DWM Civil Engineer II (Office of Watershed Protection)

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The office of watershed protection requires a civil engineer with knowledge of stormwater management to assist in the design and construction of the stormwater Capital Improvement Program (CIP), as well as asset management, project prioritization, engineering design and standards review. This is a mid-level position.

Requirements

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction, intimate experience in stormwater management design.
Knowledge of surveying, engineering, and construction methods; knowledge of planning, engineering design, and project management.
Skilled in the use of software to create well-structured reports, spreadsheets, presentations, proposals, and other documents.
Skilled in preparing effective and strong oral and written communication.
Skilled in AutoCAD design software
Skilled in reading, interpreting, and producing legal documents (such as legal descriptions of property)
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels, as well as with the public.
Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult or sensitive situations.
Ability to work effectively, as part of a team to ensure team and business goals are met effectively and efficiently.
Ability to work independently when required.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
Three (3) years of experience in surveying, engineering design, inspection, and drafting.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and five (5) years of experience in surveying, engineering design, inspection, and drafting.

Responsibilities

Designs, schedules, and oversee construction of stormwater infrastructure projects; develop scopes of work and cost estimates for projects while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Serves as a liaison and technical expert for transportation, roadway, parks and trail projects for the city that involve stormwater management.
Represents the City of Atlanta as the owner's representative for the Office of Watershed Protection construction projects.
Responds to emails and phone calls from citizens concerning the City’s environmental and stormwater regulations.
Mitigates potential risks by incorporating clear and verifiable quality requirements and procedures and enforcing the contract requirements for projects.
Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provides technical guidance.
Manages small to large design projects meeting schedule.
Scope and budget objectives per requirements of stakeholders.
Provides as needed expertise and input during wet weather events.
Provides design services to the Department of Watershed Management as well as all other requesting City of Atlanta Offices to support their operational activities.