Engineering Associate (Public Works)

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices to the planning, design support, construction, assessment, asset management, and maintenance of multiple municipal projects, or portions of major projects; resolves conflicts and ensures compliance with permits and regulations; prepares and monitors scopes, budgets, and schedules to ensure timely completion of projects
• Drafts or revises plans and drawings utilizing computer-aided design tools.
• Research and conduct environmental and mapping surveys.
• Performs cost analysis and feasibility studies.
• Prepares survey reports and legal descriptions.
• Assists with preparing contract drafts; evaluates contractor proposals and assists with review of proposals for professional engineering services.
• Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and internal and external department personnel to ensure efficient flow of communication and service.
• Attends preconstruction meetings and presents specific aspects of proposed and existing engineering assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

• Knowledge of fundamental engineering principles and practices for assigned functional area.
• Knowledge of engineering design criteria, standards, and applicable permit requirements.
• Knowledge of construction standards, methods, materials, and inspection techniques.
• Knowledge of field testing, sampling, and investigative techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of testing and monitoring devices and techniques.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in the office and construction sites
• Requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, and stooping.

Work Category

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major in Engineering or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an Engineering-related field; AND
• Three years of experience in the investigation, evaluation, assessment, planning, design, or inspection of public infrastructure and systems;  OR
• An equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a High School diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.