SENIOR ENGINEER (OPEN COMPETITIVE) BSA

City of Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Buffalo seeks a Senior Engineer to lead civil engineering projects from design to construction, including cost estimating and contract oversight. You will supervise consultants and staff and coordinate with other city agencies to advance sewer, water mains, streets and related structures.

The role requires a Professional Engineer license or equivalent, relevant degrees and substantial field and office experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or a closely related field and one year of full-time engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field and two years of experience.
• Associate’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology and four years of experience.
• Professional Engineer license and current registration.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in preparation, review and revision of plans, specifications and design of proposed engineering projects.
• Supervises cost estimates, time schedules and contracts for construction jobs.
• Prepares procurement proposals for consulting and construction services.
• Manages consultant and construction service contracts from procurement through closeout.
• Reviews invoices for payment of services and inspects facilities for conformance with plans.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Cost estimating

Project supervision

Engineering design

Communication skills

Surveying

Contract procurement

Field/lab work

Education

Master’s in Engineering

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Engineering software

PC skills

Job description

Typical Work Activities

• Supervises and participates in the preparation, review and revision of plans, specifications and design of proposed engineering projects;
• Supervises and participates in the preparation, review and revision of cost estimates, time schedules and contracts for construction jobs;
• Prepares proposals for the procurement of consulting and construction services in accordance with applicable laws, policies and procedures;
• Manages and enforces consultant and construction service contracts from procurement through closeout;
• Reviews and approves invoices for payment of consulting and construction services;
• Plans and administers the activities of units or combinations of units is specialized engineering activities;
• Directs the work of consultants and/or technical staff on specific projects;
• Assists in coordinating and implementing a major phase of the overall engineering project;
• Confers with other City staff, utility companies and various agencies to coordinate projects;
• Supervises and participates in carrying out special studies;
• Gathers, records and analyzes various engineering data;
• Summarizes methods and reviews results;
• Advises, assists and instructs subordinates in carrying out difficult and specialized engineering activities;
• Performs a wide variety of field, laboratory and office work requiring specialized engineering skills and knowledge;
• Prepares communications for the Common Council on engineering activities;
• Inspects the condition of engineering facilities under the jurisdiction of the assigned unit for conformity with plans and specifications;
• Prepares communications for the Common Council on engineering activities dealing with city ordinances that affect matters within the scope of the incumbent’s sub-section;
• Maintains accurate records and prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence and other related written materials;
• Performs related duties as required.

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Continuous and permanent status in any city department as an Assistant Engineer for one year.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (cont'd.)

• (A) Master’s Degree in Engineering or a closely related Engineering field and one year of full-time engineering experience;
• (B) Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Engineering Technology or a closely related Engineering field and two years of full-time engineering experience;
• (C) Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Construction/Architectural Technology or Engineering Science and four years of full-time engineering experience;
• (D) Possession of a Professional Engineer’s License and current registration.

Special Requirement: Applicants must possess and present a current New York State Driver's License at time of appointment, and it must be maintained during employment. *Applicants hired in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets Division of Water may be required to possess a New York State Driver's License.

Open Competitive

Approved areas of engineering work experience

• Design, construction, investigation, inspection, analysis, development, maintenance or operation of engineering programs or projects in areas of: 1.) civil engineering;
• sewers, water mains, streets;
• related structures/areas.

*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

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering;
• Thorough knowledge of the process of design, cost estimating and supervising construction projects of a complicated nature;
• Thorough knowledge of the construction, maintenance and design of sewers, water mains, streets and related structures according to established laws and procedures;
• Surveying including computations, engineering estimates and specifications;
• Ability to express engineering concepts and decisions in drawings, designs and written specifications;
• Ability to understand and interpret general municipal law as it relates to consultant construction contract procurement and execution;
• Ability to plan, layout and supervise engineering activities;
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing;
• Ability to operate a personal computer in the use of application programs including engineering software;
• Ability to interact with citizens to address complaints in a professional and courteous manner;
• Initiative and resourcefulness in solving engineering problems, good professional judgment;
• Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.