City of New Berlin Department of Community Development · 1 month ago
Assistant City Engineer
New Berlin, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCity of New Berlin Department of Community Development is seeking an Assistant City Engineer to assist in managing public infrastructure projects. The role involves coordinating with various city departments, supervising engineering staff, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Coordinates across all City departments to develop an optimized five-year comprehensive construction plan for the City’s public infrastructure
Manages specific projects including supervising the work of subordinate engineering staff in these projects
From time-to-time this position will assist the Code Compliance Specialist with specifically assigned tasks that may involve and/or require a higher level of civil engineering expertise and direction
Reviews the work of engineering division staff and assists them as needed
Assist the public, applicants, and/or consultants regarding relevant engineering information and attends meetings and makes reports as required acting as liaison on engineering issues
Assists the Department in the preparation of annual division and capital budgets, funding requests, and grant applications
As assigned, provide coordination, budget and management oversight of Engineering CIP projects, administer and manage the approved budget between city departments and/or other regulatory agencies
Directly supervises project consultants as required
Administers and inspects permits for excavation within the public Right-of-Way including driveway and culvert replacements & installations and new home access
Assists the Planning Division with development reviews and park planning projects to include, but not limited to, design work, cost-estimating, seeking quotes and/or public bidding
Assists the Planning Division with maintaining and updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and Subdivision Code
Investigates and coordinates the use of new design and construction techniques to provide value engineering of labor and materials
Assist the Utility department with private development project plan review as needed
Assist the Water Resources Utility Division with plan review and construction site inspection as needed
Assist the Inspection Division in review of building permits as they relate to grading, drainage, Utility connection, and property access
Coordinates with consulting engineers on design work for compliance with City, State and Federal standards
Managing private development construction of public infrastructure by means of Development Agreements, construction inspection oversight, and administration
Determine the scope of engineering projects, prepare requests for proposals, and contracts for consulting services
Manages Bidder’s Qualification Statements, prepares specifications, contracts, plans and other bidding documents for infrastructure improvement projects and administers said public improvement projects
Maintains the Developer’s Handbook
Maintains asset management database, project records, and correspondence
Performs and reviews traffic studies as necessary and/or as required by City boards and commissions and makes recommendations
Conduct Field investigations for site grading, erosion control, drainage, and other small-scale field survey work, as required
Assists the DCD Director, DCD Deputy Director and City Engineer on various projects and/or requests as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from a ABET accredited college/university
Eight (8) to ten (10) years experience in the application of engineering theory, judgement, design and/or construction management
Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) with the State of Wisconsin, or the ability to obtain the PE within one year of employment
Excellent organizational, coordination and tracking skills
Strong mathematical aptitude to perform general bookkeeping functions
Ability to work with customers and other employees under pressure and deadlines
Excellent communication skills
Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office Software
Knowledge of records management and general office procedures
Ability to present a positive image of the department and the City to the public
Ability to self-motivate and work independently
Preferred
Experience in municipal engineering, transportation and/or water resources
Benefits
HEALTH INSURANCE
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT
HERO Program
DENTAL INSURANCE
VISION INSURANCE
LIMITED PURPOSE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
LIFE INSURANCE
SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE
Voluntary Worksite Benefits
WISCONSIN RETIREMENT SYSTEM (WRS)
DEFERRED COMPENSATION (Section 457 Plan)
FREE RECPASS
ELECTRONIC DIRECT DEPOSIT
Worker's Compensation
JURY DUTY
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
HOLIDAYS
VACATION
SICK TIME
FLEX TIME
COMP TIME
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Company
City of New Berlin Department of Community Development
The Department of Community Development promotes and maintains the careful and sustainable development & use of land in the City of New Berlin.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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