Civil Engineer - Facilities

About the position

The Department of Public Works is looking for a dedicated professional to join our team as a Civil Engineer in the Facilities Division. This position performs work in the design, construction administration and construction inspection of a multitude of architectural and engineering projects. The City of Green Bay is a leader in employee health and wellness with its Health/1265 program with a goal to engage all employees in their own health and well-being by providing insurance premiums incentives and other benefits.

Responsibilities

• Performs architectural and engineering design, cost estimating, specification writing, contract administration, construction inspection and supervision of public works projects that vary from building construction, maintenance, renovations/repairs, demolition, and various other public works projects.
• Administers public works contracts of average to moderate difficulty.
• Prepares technical reports, studies, and permit and/or grant applications.
• Assists in construction supervision and inspects construction of various public works projects. Performs field review to aid in design.
• Coordinates Engineering Technicians in preparation of plans and specification and inspections of Special projects construction.
• Drafts and administers professional services contracts. Assists in review of plans and specifications prepared by consultants for City projects from scoping the project to project completion.
• Reviews contractor material submittals, prepares payments, and reviews and processes change orders for public works contracts.
• Meets with the public contractors, other departments and contractor with respect to public works projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related Engineering discipline.
• Previous related engineering, architectural, or project management experience highly desirable. (3-5 years practical experience required for Civil Engineer II.)
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect (AIA) in the State of Wisconsin highly desirable.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Considerable knowledge of civil engineering and architectural principles and practices as applied to the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates and reports for public works construction.
• Good knowledge of field engineering, including surveying, construction inspection and construction practices.
• Good knowledge in the sources of engineering information.
• Skill in receiving assignments in general terms and to schedule, plan, layout and direct the work of a group of engineering subordinates.
• Skill in coordinating the work of a unit with a general program or specific problems.
• Skill in applying engineering theory to complex field and office problems.
• Skill in coordinating various engineering and operational activities.
• Ability to proficiently utilize a computer and the required software.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.

Benefits

• Health/1265 program with insurance premiums incentives and other benefits.