Public Works Permit Engineer - Civil Projects

City-of-Norwalk,-C; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norwalk administers the permit management program and seeks a civil engineer to apply standard engineering methods to permit applications and public works projects, including surveying.

You will provide technical assistance, review permits in protected zones, prepare plans and cost estimates, supervise survey crews, and ensure timely permit issuance in Cityworks and related systems. Requires collaboration with City Departments and Boards, and occasional heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering is required.
• Two years of Civil Engineering experience is required.
• Certification as Engineer-in-training within two years is required.
• Must be computer literate and able to use permit management software, GIS, GPS and CBYD.

Responsibilities

• Receives oral or written directions from Supervisor.
• Organizes and plans work according to standard procedures.
• Establishes priorities within work assignments.
• Performs technical review and commentary on permit applications in protected zones; ensures timely issuance and closure of permits in the permit management system.
• Leads in preparing plans, specifications and designs for public works projects (streets, sidewalks, drainage, facilities).
• Prepares preliminary costs and materials estimates for construction projects.
• Investigates drainage problems and prepares design changes as needed.
• Prepares, analyzes and reports in hydraulics and drainage.
• Oversees soil tests to determine sub-surface soil and water table characteristics.
• Prepares technical reports for the Principal Engineer with charts and data.
• Reports work accomplishments to Supervisor.
• Inspects public works projects for conformance to design, materials and schedule.
• Assists contractors/architects in applying for construction permits.
• Supervises lower professional engineers, technical aides and seasonal staff.
• Supervises and directs survey crew.
• Uses drafting and specialized engineering equipment.
• Performs administrative and field work as directed by Supervisor.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Engineering report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering

Tools

Cityworks

Permit management software

GIS

GPS

CBYD

Job description

The City of Norwalk administers the permit management program and seeks a civil engineer to apply standard engineering methods to permit applications and public works projects, including surveying.

You will provide technical assistance, review permits in protected zones, prepare plans and cost estimates, supervise survey crews, and ensure timely permit issuance in Cityworks and related systems. Requires collaboration with City Departments and Boards, and occasional heavy lifting.