Entry-Level Project Engineer (Right Of Way Maintenance)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual Plant Value submissions including newly constructed roads, sidewalks, and paths.
• Evaluate, administer, and interpret contract and specification requirements of contract.
• Oversee construction of public works projects and private construction done under a development agreement.
• Develop drawings, plans, and specifications for transportation facilities and other public works projects as designated by the Assistant Director of Public Works. Prepare final contract documents including all plans, specifications, and requirements of contract. Review bids and make recommendations on award of contract. Coordinate, review, and administer project progression. Negotiate change orders.
• Participate in discussion on infrastructure for proposed developments.
• Manage public improvement projects completed by private developers; private contractors; or the County and certifies their conformity with existing City codes and land use policy.
• Oversee road, sidewalk, and path systems, responsible for new projects, inventories, and rehabilitation programs.
• Review and approve contractor pay requests prior to processing.
• Assist in answering inquiries from developers, engineers, landowners, and the general public with regard to existing and proposed facilities, potential for development, and Public Works standards and policies.
• Perform inspection and administration of public works construction contracts, coordinate such with other City departments, State and County agencies, and elected officials.
• Assist in solving problems relating to drainage and resurfacing.
• Manage permit system for utility work in City Right of Way.
• Review proposed plats of subdivisions to ensure compliance with the City’s Land Division Ordinance and Public Works Specifications.
• Maintain accurate field construction diaries and bid quantities for public works construction projects; records and monitor quality control testing at project sites; prepare final reports for construction projects.
• Provide advice and assistance to the public and to City personnel on private developments, engineering, and other City department activities. Advise, counsel, and resolve citizen complaints.
• Manage Roads Inventory and pavement ratings utilizing WISLR and PASER rating system.
• Serve as the City liaison with consulting engineering firms under contract with the City for specific improvement projects, and review all work performed by those firms.
• Prepare annual capital plan budget, prepare purchase orders and monitor accounts to insure they are within budgeted amounts.
• Assist in implementing capital improvement programs including road resurfacing, road maintenance, and public facilities.
• Prepare special assessments for projects assigned to this position.
• Prepare project documentation and coordinate approvals by various agencies.

• Update and maintain construction-related information for Public Works projects on the City’s webpage.
• Participate in professional development associations, such as the American Public Works Association (APWA) and serve in leadership positions as appropriate.
• Various special public works projects as assigned by the Assistant Director of Public Works.

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Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Survey experience desired.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in civil or mechanical engineering or related field. Associate’s degree and/or additional civil engineering or public works operational experience including, but not limited to: design of roads; sidewalks; and construction management may substitute for bachelor’s degree requirement.

• Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License at time of appointment and maintain during course of employment.

Necessary Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of engineering principles, municipal engineering operations, local government structures, public works, transportation operations, and related policies and procedures required.
• Ability to read and understand codes, ordinances, specifications, and complicated engineering drawings required.
• The ability to work effectively with multicultural populations.
• Knowledge of, and ability to use, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Civil 3D design software, traffic modeling software and other Civil Engineering software programs desired.
• The ability to manage and oversee projects, accept responsibility, make decisions, delegate responsibility and to motivate people toward a coordinated effort required.
• Ability to work with contractors and other public agencies, schedule projects, and track project costs required.
• Ability to ensure compliance with and follow standard safety practices and procedures common to public works programs required.
• Skill in review and analysis of designs, plans, or actual site conditions to determine compliance with acceptable standards required.
• Skill in applied civil engineering concepts, project design, and preparation of engineering drawings and construction specifications to acceptable standards required.
• Ability to write contracts, assessment reports, requests for proposals, ordinances, and resolutions desired.
• Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software, and Windows operating systems required.