Assistant Civil Engineer

About This Role

This role involves applying civil engineering knowledge to municipal operations including planning, design, and construction of civic infrastructure. The position requires professional work in areas such as engineering surveys, plan preparation, construction supervision, and providing technical advice to municipal departments.

Responsibilities

• Directing and/or performing engineering surveys to acquire data for design, layout, and construction of streets, bridges, parks, sanitary sewer, storm water sewer, water systems, and traffic flow
• Preparing and reviewing engineering plans, specifications, and designs, including calculating and plotting survey data, storm water runoff, and hydraulics
• Supervising the construction of municipal projects such as streets, sewers, bridges, and water systems, acting as a resident engineer
• Reviewing work of contractors for compliance with plans and specifications
• Supervising engineering aides and other non-engineering personnel
• Providing engineering advice to other municipal boards, commissions, or departments as directed
• Coordinating multi-departmental projects, including engineering projects with state and federal agencies
• Developing and maintaining a centralized archiving system for municipal infrastructure records and updating construction documents to as-built conditions
• Assisting in the development of an internet-based permit tracking system
• Preparing cost estimates, evaluating bid results, and following through with payments for infrastructure improvement contracts

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• 5 years of experience in an engineering related field
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, internet, and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals of various backgrounds
• Ability to work independently with little direction
• Ability to organize data into systems with an understandable, accessible format
• Ability to prioritize tasks to assure maximum efficiencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• 5 years of experience in an engineering related field

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of or ability to learn relational databases and ArcView

Skills

* Required skills