Designer II (Technical Services)

This is technical civil engineering related work for the Water Resources Department performing design, cost estimations, plan review and evaluating the construction, alteration or repair of complex public works and capital improvement projects. Work involves preparing preliminary and final engineering designs and specifications through the use of survey data, project drawings and verbal descriptions; using a CADD computer aided design system to create designs and draft computational specifications; preparing preliminary project plans including the estimation of material quantity and labor costs; and interpreting civil engineering designs and specifications to include the identification and location of water mains, private utilities, easements and existing structures. Work includes the review of construction plans, drawings, and specifications to determine if there are any errors or if there are any conflicts between any existing and proposed designs as related to utility construction and connections; making recommendations for alternative courses of action and design plans; and maintaining engineering related special use maps, charts, graphs, and drawings and preparing and maintaining detailed reports, permit documents and records. Work requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity; productive interaction with City employees, other governmental agencies, consultants, contractors and the public; the ability to competently and independently manage a workload that may include competing demands and challenging deadlines; the application of professional engineering knowledge in evaluating the cost effectiveness, safety and practicality of construction designs; and preparing and maintaining detailed reports on projects.

Do you have a valid Driver’s License license?, Do you have experience in Zoning regulations?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * Have a valid Bachelor’s degree with considerable coursework in civil engineering and have two years of engineering related experience - or - in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, must have a valid high school diploma or GED combined with considerable college coursework in design, drafting, engineering, or related field, and have six years of engineering experience related to public works construction activities.

• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License.

• Have considerable knowledge of modern engineering methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction and maintenance of water, wastewater and public works related infrastructure, including performing cost analysis of such projects.

• Have experience in utility construction plan review and approval, and preconceptual plan review for utilities related to zoning cases such as site plans, pre-plats, plats, etc.

• Be able to perform complex mathematical calculations related to civil engineering activities.

• Be skilled in the use of a personal computer and computer software including Word, Excel, the latest Geographic Information System (GIS) application, and the latest Civil 3D drafting application.

• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, an applicant must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have significant previous experience performing engineering design work for public utility and capital improvement projects related to a government entity.

Salary: $27.91 - $43.93 Hourly