Civil Engineer II - Transportation

City of Kingsport•Kingsport, TN

About The Position

The Civil Engineer II oversees the design and construction of traffic and other City-owned facilities, reviews and approves developments within the City’s jurisdiction, and interacts with regulatory, transportation, and environmental organizations. The position responds to public questions and concerns and provides project management services for all City departments. It carries the responsibilities of a Civil Engineer I, along with the professional responsibilities and liabilities associated with designing and approving plans and contract documents. The role designs and permits projects involving existing and proposed traffic infrastructure, including signs, pavement markings, and traffic signals. It manages public projects from survey through construction completion and final payment, including scope and budget development, design coordination, scheduling, public outreach, installation, inspection, payment, and contract closeout. The position also reviews developments and related City traffic infrastructure, coordinates with City divisions, manages Centrac’s Signal software systems, maintains relevant professional credentials, and participates in public meetings, conferences, and training. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with an ABET-accredited program in civil engineering or a closely related field.
Five years of experience equivalent to professional civil engineering work.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Tennessee.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of general principles, practices, rules, regulations, standards, methods, and materials used in public works and utilities design, installation, projects, operations, and functions.
Skill in scheduling and inspecting the work of subordinates.
Skill in keeping records and preparing reports.
Ability to communicate instructions clearly and understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, standards, and legal documents.

Nice To Haves

Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) certifications.

Responsibilities

Design and permit projects involving existing and proposed traffic infrastructure, including signs, markings, and traffic signals.
Manage public projects from survey through construction completion and final payment.
Develop project scope and budget and manage design personnel, design, budgeting, scheduling, public outreach, installation, inspection, payment, and contract closeout.
Review developments and associated City traffic infrastructure within the City’s jurisdiction.
Coordinate, schedule, and attend meetings with other City divisions and attend associated site visits.
Keep managers, supervisors, and subordinates informed of departmental operations.
Manage Centrac’s Signal software systems.
Discuss and address public comments, questions, and concerns.
Obtain and maintain certifications, licensures, and registrations in the related field.
Attend conferences and training.
Attend and/or speak at public meetings.
Perform additional duties as assigned.