Transportation Engineer II

City-of-Suffolk; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Suffolk is seeking a mid- to senior-level Engineer II to manage design and construction of capital improvement projects. The role includes reviewing plans for compliance with city, state, and federal codes, coordinating with engineers and developers, and overseeing contract activities.

The position requires a Civil Engineering degree, 3 years of project management experience, and Virginia EIT certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field required.
• 3 years of project management for design/construction of engineering projects, engineering plan review, or related experience required.
• Must possess and maintain Virginia Engineer-in-Training certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage design/construction of moderately complex capital improvement projects.
• Review engineering plans for compliance with City codes and standards.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, surveyors, and developers on project design and planning.
• Prepare bid documents, assist in award recommendations, and oversee contract execution.
• Provide technical assistance and respond to citizen inquiries regarding drainage, traffic, and public works projects.

Skills

Project management

Technical reporting

Communication

Leadership

Public outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Under limited supervision, performs professional and technical work involving project management for design and construction of moderately complex capital improvement projects for the department and review, approval, and acceptance of private construction projects. Work involves signi?cant involvement in management of capital improvement projects, environmental management, compliance and enforcement programs and performing engineering reviews of private construction plans to ensure compliance with City codes and engineering standards. Work also involves providing technical support in responding to citizen concerns pertaining to drainage, erosion, utility systems, or other departmental issues. Position is a mid-level position performing engineering tasks of moderate complexity.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not speci?cally spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Performs project management; administers contracts and manages design of moderately complex capital improvement projects.

Prepares, conducts and monitors all project correspondence, contract bid documents, project meetings, and project utility relocations; develops project schedules; provides support for other CIP sta?; monitors and directs the inspection sta? in the completion of their daily tasks; coordinates & manages all utility relocations; and provides resolution of con?icts between plan data and actual ?eld conditions.

Reviews commercial and subdivision construction plans for compliance with City, State and Federal codes and engineering standards and practices.

Reviews subdivision plats for compliance with City, State and Federal code requirements and consistency with approved plans.

Coordinates activities of engineers, contractors, surveyors, consultants, or other professionals for project design and construction; meets with developers/engineers to discuss City policies and standards in design planning.

Oversees preparation of contract speci?cations and other bid documents for procurement of construction contracts; conducts public bid openings, acts on award recommendations, prepares certi?cation of funds, and oversees contract execution.

Reviews project plans, change orders, and payment requests from engineering consultants, contractors, and vendors; reviews material submittals for project compliance.

Assists with site plan review to ensure compliance of City projects with local, state, and federal requirements; travels to project sites and conducts site inspections as needed; monitors expenditures and ?nancial status of speci?c projects.

Maintains detailed construction records; acts as project liaison between the City and other agencies.

Reviews monthly reports and daily documentation of projects. Responsible for documenting testing procedures and requests for reimbursement of federal and state funds.

Coordinates activities of engineers, contractors, surveyors, consultants, or other professionals under contract with the City for project design and construction; meets with developers/engineers to discuss City policies and standards in design planning.

Coordinates projects with utilities department personnel for projects involving common design considerations.

Supervises/coordinates inspection services for City capital improvement projects and private development projects; coordinates work activities with inspection sta? to enforce objectives of City codes and programs.

Coordinates projects, activities, permitting, and compliance with issues with other federal, state, local, and/or private agencies (such as Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Virginia Department of Health, Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD), Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), DCR, CBLAD, or VMRC).

Reviews private development plans, commercial construction plans, and subdivision site plans for compliance with City codes and engineering standards; reviews preliminary subdivision plats for consistency with storm drainage and tra?c master plans.

Responds to citizen questions, concerns, or complaints pertaining to drainage, erosion, tra?c, utility systems, department program/services, or other issues; investigates complaints, confers with parties involved, and addresses issues as appropriate; provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.

Provides information, education, and technical assistance to the public; meets with local businesses or citizen groups a?ected by City projects; assists with preparation and delivery of public presentations and brie?ngs to City o?cials, community organizations, or other individuals/groups.

Coordinates acquisition of property/easements from private landowners for City projects; coordinates property appraisals, plat preparation, and deeds of easement or transfer.

Provides input for updating of City Engineering Standards, Speci?cations, and Procedures document.

Coordinates acquisition of property/easements from private landowners for city projects.

Prepares quantity take o?s, cost estimates, and project duration estimates for project feasibility and budget purposes.

Researches new construction methods, materials, and procedures; makes decisions or recommendations for City use.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, designs/drawings, spreadsheets, presentations, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, site plans or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Conducts performance bond reduction estimates; approves performance bonds within designated parameters.

Assists citizens in reviewing plans for proposed City/State construction projects.

Assists in grant writing and monitoring grant fund expenditures and reimbursements.

Updates computer databases of information pertaining to capital improvement project projects, subdivision and commercial developments, or other projects; monitors availability of funding in accounts.

Attends various meetings, serves on committees, and makes presentations as needed.

Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies of standard documents and blueprints, sending/receiving faxes, ?ling documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.

Conducts performance bond reduction estimates; approves performance bonds

within designated parameters.

May supervise inspection and engineering sta? including scheduling, training, and conducting performance evaluations.

May provide technical assistance to homeowners in complying with Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control requirements.

May provide support to the Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Programs; may review and approve erosion and sediment control and stormwater management plans.

May identity and investigate opportunities to improve water quality in support of TMDL compliance requirements.

May provide support for Erosion & Sediment Control Program; may review land clearing plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and bond estimates; may issue permits; may coordinate inspections; may cite violations as appropriate.

May assist in monitoring the City's Stormwater Management Program; may provide technical support for development of a Stormwater Quality Management Program to comply with requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit; may review calculations for Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area stormwater management structures.

May provide technical assistance to homeowners in complying with Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act requirements and Erosion Control requirements.

May conducts drainage studies of problematic basins.

Performs other related duties as required.

**Pay is based on Qualifications and Experience**

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or closely related field and 3 years project management for design/construction of engineering projects, engineering plan review, computer-aided engineering design or closely related experience

or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess and maintain valid Virginia Engineer-in-Training certification.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

If assigned to Public Works, must possess and maintain a Virginia DCREQ Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Reviewer Certification. Must possess and maintain a Virginia DEQ Stormwater Plan Reviewer Certification may be required based on assigned department. VDOT asphalt, concrete, soils, flagging, work zone safety, radiation safety certifications preferred.

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the City and of Public Works practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Engineer II.

Knowledge of civil engineering and construction principles, practices, and procedures in relation to public works systems, water/sewer systems, or stormwater systems, or as otherwise necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.

Knowledge of project management practices and methods in relation to engineering design/construction projects.

Knowledge of engineering standards to review site plans relating to tra?c, grading, hydrology, storm drainage, infrastructure layout, utilities, materials, or other engineering aspects.

Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and methods utilized within the department.

Knowledge and pro?ciency with computers and related software programs. Is able to read, understand, and interpret ?nancial, technical, engineering, and construction reports and related materials.

Skilled and responsible for actions of others requiring development of procedures and constant decisions a?ecting subordinate workers, clients, or others in the general public; works in a very ?uid environment with guidelines but signi?cant variation.

Ability to read and interpret various types of construction documents, such as contracts, engineering plans, commercial site plans, subdivision plats and site plans, blueprints, ?ood maps, or speci?cations.

Ability to review design and construction of facilities, soil erosion and sediment control, site and right-of-way drainage, and road construction.

Ability to make engineering judgments/decisions in evaluating ?eld and site plan problems.

Ability to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, computer operations, equipment needs, policies, etc., as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.

Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.

Ability to e?ectively communicate and interact with supervisors, contractors, members of the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department.

Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and e?ective manner.

Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision as situations warrant. Has the mathematical ability to develop complex formulas and handle required calculations, and is able to explain the theoretical basis for formulas used.

Knowledge and pro?ciency with computers and related software programs. Ability to read, understand, and interpret ?nancial, technical, engineering, and construction reports and related materials.

Ability to gather, organize, analyze, examine, or evaluate data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information.

Ability to give information, guidance, or assistance to people which directly facilitates task accomplishment; may give instructions or assignments to helpers or assistants.

Ability to prevent major losses through the management of a large department.

Ability to use mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements, logarithmic, or geometric construction; may use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities; descriptive statistics; deductive geometry, plane and solid, and rectangular coordinates; mathematical classi?cations or schemes.

Ability to read journals, manuals, and professional publications; speaks informally to groups of co-workers, sta? in other organizational agencies, the general public, people in other organizations; presents training composing original reports, training and other written materials, using proper language, punctuation, grammar, and style.

Ability to coordinate work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem solving; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results or frequent exposure to unusual pressures.

Ability to make moderately serious impact decisions - a?ects work unit and may a?ect other units or citizens.

Ability to coordinate the activities of those operating or repairing complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and may involve installation and testing. Involves operations of moderate scope.

Considerable responsibility for ?rst-line supervision of the provision of continuous enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety.

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with a planimeter, engineer's scale, drafting instruments, and measuring instruments.