Engineer Assistant

JOB SUMMARY Want to be part of an organization that enhances the livability of your community and delivers great customer service to its residents? Come join the Public Works & Engineering Services department as a Engineer Assistant.
Under supervision of a licensed Engineer, the Engineer-In-Training will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of civil engineering tasks as it relates to project management.
The tasks include such items as design, plan review, project budgeting and estimating, construction management, and other items associated with the Public Works Department.
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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide highly technical and responsible staff assistance to the City Engineer and other City staff.
Design and manage projects utilizing MicroStation CAD for streets, water and sanitary sewer, drainage, traffic, and other infrastructure to ensure ease of construction, long term durability and ease of maintenance.
Manage projects through bidding and construction phase.
Serve as an engineering liaison during the development process.
Meet and coordinate with developers and consultants to explain city, state, and federal regulations.
Review commercial and subdivision plans to ensure compliance with City standards, long term durability and maintenance issues.
Respond to citizen inquiries and concerns.
Prepare engineering estimates for proposed public works projects.
Assist in preparation of the City Street Assessment or Inventory on a yearly basis.
Assist with surveying activities as assigned; determining grades, locating property lines and other survey related activities.
Regular attendance at work and arrives on time.
Performs all job-related duties as assigned or as become apparent.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Work is performed in a standard office environment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
Good working knowledge of construction methods and practices.
Knowledge of: Administrative and management procedures, practices, and techniques.
Ability to read and understand engineering plans, subdivision plats, letting contracts and other engineering records such as technical materials, reports, and journals.
Knowledge in preparing cost estimates and specifications.
Ability to research techniques, methods, and procedures.
Engineering practices and methods.
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs and operational needs.
Skill in: Ability to proper communicate and document, both orally and in writing, to represent the city’s position to citizens, the city council, departments, and staff.
Ability to draft maps and charts.
Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines.
Presenting information to groups of varying size.
Experience with utility modeling.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Possession of an active certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination.
Valid Texas driver’s license with driving record that meets city guidelines.