Civil Engineer II

City of Corvallis, OR-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Corvallis, OR
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
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Responsibilities include 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. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties. The Civil Engineer II is distinguished from the Civil Engineer I by having responsibility for management of capital projects as the licensed engineer of record; reviewing more complex land use and PIPC applications; carrying out assignments with greater scope of responsibility and financial authority; managing multiple projects that may involve complex public processes; and providing professional expertise, guidance and training for other design engineers and staff. Full-Time 40 hours per week AFSCME-represented positions Must meet all qualifications and requirements as listed in the position description.

  • Manages the full range of capital improvement program and operating projects.
  • Administers contracts including preparing contract and bid documents, plans, specifications, and special provisions.
  • Designs, reviews and manages construction projects.
  • Negotiates and resolves contract change orders in a timely manner.
  • Decides on scope of work and acceptability of work for contracted projects and communicates an action or decision in a manner that mediates adversarial situations and facilitates consensus.
  • Performs field inspections.
  • Handles the full range of 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, engineering staff report and 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, 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.
  • Position may involve working overtime and on weekends as needed.
  • Conforms with all safety rules and performs work is a safe manner.
  • Performs as a member of a team, maintains effective work relationships, assists with development of work group goals and objectives and contributes to the achievement of goals and objectives.
  • Arrives to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.
  • Complies with all Administrative Policies.
  • Performs work in accordance with Council Policies and Municipal Code sections applicable to position.
  • Operates and drive vehicles and/or equipment safely and legally.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field and 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.
  • Oregon registration as a Professional Engineer or reciprocity to practice engineering within the State of Oregon within the probationary period (12 months).
  • 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 to appropriately and responsibly use public funds.
  • Knowledge and ability to apply principles and practices of traffic engineering, including design and operation of traffic signal devices, lighting and control for incumbents assigned to traffic engineering.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills including 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, 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.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and/or criminal history check.
  • Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid Oregon Driver's License.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrable commitment to sustainability.
  • Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • This individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.
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