Professional Engineer

City of Green River; Green River (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Green River is seeking an experienced Professional Engineer to plan, direct, and oversee the Engineering Division and capital construction projects across City departments and outside agencies. This role reports to the Director of Public Works and serves as project manager for City projects.

The ideal candidate has eight years of civil engineering experience in public works, plus three years in management, and holds a Wyoming PE registration.

Qualifications

• Eight years of civil engineering experience in a public works setting.
• Three years of management and supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Professional Engineer license in Wyoming.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering and capital improvement programs and projects across City departments.
• Serve as project engineer on construction projects and review designs for conformance with standards.
• Prepare preliminary and final estimates of work and material; plan resources and personnel.
• Provide staff supervision, training, and performance evaluations; assign and monitor work.
• Develop and administer project budgets, monitor expenditures, and coordinate with consulting engineers.
• Prepare and present staff reports and information to the City Council and other stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Under general direction, plan, direct, supervise, and oversee the activities and operations of the Engineering Division to design, construct, and coordinate capital construction projects with various City departments and divisions and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex engineering and administrative support to the Director of Public Works. The Professional Engineer will also serve as the project manager for all City projects.

• Reports to the Director of Public Works.
• Exercises direct supervision over technical and administrative support staff.

The following functions & duties are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address City needs and changing business practices.

• Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities of Citywide engineering and capital improvement programs and projects including the development, design, and implementation of streets, water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage systems, parks projects, facility projects, and other City projects, delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate engineering staff.
• Perform the full range of professional engineering duties involved in the design, planning, and implementation of public works systems; serve as project engineer on construction projects; coordinate the design and construction facilities with consulting engineers; prepare and review construction plans and specifications for conformance with City standards, regulatory standards, and industry standards; prepare preliminary and final estimates of work and material required; estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve the project goals.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion; provide project updates on an ongoing basis.
• Supervise, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for the capital improvement program including water and sanitary sewer lines, street surface maintenance overlay and reconstruction, curb, gutter, and sidewalk replacement, drainage improvements, parks projects, and other City facilities projects; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Review and approve subdivisions; approve and accept completed work for excavation permits pertaining to work in City rights-of-way.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the capital improvement program; work with City departments and division staff to identify and prioritize needs; formulate cost estimates and develop implementation strategy; plan future projects and administer long run projects to achieve division goals; identify resource needs; recommend and implement policies and procedures.
• Supervise and monitor the work of consulting engineers; verify and approve contractors’ work estimates, payment requests, and change orders; perform site inspections during construction for adherence to specific methods and materials.
• Conduct post project reviews and identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Participate in the development and administration of the capital improvement program budget; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary; monitor grants related to capital projects.
• Provide staff assistance to the Director of Public Works (and other department heads as relevant); prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence; present information to the City Council in a public forum; and deliver progress reports on projects.
• Respond to and resolve difficult inquiries and complaints; conduct informational and public meeting hearings; build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and arrange for assistance during the project cycle; participate in the selection of contract services; perform contract negotiations; and/or arrange for assistance from other departments as needed.
• Participate in responding to litigation, negotiations for rights-of-way, and other matters under the direction of the legal department.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil engineering.
• Review and coordinate with private property developers and Community Development Department staff through the City’s Development Review Process regarding drainage, storm sewer, street access, utilities, and other public works related items.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Comprehensive engineering practices and principles covering municipal, civil, and traffic engineering.
• Current engineering technology regarding civil, traffic, sanitary/environmental, and structural engineering.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration and project scheduling and management.
• Methods, materials, techniques, and equipment used in the construction of public works facilities and systems.
• Research methods and sources of information related to civil engineering.
• Principles of budget preparation and control.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping and reporting.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to:

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

• Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for technical and administrative support personnel.
• Administer a comprehensive capital improvement program.
• Design, plan, and supervise assigned engineering and construction projects properly and efficiently.
• Understand, interpret, and prepare construction plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Supervise the preparation and maintenance of records and prepare comprehensive technical reports.
• Identify and respond to community and engineering issues, concerns, and needs.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and administration of goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient engineering operations, services, and activities.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Prepare and administer budgets.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Eight (8) years of responsible civil engineering experience in a public works setting including three years of management and supervisory experience.

Education or Training:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field.

License or Certification:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wyoming.

In the absence of a P.E. and/or the experience required, position may be filled at the level of a Staff Engineer with the commensurate pay band applying.