CIVIL ENGINEER I W/O P.E.

NATURE OF POSITION

The Civil Engineer I (without PE) performs engineering assignments for the planning, design, and construction of projects under the direction of a licensed professional engineer.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General direction and oversight are provided by a licensed professional engineer (Civil Engineer I/II/III, or the City Engineer as assigned).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Employees of the City of Walla Walla are expected to model and foster the City’s core values: Service – Integrity – Collaboration – Equality – Leadership – Community
• Design and oversee assigned projects. Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents for construction projects.
• Coordinate with adjoining property owners, utility providers, and city, state, and federal stakeholders.
• Assist in the planning of projects, schedules, and budgets.
• Assist in the management of consultant and construction contracts.
• Provide technical assistance to consultants, customers, and staff; assure compliance with City codes, ordinances, and general engineering practices.
• Communicate with concerned citizens, City departments, and outside agencies to provide engineering assistance and recommendations, exchange information, discuss concerns and needs, respond to inquiries and complaints; assure appropriate information is provided and problems are resolved.
• Monitor assigned projects during construction; perform inspection activities as required. Maintain project records and documentation; prepare payment requests; monitor project expenditures to keep them within budget.
• Responsible for composing correspondence between the City, contractors, consultants, other agencies, and the general public.
• Prepare a variety of technical reports and/or analysis to support programs and/or City operations, present written and oral recommendations.
• Explain engineering concepts and principles; review documents and correspondence.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of grants and loans.
• Conduct traffic counts.
• Update and maintain City of Walla Walla Standard Plans.
  
  

Other Job Functions

• Demonstrate punctual, regular, and reliable attendance which is essential for successful job performance.
• Present a positive, professional image; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; assure excellent customer service with internal and external customers.
• Execute assignments, projects, and job responsibilities efficiently and within defined timeframes; work independently and effectively with little direction.
• Demonstrate good judgment and employ critical thinking to execute duties, identify issues, seek solutions, and recommend improvements in support of departmental goals.
• Assist staff and higher-level management; participate in resolving operational or interpersonal concerns; participate in training, meetings, and on committees as assigned.
• Respect the value of diversity in the workplace and the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of civil and environmental engineering.
• Principles and practices of project management and contract administration.
• Interpret, apply, and explain local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, specifications, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Municipal government operations.
• Oral and written communication skills to include correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Ability to communicate scientific and technical matters to non-technical individuals, including policymakers.
• Report writing and plan interpretation techniques.
• Record-keeping techniques.
  
  

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Operate a Windows-based PC with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and other engineering and administrative software applications; GIS; AutoCAD Civil 3D; standard business and office machines including copier, scanner, and calculator; specialized tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting and standing for extended periods of time, walking over rough or uneven surfaces; seeing, hearing, and speaking to exchange information; intermittently kneel down, stoop, bend and twist at the waist; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb ladders; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment; construction and utility sites; driving a vehicle to assigned work areas. Subject to seasonal and adverse weather conditions.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification. Valid state driver's license.

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual in Spanish. Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

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