City of Salisbury, Maryland · 9 hours ago
Project Engineer
Salisbury, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe City of Salisbury, Maryland is seeking a Project Engineer to manage planning, design, and bid packaging of city infrastructure while ensuring compliance with city standards and state regulations. The role involves developing in-house designs, preparing engineering cost estimates, and maintaining effective relationships with external firms and the public.
Government Administration
Hiring Manager
Judy Kuntz, PE, GDTP-S
Responsibilities
Reviews, comments, and recommends for approval developers’ site plans for public infrastructure and stormwater management
Performs in-house design of storm drains, sanitary sewers, water and wastewater facilities, erosion and sediment controls, city streets, etc
Researches utility records for possible conflicts with proposed design
Coordinates survey activity
Prepares engineering cost estimates for City budget proposals, contract bid documents and project orders for selected engineering firms
Reviews and recommends for approval equipment specifications, shop drawings, and installation plans for public infrastructure
Reviews and recommends for approval bond and fee amounts
Reviews and recommends for approval construction, and as-built drawings
Performs field inspections, and resolves technical problems
Ensures that all City, State, and Federal requirements are met, as applicable
Keeps supervisor informed of new trends or technology as well as any unusual or detrimental conditions and process problems
Keeps informed on current engineering practices by attending workshops and educational programs or reading specialized literature
Acts as a representative of the City of Salisbury to the public and City committees
Prioritizes and multitasks with attention to detail and accurately prepares and maintains records and files
Accurately interprets and implements City codes, policies, & standards
Prepares or reviews engineering plans, reports, studies, and calculations
Knowledge of applicable regulations including but not limited to stormwater, flood plain management, environmental, ADA, and OSHA
Provides guidance on procedures and best practices
Works closely with other engineers and maintains working relationships with team members and the public
Collaborates with the City Planner and their staff, as well as other City departments
Assists with managing budget within established guidelines
Establishes cost estimates for infrastructure projects and grant applications
Participates in the managing of budget
Monitors and reviews expenditures
Serves as point of contact with employees and vendors and assists with their requests
Works on improving leadership skills by attending relevant meetings and training
Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively to exchange information
Listens to others and provides useful feedback
Demonstrates personal accountability, effective work habits, integrity and ethical behavior
Works well as a part of a team through respectful and collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, affiliates, and stakeholder groups
Improves, designs, refines, finds, and invents criteria to combine in order to resolve problems
Takes charge before others do and/or without being instructed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or transportation engineering from ABET Accredited Engineering Program
Equivalent education, training, and/or experience considered on a case-by-case basis
One year of experience as a civil engineer, preferred
Have knowledge of project management and engineering
Prioritizes and multitasks with attention to detail and accurately prepares and maintains records and files
Accurately interprets and implements City of City codes, policies, & standards
Prepare or review engineering plans, reports, studies, and calculations
Knowledge of applicable regulations including but not limited to stormwater, flood plain management, environmental, ADA, and OSHA
Provides guidance on procedures and best practices
Works closely with other engineers and maintain working relationships with team members and public
Collaborates with the City Planner and their staff, as well as other City departments
Assists with managing budget within established guidelines
Establishes cost estimates for infrastructure projects and grant applications
Participates in the managing of budget
Monitors and reviews expenditures
Serves as point of contact with employees and vendors and assist with their requests
Works on improving leadership skills by attending relevant meetings and training
Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively to exchange information
Listens to others and provides useful feedback
Demonstrates personal accountability, effective work habits, integrity and ethical behavior
Works well as a part of a team through respectful and collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, affiliates, and stakeholder groups
Improves, designs, refines, finds, and invents criteria to combine in order to resolve problems
Takes charge before others do and/or without being instructed
Preferred
One year of experience as a civil engineer, preferred
Company
City of Salisbury, Maryland
We are Salisbury, Maryland, and our town was born from the headwaters of the Wicomico River.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase