HomeMy WebLinkAboutProject Engineer Job Description 06 2021CITY OF MONROE
JOB DESCRIPTION
PROJECT ENGINEER
Supervised by: Director of Engineering
Supervises: Employees assigned to project inspection duties, or others as directed.
Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Engineering, designs, manages and
monitors construction activities within the public right-of-way. Oversees construction
activities assuring compliance with project specifications and administers all facets of
duties in support of the Engineering Department, including utility permitting, private site
development review, and Federal and State funding programming.
Essential Job Functions:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential
functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be
expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential function satisfactorily.
1. Receives project assignments from the Director of Engineering concerning
construction and repair of streets, water mains, sanitary sewers, flood control or
segments of the engineering process on larger projects. Prepares related cost
estimates.
2. Conducts studies of pertinent project considerations and prepares design
calculations, maps and plans along with special interest reports.
3. Prepares, or coordinates with consulting engineers, thorough engineering plans and
specifications according to proper engineering design and citizen and community
needs and desires. Prepares and estimates quantities and types of materials
needed and related project costs.
4. Performs procedural and administrative tasks pertaining to special assessment
processes, State permits, grant applications and bid processes.
5. Manages construction projects in progress, including directing and assigning field
inspections, monitoring contractor adherence to specifications, processing pay
estimates, and finalizing contractor payments. Prepares as-built drawings as
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required. Coordinates construction activities with contractors, public utilities and
the general public. Establishes communication channels and seeks to minimize
work disruptions.
6. Responds to inquiries and complaints from the general public or other City
Departments. Researches issues, provides explanations, initiates corrective actions
or takes other actions to resolve construction issues or problems.
7. Conducts construction inspections including testing of water and sewer main
projects, in the absence of other available staff.
8. Solves on-site disputes pertaining to specifications and contract provisions or refers
unresolved problems to superiors.
9. Reviews private development plans for City water and sewer and other standards
as required.
10. Coordinates review, issuance, and inspection of utility permits, permits for work
within the public right-of-way, sanitary sewer connection permits, and oversize /
overweight load permits.
11. May serve as Traffic Engineer, responding to issues, concerns and complaints of
traffic safety, traffic flow and parking.
12. Acts as expert staff for the Traffic Committee collecting data pertaining to traffic
and parking issues and developing recommendations for change.
13. Prepares a variety of traffic reports for submission to other agencies or the Traffic
Committee. Performs or directs others to perform traffic counts, surveys and other
quantitative tasks.
14. Utilizes various computer software applications for design, contract administration
and spreadsheet preparation.
15. Performs various administrative tasks, such as final accounting for special
assessments, and assembling figures for intergovernmental reporting.
16.
needed.
17. Serves as a backup for the Department of Public Services Department Operations
Supervisor in the absence of adequate available personnel, as directed.
18. Represents the Engineering or Public Services Department, where directed by the
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Director of Engineering, at drills and / or real-life events where participation at the
City or County Emergency Operations Center is deemed necessary.
19. Where directed, coordinates annual Programming of Federal-Aid roadway projects,
and other work activities with Federal and State funding.
20. Responds to public inquiries and complaints at the City Hall counter, by phone, or
electronically, and assists the public as needed. Where conditions dictate, resolves
more serious and complex complaints and irate citizen concerns that are unable to
be addressed by subordinate staff.
21. Directs Engineering staff in the absence of the Director and Assistant City Engineer.
22. Performs related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and
minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the job.
Requirements include the following:
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Engineering.
• Three or more years of engineering, construction and project management experience.
• Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT), or ability to obtain within one (1) year,
Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgement, initiative
and resourcefulness when dealing with employees, City officials, project contractors
and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas orally and in writing. Ability to
prepare and maintain a wide variety of records and reports according to accepted
standards.
• Ability to oversee and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to work effectively under stress and changes in work priorities.
• Ability to perform visual inspections of outdoor projects and conduct field visits.
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• Proficiency in the use of computer-aided design software and spreadsheet and word-
processing applications.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable state and local building codes
and ordinances, engineering practices and construction techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of plan review and site
inspection.
• Good knowledge of municipal operations as they relate to the development and
growth of the City.
• Skill in creating maps and drawings, estimating material needs and maintaining
records.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Familiarity with construction materials and supplies used in public works and
engineering work.
• Ability to assemble data and to prepare clear and accurate reports.
• Ability to travel to various locations within the City.
• Skill in interpreting and applying municipal codes and ordinances.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present ideas and concepts orally and in
writing.
• Ability to critically assess situations, solve problems and work effectively under stress
within deadlines and changes in work priorities.
• A State
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions
of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate
with others and view and produce written documents. The employee frequently is required
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to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. In the course of
inspecting engineering projects, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items of
light to moderate weight.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a business office
setting but is also required to work in the field to inspect and direct engineering projects.
While on project sites, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles
and outside weather conditions and occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
and/or machinery. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, but may
become loud on project sites.
June 2021