Senior Project Engineer – Public Works & Utilities

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 79,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote & flex-work options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead civil engineering and project management across utilities, roadways, drainage, and related infrastructure. The role emphasizes adherence to schedules, document control, and coordination with multiple agencies to ensure contract compliance.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and at least nine years of related experience, with a state PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field as recognized by the State Board of professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Nine (9) years of related work experience in an engineering or construction role.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• CONSTRUCTION – Assures compliance with project schedule and contractor's submittal of documents. Computes quantities, prepares construction documents, checks accuracy and completeness of project personnel daily reports. Gathers and maintains project records and ensures compliance with contract provision.
• UTILITIES – Reviews designs and contract documents prepared by others. Coordinates efforts of other agencies involved in water, sewer and drainage management projects as needed. Provides technical assistance concerning sewer and water districts; conducts planning, designs, and prepares specifications for new or appended wastewater treatment, water supply and drainage management systems.
• PROJECT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT – Supervises, coordinates, monitors, and reviews plans, standards, and specifications for utilities, roadways, bridges, drainage, etc., on County Public Works related improvement projects. Assists in the development of master plans, capital improvement plans, and other related plans. Assists in the preparation and direction of public hearings, design and location meetings, etc. Coordinates and supervises the design work, as necessary, of professional consultants, planners, engineers, etc.
• SPECIAL ASSESSMENT – Performs and monitors planning and design activities for public improvements through special assessment and other programs. Coordinates and monitors Special Assessment District proceedings, attends public meetings and protest hearings. Coordinates planning efforts with pertinent agencies and departments and comment on proposed subdivisions and vacations.
• DEVELOPMENT REVIEW – Reviews replats, land division applications, major subdivision applications and other related land development matters, construction plans, designs and contract documents for conformance and compliance with County Ordinances, standards and policies. Performs as needed on-site property inspections for development review actions, chairs the Public Works Case Review Committee and serves as a member of the County Development Review Authority.
• TRAFFIC ENGINEERING – Conducts lighting studies, signals warrant studies and speed studies. Reviews and approves traffic control plans. Administers Bernalillo County's Barricading and Traffic Control Devices Ordinance. Ensures compliance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements and assists in signal optimization and other related traffic engineering issues.
• DRAINAGE – Reviews plans, designs, and current documents prepared by others. Coordinates efforts of other agencies involved in drainage management as needed. Provides technical assistance concerning drainage management; conducts planning, design, and specification preparation for new or expanded drainage systems and reviews land development applications for conformance and compliance with County ordinances, standards and policies. Coordinates with other County departments regarding land development activities and serves as a member of the County Development Review Authority.
• HORIZONTAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION – Oversees project development, design, and construction from start to finish. Serves as the project manager for all phases of horizontal design and construction projects which includes but is not limited to site development, drainage, utilities, and landscaping. Maintains project records and ensures compliance with contract provisions. Conducts inspections and ensures quality and compliance with design, specification, and applicable codes.

Education

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Bernalillo County is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead civil engineering and project management across utilities, roadways, drainage, and related infrastructure. The role emphasizes adherence to schedules, document control, and coordination with multiple agencies to ensure contract compliance.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and at least nine years of related experience, with a state PE license preferred.