Department: Storm Water Services Department
Salary: $73,675.00 - $105,906.94 Commensurate with Experience
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Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
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Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
SUMMARY
This position serves as an entry level Engineer for Storm Water Services. During the first 12-months, the position will rotate through the different divisions of Storm Water Services assisting with engineering activities. The rotational program introduces the Engineer to the various initiatives and programs within Storm Water Services while gaining valuable engineering experience. Once the rotations are complete, the engineer will be placed on one of the teams listed below.
The salary for this position is $82,883.70 - $92,092.99, Commensurate with Experience
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Planning and Asset Management Division
Inspecting culverts, bridges, pipes, structures, waterways, and other drainage features to identify damage or deterioration.
Maintaining inspection information in database format and performing GIS analysis, as needed.
Evaluating data for determination of corrective actions.
Coordinating and preparing repair work orders.
Reporting immediate or emergency needs and coordinating with appropriate agencies
Engineering and Design Division
Assisting project managers and project engineers with capital improvement projects.
Providing engineering and design support.
Performing hydrologic and hydraulic calculations.
Evaluating system replacement, rehabilitation, and repair budgets and costs.
Construction and Utilities Division
Reviewing design plans for constructability.
Coordinating with private utility companies to relocate utilities.
Assisting with the bid process for construction contracts.
Regulatory Division
Assisting with surface water quality improvement projects.
Assisting with MS4 permit requirements.
Reviewing land development plan submittals.
Inspecting storm water control measures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work and complete assignment in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively with city employees and the public.
Ability to read and interpret design plans.
Ability to learn and understand hydrology & hydraulic software such as: HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, HY8, Arc-GIS, StormCAD, and Hydroflow.
Experience or ability to learn AutoCAD Civil 3D and other engineering software applications.
Familiar with stream restoration techniques to correct erosion problems at point locations
Effectively use measuring devices such as rulers, tapes, protractors, calipers, levels, etc.
Understand hazards and exhibit a serious attitude towards safety precautions.
Ability to traverse difficult terrain and various urban/rural conditions, to remove and replace manhole lids, to bend, stoop, and crawl through culverts as short as 42 inches.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
A valid driver's License, good driving record, and a dependable passenger vehicle.
Ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with design, installation, or maintenance of storm drainage systems.
EI certification.
Recent civil engineering graduates are encouraged to apply.
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