Municipal Engineer – Construction Observer

Gilmore & Associates, Inc.; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal engineering firm in Center Valley is seeking a Municipal Engineer – Construction Observer to represent clients and document construction activities. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and up to 4 years of experience. Ideal candidates will be organized, possess strong communication skills, and have a valid driver's license. The position includes both office and outdoor work, adjusting to various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related area required.
• 0-4 years of municipal engineering experience preferred.
• Legal certifications and trainings (EIT, OSHA, First Aid) are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document construction activities for compliance.
• Assist with design and construction observation on projects.
• Prepare reports, applications, and specifications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Municipal engineering experience

Technical judgment

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Suite

AutoCAD (Civil 3D)

Hydraulics/hydrology software

Job description

Municipal Engineer – Construction Observer

The Municipal Engineer - Construction Observer represents existing municipal/governmental clients and performs observation and documentation of construction activities and performs in office technical work assignments on municipal engineering projects individually or as part of a project team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Assist Project Engineer/Project Manager to maintain established relationships with Municipal clientele.
• Provide design and construction observation services on municipal capital improvement projects
• Assist with preparing Federal and State regulatory permit applications and plans
• Assist with preparing bid plans and specifications
• Review subdivision and land development plans for compliance with applicable municipal ordinances
• Observe construction activities and document conformance with approved construction drawings/plans, project requirements, standards, and specifications.
• Promptly report exceptions or deviations from approved plans, specifications, and/or construction issues to project manager, construction contractor supervisor, and/or other appropriate party
• Compose letters, memoranda, reports, applications and studies
• Prepare prompt and accurate daily field reports summarizing daily field operations/installations, plan deviations, and corrective actions.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the project manager
• Possess the ability to accurately read and understand project plans, details, and specifications and ability to convey the design intent to subcontractors and other field personnel

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related area

Desired Qualifications

• 0-4 years of municipal engineering experience
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• Certifications in NICET, NECEPT, ACI, Traffic Signal Inspector, etc.
• 40-Hour OSHA Training
• Trench/Ladder Training
• First Aid Training

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Organized and detailed oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills including the ability to compose letters and complex reports and to orally communicate technical information to others in public presentations
• Experience in municipal engineering plan reviews and infrastructure design
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• Demonstrates the highest degree of ethical behavior and candor
• Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions
• Ability to obtain, record field data and compile field reports
• Ability to interpret specifications, working drawings and convey intent to contractor
• Possess independence and sound technical judgment
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, stay focused, set clear milestones and execute diverse projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D) and hydraulics/hydrology software

Essential Position Requirements

• Travel required
• Night and weekend work required
• Ability to work additional and/or nonstandard hours, as required
• Possess a valid driver's license and own vehicle

Physical Demands
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand, walk, sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel objects and to manipulate keys on a keyboard.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
Work is performed within an office environment and/or outdoors on construction sites in variable weather conditions. When work is performed outdoors on construction sites, conditions may vary by client and facility. Adherence to all health and safety requirements within the office, on construction sites and detailed within our Health & Safety Manual is imperative.

Gilmore & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.