Municipal Engineer – Construction Observer

Gilmore Assoc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmore & Associates, Inc. in Kentucky seeks a Municipal Engineer – Construction Observer to support municipal clients by observing and documenting construction activities and performing in-office engineering tasks on municipal projects.

The role emphasizes field observation, plan interpretation, daily reports, and coordination with project teams, with requirements including a civil engineering degree and EIT or related credentials; travel, safety training, and nonstandard hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 0-4 years municipal engineering experience.
• EIT and related certifications a plus.
• OSHA training and site safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and construction observation services on municipal projects.
• Assist with permit applications and plans.
• Review subdivision and land development plans.
• Draft reports and correspondence.
• Prepare daily field reports.
• Communicate with project manager regularly.
• Interpret project plans and convey design intent to contractors.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Project coordination

Reading plans

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydraulics software

Hydrology software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.