Civil Engineer II/III

City of Corvallis•City of Corvallis, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves serving as a project lead for other engineers and technicians, managing capital improvement and operating projects, reviewing land use applications and private development plans for public improvements, administering City and outside agency contracts, and managing project budgets. The Civil Engineer II is distinguished by managing capital projects as the licensed engineer of record, reviewing more complex land use applications, carrying out assignments with greater scope of responsibility and financial authority, managing multiple projects, and providing professional expertise, guidance, and training. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position represented by AFSCME, with a 12-month probationary period. A resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred with the application. Applicants must meet all qualifications and requirements listed in the position description.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Civil Engineer II: At least four years of experience implementing or managing the design, permitting, or construction of municipal utilities or transportation infrastructure, or equivalent combination of eight years of education and experience.
Civil Engineer III: At least five years of experience implementing or managing the design, permitting, or construction of municipal utilities or transportation infrastructure, or equivalent combination of nine years of education and experience.
Oregon registration as a Professional Engineer or reciprocity to practice engineering within the State of Oregon within the probationary period.
Knowledge and ability to apply principles and practices of civil engineering.
Knowledge of project budget administration and management, including local, State, and federal requirements and regulations.
Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to speak in public and facilitate public meetings.
Effective negotiation skills.
Ability to prioritize resources for maximum benefit, manage multiple projects and details, work under constant deadline pressure, adjust to changing priorities, address the immediate needs of customers, and ensure project delivery on time and within budget.
Ability to use a computer for extended periods of time to perform essential functions of the position.
Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid Oregon Driver’s License.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background and/or criminal history check.
Ability to obtain Oregon Department of Transportation Certifications required to satisfy State and federal requirements necessary for the City to maintain qualification as a Local Certification Agency.
Ability to use engineering modeling software, prepare design drawings using AutoCAD, spreadsheet, and word processing software to prepare design drawings and contract documents necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Cover letter preferred with application.

Responsibilities

Serves as a project lead for other engineers and technicians.
Manages capital improvement and operating projects.
Reviews land use applications and private development plans for public improvements.
Administers City and outside agency contracts.
Manages project budgets.
Designs, reviews, and manages construction projects.
Negotiates and resolves contract change orders.
Decides on scope of work and acceptability of work for contracted projects.
Performs field inspections.
Handles land use applications and public infrastructure plans.
Assesses potential impacts on City infrastructure systems.
Ensures compatible interface and enforces associated regulations, codes, standards, and policies.
Provides review comments and engineering staff reports.
Maintains records of the development process.
Issues Public Improvement by Private Contract permits and other permits associated with development.
Reviews development and capital improvement plans for compliance with Federal, State, and City specifications and codes.
Reviews final subdivision plats, processes easements, right-of-way documents, Systems Development Charges and Zone of Benefit applications, requests for information, and submittal reviews.
Writes grant requests to obtain funding for projects and studies.
Responds to inquiries, questions, and complaints from City boards and commissions, staff, regulatory agencies, media, and the public.
Reads, interprets, applies, and explains technical documents, construction standards, City’s Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan, contract language, Council policies, and City, State, and federal utility, environmental, and transportation regulations.
Facilitates and/or participates in public meetings and makes public presentations.
Delivers excellent customer service to diverse audiences.
Maintains a positive customer service demeanor and delivers service in a respectful and patient manner.
Develops and implements City-wide standards, procedures, and policies.
Researches new products and evaluates vendor proposals.
Performs engineering and planning studies, recommends updates and changes in support of public facility master plans.
Reviews engineering and planning studies conducted by consultants.
Manages development and implementation of these studies and plans.