Civil Engineer 1

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Chattanooga. Build Your Career. Build Your Community. Chattanooga isn’t just where you work. It’s where you make an impact. Home to more than 180,000 residents, the City of Chattanooga is nationally recognized for innovation, sustainability, and exceptional quality of life. From our gig-powered technology infrastructure to our designation as the nation’s first National Park City, we are a community that leads boldly into the future, and we’re looking for passionate professionals to help us get there. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future, including a state-of-the-art Waste Water plant. Why Work for the City of Chattanooga? Our team of more than 2,600 dedicated public servants keeps Chattanooga safe, thriving, and future focused. Every role matters. Every employee makes a difference. Serve with purpose in: • Public Safety including Police and Fire • Public Works including Waste Resources and Stormwater • Parks and Outdoors and the Public Library • Transportation and Airport Operations • Smart City and Digital Innovation Initiatives When you join the City, you’re not just taking a job. You’re shaping Chattanooga’s future. We Invest in You We are committed to being Southeast Tennessee’s employer of choice. That means investing in the people who serve our community every day. What are the 5 C’s that make Chattanooga the preferred pick: • Competitive, structured compensation • Convenient flexible scheduling and generous paid time off. • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits • Clear pathways for professional growth and advancement • Community centered culture built on service, collaboration, and integrity. Your career should grow as you grow. We make sure it does. Work Where Others Vacation Chattanooga is the country’s first National Park City — where work-life balance isn’t a buzzword, it’s a way of life. • Adventure Awaits Every Day – Hike stunning mountain trails, paddle the Tennessee River, climb world-class sandstone cliffs, or bike scenic greenways. • Explore Natural Wonders – Waterfalls, overlooks, and breathtaking outdoor escapes are less than an hour away. • Getaway Made Easy – Just a short drive from four major cities for quick weekend adventures. • Live Fully, Work Purposefully – Build a meaningful career while enjoying an extraordinary lifestyle. Make Your Work Matter If you’re ready to serve, lead, innovate, and grow, Chattanooga is ready for you. Apply today. Build your career with purpose. Help build Chattanooga’s future.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.) and two (2) years previous experience preferred that includes training in computer-aided design of streets and roads, traffic signals, sanitary sewers, storm water sewers and related structures; or two (2) years previous experience preferred in construction engineering and inspection (CEI) procedures and methods; or any combination of equivalent experience and education. Education may include other applicable engineering fields.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred.
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Engineer-In-Training Certification
Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation Certifications: Level I and Level II Erosion & Sediment Control
Hot Mix Asphalt Roadway Certification
Concrete Certified Field Technician
Concrete Plant Quality Control Technician
Soils & Aggregate Certified Testing Technician
Tennessee Academy for Transportation Engineering Certificate (TATE)

Responsibilities

Designs transportation projects for public works, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, laws and regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Public works transportation projects include but are not limited to geotechnical engineering and design, roadways and streetscapes, storm and sanitary sewer systems, erosion and sediment control, traffic control, traffic signal related analysis, retention and ponds and/or other related design items.
Designs and coordinates City-wide services projects which includes investigating public requests, problems and complaints; contacts applicable individuals to initiate corrective action activities; generates work orders to resolve service issues; prepares and completes field design sketches for work orders as necessary; coordinates construction activities with applicable internal departments and external organizations and performs other related activities.
Prepares and/or reviews engineering designs, plans, maps, charts, diagrams, estimates and permitting requests for projects.
Achieves a comprehensive and current working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and codes.
Coordinates engineering project activities with a variety of internal departments and external organizations or entities including but not limited to utility companies, other municipalities, surveyors, land agents and/or property owners as necessary.
Assists as directed by Supervisor in the procurement and oversight of professional consulting and/or contracting services which includes assembling bid documents, preparing specifications, opening bids, evaluating responses to bids, participating in pre-bid meetings and performing other related activities.
Communicates with supervisor, management staff, other employees, developers, engineers, contractors, citizens and external organizations to coordinate activities.
Performs project reviews and evaluations and makes recommendations based on findings.
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.
Represents the department and/or the City at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, committees and/or other related events or groups in order to receive and convey information pertaining to City projects or programs.
Provides technical guidance on a variety of construction-related projects.
Creates and processes work orders for transportation engineering projects.
Facilitates and/or coordinates the processing of engineering documents, permits, GIS data and/or applications with applicable internal departments.
Prepares a variety of engineering records and documentation to include technical documentation, notices, publications, reports, maps, specifications, design drawings, manuals, catalogs, reference materials, regulations and/or other related items; disseminates applicable documents to internal staff, government agencies and external businesses or individuals.
Responsible for reading current technical literature, maintaining professional affiliations and attending workshops and technical training sessions when appropriate.
Maintains databases for roadways and bridges owned by the City.
Works directly with inspectors and senior engineers to research, initiate and implement pavement preservation and maintenance activities.
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.