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City of Chattanooga · 1 day ago

Civil Engineer 2

1250 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37402, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$71K/yr - $85K/yr

4+ years exp

The City of Chattanooga is seeking a Civil Engineer 2 to design and coordinate transportation infrastructure projects. The role involves managing project communications, conducting inspections, and providing technical expertise to various stakeholders while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

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Responsibilities

Coordinates and schedules meetings related to engineering projects; participates in construction progress meetings with contractors, architects, engineers, and other applicable parties; conducts visits to project sites

Responds to requests for information and complaints from the public; elevates issues to appropriate personnel when appropriate

Provides technical expertise to internal staff and external agencies regarding engineering projects

Processes a variety of documentation associated with departmental operations per established procedures and within designated time frames; distributes documentation and retains records. Inspects project sites under construction

May prepare and complete various forms, reports, correspondence, design drawings, preliminary layouts, contract documents, project lists, cost estimates, meeting minutes, work orders, schedules, punch lists, or other related documents

May maintain a variety of engineering records and documentations including project financials for a variety of operations, as required by the City Finance Department. Responsible for submission of reimbursement packages for reimbursement of federal funds

Verifies the accuracy of data entered in applicable automated systems; makes corrections as appropriate

May participate in/on a variety of meetings, public forums and/or other related groups to receive and convey information

May review and coordinate work products with stakeholders and the general public, making corrections accordingly and coordinating those changes in a way that retains, if at all possible, the project scope, budget, and schedule

May manage project communications, measure, and report schedule performance to project stakeholders. Outside of regular inter-Departmental coordination with the Mayor’s Office, Office of the City Attorney, Finance, Purchasing, Technology Services, and other divisions of Public Works, this classification frequently involves creating and managing public-private partnership agreements that contain the donation of funds and/or services, Right of Entry Agreements, and easement acquisition to assist with project completion, stakeholders must be managed effectively and kept apprised of project status

May communicate with management staff, other employees, developers, engineers, contractors, and external organizations to coordinate activities. Maintain a variety of engineering records and documentation

Develops quantity estimates and construction budgets for projects

Prepares and/or reviews engineering designs, plans, maps, charts, diagrams, estimates, and permitting requests for projects

Conducts inspections and site visits to ensure projects are in compliance with applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures; initiates corrective action to mitigate violations and deviations

Oversees and monitors on-site materials testing activities

May coordinate project activities, assembly and opening of bid documents, contract reviews, cost estimates, completing various forms, documents and reports; and performs other related duties

May use a city vehicle to perform field reviews

Uses, carries, and answers their cell phone for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the department head

Must meet regular attendance requirements

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

AutoCAD Civil 3DCivil EngineeringProject ManagementTraffic EngineeringGIS ApplicationsConstruction PrinciplesCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.) and four (4) years of previous experience; or any combination of equivalent experience and education

Knowledge of CityWorks and/or ArcGIS Pro (or most current) to assist with any Stormwater infrastructure asset management, analysis, report, and/or map preparation

Valid Driver's License