Civil Engineer

Full Time
Salt Lake City, UT
$26.43 - $36.04 an hour
Posted 1 day ago
Job description
Position Title:
Civil Engineer-Level V (May be Underfilled)
Job Description:
Salt Lake City is hiring for civil engineers! Come work on exciting new projects as our City continues to grow. As a registered professional engineer, supervises and manages City projects and engineering programs, and applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad area of assignments. This is highly technical and supervisory work requiring management experience and a broad background in civil engineering.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Engineer I
  • Drafts and checks drawings, reviews and prepares minor designs.
  • Assists with field inspections and may perform design work on projects under the guidance of a professional engineer.
  • Assists with bidding procedure, including reviewing bid documents, meeting with various personnel and assisting with the assembling of documents.
  • Performs standard calculations and related design work. May Becomes familiar with procedural steps involved in engineering projects.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Engineer II
  • Prepares designs for non-complex engineering projects in accordance with general engineering principles and Salt Lake City Standards. May work on larger projects as a team member or under more direct supervision.
  • Checks project plans, calculations and project parameters. Investigates and corrects field problems and suggests extra work orders of relatively routine nature. Drafts project drawings and specifications.
  • May supervise engineering technicians actively involved in projects and may serve as project engineer on small projects.
  • Calculates pricing and payment amounts which should be made to contractors.
  • Prepares reports of work done and project status. Assists with completion of appropriate project documents, bidding procedures and meets periodically with departmental staff to outline project status. May meet with contractors as Salt Lake City representative.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Engineer III
  • Prepares designs for routine and repetitive engineering projects in accordance with general engineering principles and Salt Lake City Standards. Has input on selection of consultants and may work on larger projects as a team member or under more direct supervision.
  • Drafts plans, performs engineering studies, completes designs, and reviews subordinates’ work. Has the authority to recommend moderately sized extra work orders. Prepares right of way acquisition documents, reviews survey data, specifies types of materials tests, approves and rejects contractors work. Calculates project pricing and payment amounts to be made to contractors.
  • May supervise technicians and serve as project engineer.
  • Prepares reports of work done and project status. Prepares project documents, monitors and complies with bidding procedures and meets periodically with departmental staff to outline project status.
  • May serve as Salt Lake City representative on joint projects, meet with general public or project consultants to evaluate and resolve project problems.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Engineer IV
  • Prepares and approves designs for engineering projects in accordance with general engineering principles and Salt Lake City Standards. Serves on general planning, design and project review committees.
  • Assists in selecting consultants and specifying parameters for projects and scope of work for consultants. Recommends approval of all work done by consultants and troubleshoots various segments of assigned projects.
  • Prepares complex plans and assures complete designs follow standards as set by Salt Lake City, various codes or standard engineering principles. May draft engineering drawings.
  • May supervise engineers or technicians with responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of their work. Approves or rejects contractors’ work, specifications, pay requests or cost estimates.
  • Reviews and calculates complex project pricing and amount of payments which should be made to contractors. Signs off appropriate documents prior to payment, and suggests contract change orders.
  • Reviews or prepares reports of work done and project status. Prepares project documents, monitors and complies with bidding procedures and meets periodically with departmental staff to outline project status.
  • May serve as Salt Lake City representative on joint projects and meet with general public or consultants to evaluate and resolve project problems.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Engineer V
  • Prepares and supervises the planning, design and construction of major engineering projects. Assigns work of subordinates. Resolves personnel problems and has authority to recommend hiring and firing. Provides in-house engineering reviews and supervises informal engineering reviews. Assists with selection of consultants and specifies parameters for projects and scope of consultants’ work. Approves work done by consultants.
  • Reviews complex plans and assures complete designs follow standards as set by Salt Lake City, various codes or standard engineering principles. Develops program and project budgets, project scopes, time scheduling and phasing. Suggests major contract change orders.
  • Approves reports of work done and project status. Approves or prepares complex project documents and engineering studies. Monitors and complies with bidding procedures, and meets periodically with departmental staff to review project status.
  • May direct day-to-day activities for support programs such as engineering records management, permit issuance and inspections, subdivision approval and inspections, traffic control device implementation and maintenance, or Geographic Information Systems and associated engineering computer software and hardware.
  • Represents Salt Lake City Corporation on various ad-hoc committees or statutory boards as engineering designate.
  • Serves on general design and project review committees, and suggests projects for development.
  • Performs other duties as appropriate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Engineer I
  • Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering equivalent from a fully accredited college or university.
  • Possession of an engineer in training certificate.
  • Ability to work and relate well with subordinates, supervisors, co-workers and the general public under varying circumstances.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
  • Ability to utilize computers in engineering applications, present reports in written and oral form, and communicate effectively with co-workers, public and contractors.
Engineer II
  • Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering equivalent from a fully accredited college or university and one year paid work experience in civil engineering.
  • Possession of an engineer in training certificate.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
  • Ability to utilize computers in engineering applications, prepare and present routine reports in written and oral form. Must be able to effectively communicate and work well with subordinates, supervisors, co-workers, contractors and the general public.
  • Ability to perform field analysis and make correct engineering decisions.
Engineer III
  • Possession of a bachelor of science degree and three years paid work experience in Civil Engineering or related engineering equivalent.
  • Possession of an engineer in training certificate.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
  • Ability to utilize computers in engineering applications, prepare and present moderately complex reports in written and oral form, effectively interface with subordinates, supervisors, co-workers, contractors and the general public.
  • Ability to perform engineering studies and field analysis, make correct engineering decisions, supervise subordinate engineers and contractors, and administer related contracts.
Engineer IV
  • Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering equivalent from a fully accredited college or university and four years paid work experience in civil engineering or related field.
  • Possession of a professional engineer certificate from the State of Utah. Out of state applicants who possess a PE License must become a PE within the State of Utah within six months of employment.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
  • Ability to lead, develop and support other team members, use computers, prepare and present complex reports in written and oral form, and effectively interface with contractors and the general public.
Engineer V
  • Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering equivalent from a fully accredited college or university, eight years experience in civil engineering and two years related supervisory experience.
  • Possession of a professional engineer license from the State of Utah. Out of state applicants who possess a PE Certificate must become a PE in the State of Utah within six months of employment.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
  • Ability to lead, develop and support other team members, use computers, and interface effectively with contractors and the general public.
  • Membership in the American Society of Civil Engineers, or an equivalent professional organization.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium weights up to 50 pounds. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching and bending. May have a few disagreeable elements such as appearance of work place, poor ventilation of uneven temperature.
  • Continual exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
POSITION SALARY RANGE
Level I: $26.43/hr - $36.04/hr
Level II: $27.73/hr - $37.86/hr
Level III: $30.59/hr - $41.76/hr
Level IV: $33.72/hr - $46.05/hr
Level V: $37.18/hr - $50.77/hr
DEPARTMENT
Public Services
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40

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