technology;
2. (B) Associate's Degree from a college, university or technical institute accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Construction/Architectural Technology or Engineering Science and two years of full-time experience in engineering work;
3. (C) Possession of a Certificate of Engineer-in-Training (must be presented at time of appointment);
4. (D) An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of A and B.

Approved areas of engineering work experience:

1. civil engineering
2. sewers, water mains, streets
3. related structures/areas

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR BOTH PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE

• Possession of a current New York State Driver's license, which must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during employment.

Note: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.

Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.

*Applicants must consent to screening requirements of the New York State License Event Notification Service (LENS). This provision is in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 382.703(a) and cannot be performed without the consent of the applicant.

THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Good knowledge of drafting and surveying, including computations;
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering;
• Working knowledge of the methods and materials used in construction;
• Ability to conduct and analyze traffic and accident surveys;
• Ability to draft and design plans and profiles for the construction of sewers, water mains, streets and related structures;
• Skill in the use of engineering instruments;
• Ability to understand and interpret construction plans and specifications;
• Ability to get along well with others;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.