Civil Engineer, Senior

City of Grand Forks, ND • Grand Forks, ND

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About The Position

The City of Grand Forks is seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Engineer, Senior, to join our Engineering Department. This position plays a key leadership role in planning, designing, and delivering public infrastructure projects that support our growing and vibrant community and perform a wide variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in construction or engineering that are applicable towards obtaining a Professional Engineering license.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
• Possession of valid registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Dakota or obtain valid registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Dakota through reciprocity.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering work including the design and construction inspection of public infrastructure projects.
• Perform professional civil engineer functions; Provide a lead role in the preparation of plans, specifications, addenda, proposals, district maps, staff reports, and cost estimates for proposed projects.
• Present to a variety of boards and commissions; coordinate the design of engineering projects and construction work with outside contractors and other agencies; conduct meetings to provide information to outside agencies and the general public.
• Perform research as assigned by upper level staff.
• Lead the selection of consultant engineers for various projects; negotiate with consultants to establish contract prices.
• Review and approve engineering and construction projects for compliance with appropriate codes, ordinances and City Specifications and Standards.
• Respond to public and professional inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Prepare timetables and budget estimates for engineering and construction activities; advise consultants on construction details.
• Analyze problems pertaining to public infrastructure and develop creative solutions.
• Analyze construction bids, field verify construction quantities, negotiate with contractors to establish change order prices to perform extra work not included in the original construction contract, prepare monthly pay estimates and contract change orders for recommendation of approval and payment.
• Inspect public infrastructure construction sites to verify progress and compliance with plans and specifications and to resolve problems and conflicts that arise at the construction site.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree