Job Abstract

• Supervise field survey work conducting preliminary location, construction, property, and topographic surveys.
• Prepare plans and specifications, including design calculations, estimating, and layout of engineering designs.
• Review design plans and specifications for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with applicable Federal, State, and City codes and regulations.
• Prepare bid specifications and contract documents, project budget and cost estimates, and review bids submitted.
• Participate in project design meetings and review plans, specifications, and engineering drawings for conformance to applicable codes.
• Prepare and make recommendations for revisions and/or improvements to construction plans and specifications.
• Review and check improvement plans and subdivision maps for compliance with City standards and conditions.
• Oversee construction projects and day-to-day construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, evaluate change orders, resolve problems, and coordinate field inspection with the Public Works Inspector.
• Prepare progress payments for contractors; coordinate inspections with other departments; make recommendations for change as appropriate; close out projects.
• Issue right-of-way encroachment permits.
• Perform survey and difficult drafting work.
• Prepare and maintain necessary records and reports.
• Participate in outdoors related engineering field activities including traffic signal equipment monitoring & adjusting, data collection, project observations, project documentation, and review of project field elements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:
90 semester units or equivalent in engineering, physical sciences, or related field;

AND

EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of closely related experience in engineering work.

OR

EXPERIENCE:
Four (4) years of closely related engineering work experience which would have provided the required level of knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform technical engineering duties.

• Principles, practices, terminology, techniques, and methods of drafting, surveying, and engineering.
• Municipal engineering policies, and procedures; construction, design, and survey techniques.
• Contract administration including the criteria used in the design of projects; methods, materials, Public Works performance and payment bonds; construction bidding and change orders; equipment and safety hazards of construction projects.
• Engineering plans, maps, and records.
• AutoCAD (Computer Aided Drafting).

• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, architectural, and engineering drawings.
• Perform complex engineering and mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Perform complex engineering drafting work.
• Operate computer software programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and AutoCAD.
• Interpret engineering drawings and public works standards.
• Make accurate computations of material quantities, application rates, and production measures.
• Respond to public requests and inquiries.
• Understand and follow complex oral and written instructions with a minimum of supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City officials, and the public.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain accurate and orderly files.
• Use independent judgment and initiative.

PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Work is primarily performed in an office environment requiring prolonged sitting or standing; walking, kneeling, crouching, squatting, stooping, and bending; input data into a computer terminal; exposure to computer glare, vibrations, and pitch; ability to lift, carry, and move objects totaling approximately 25 pounds in weight; and have mobility, vision, hearing, and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed and may be required to work outdoors with exposure to direct sunlight, heat, humidity, rain, wind, cold, and noise levels.

NOTE:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT DESIGNATION:
Non-Exempt