Senior Associate Civil Engineer Design - Dept of Public Works

Overview

Under general supervision, is in charge of the civil engineering design and preparation of plans and specifications for major municipal engineering projects.

• Plan and supervise the work of a moderately large group of subordinate engineers and drafting technicians engaged in performing fundamental civil engineering design and feasibility studies of alternate methods of solving specific civil engineering problems; and preparing detailed designs and plans, drawings, specifications, and estimates of costs for projects.
• Prepare plans and policies for carrying out work.
• Assign, review, and approve the work of subordinates.
• Instruct and advise workers on the more difficult phases of work.
• Design, select, and approve the major design features.
• Prepare the more important specifications.
• Investigate and analyze construction methods used.
• Examine plans, specifications, and estimates for completeness and conformity with accepted design practices, polices, and procedures.
• Prepare special studies and reports relative to matters such as alternate solutions and estimates of materials and costs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Five (5) years of experience in the design and preparation of plans for large municipal projects including two years in a supervisory or team leadership capacity.

• Current registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan.
• Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on requirements of the position.

• Knowledge of principals and methods of civil engineering design and construction.
• Knowledge of equipment and materials used in civil engineering projects.
• Knowledge of project costing, monitoring, and reporting techniques.
• Skill in analyzing problems relating to civil engineering design and construction.
• Skill in supervising, prioritizing, and directing the work of others.
• Skill in reading, understanding, and evaluating engineering plans and specifications.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and common office and work related software.
• Skill in preparing concise technical and non-technical reports.
• Ability to plan and direct the activities of a moderately large group of subordinate engineers and draft technicians.
• Ability to estimate costs and schedules for engineering projects.
• Ability to interact effectively with subordinates and peers with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to display initiative and resourcefulness in solving difficult and unusual engineering problems in connection with problems of civil engineering design.

The employee generally engages in light to strenuous physical activity which may include operating machinery, motor vehicles, heavy equipment, and using tools for an extended period of time. The employee is expected to move about and ascend/descend (e.g. stairs, ladders, trees etc.) to accomplish tasks. The employee must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to (x) pounds.

Work involves office, field and plant activities.