Engineer I (Vacancy) (Extended)

City of Columbus, OH • Franklin County, OH

70d • $37 - $55

About The Position

The City of Columbus, Columbus Water and Power, Division of Water, is accepting applications for a vacant full-time Engineer I position. This position will be responsible for project management duties associated with capital improvement projects, and reviewing proposed plans and specifications affecting the water distribution system to ensure compliance with the Division of Water practices and standards. This position will act as engineer-in-charge of small construction and/or maintenance projects; reviews plans and designs prepared by staff and consulting engineers for conformance to plans, contract specifications, regulations, and codes, and sound engineering principles. In this role, you will represent the division at meetings with local, state, and federal agencies, regional planning and technical committees, commissioners, citizen groups, engineering groups, and other City departments; prepare preliminary, final plans and specifications for minor projects; review and perform studies or additional research to evaluate engineering solutions. This position will also serve as liaison to and communicate information with affected groups such as City departments, inspectors, contractors, developers, design consultants, utility companies, or other participants pertaining to specific engineering projects; and stay abreast of current engineering principles.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid State of Ohio certificate as a registered Professional Engineer
• Possession of a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Specialization in the discipline for which appointment is being made may be required for some positions

Responsibilities

• Acts as engineer-in-charge of small construction and/or maintenance projects
• Assigns and evaluates work of professional and technical staff
• Checks work accomplished by subordinates for quality and quantity by using pre-established standards and policies
• Prepares preliminary and final plans and specifications for minor projects
• Reviews and performs studies or additional research to evaluate engineering solutions
• Reviews and investigates requests and complaints received from the public; recommends corrective measures
• Inspects engineering projects for conformance to plans and specifications
• Serves as liaison to and communicates information with affected groups such as City departments, inspectors, contractors, developers, design consultants, utility companies, or other participants pertaining to specific engineering projects
• Assists in the planning and preparation of proposals and specifications for major engineering projects
• Stays abreast of current engineering principles
• Operates a computer and mapping software to draw and review maps and plans
• May do on-site investigations prior to a project
• May represent the division at meetings with local, state, and federal agencies, regional planning and technical committees, commissioners, citizen groups, engineering groups, and other City departments
• May direct or personally engage in field surveys; makes plan-in-hand inspections of ongoing projects

Benefits

• Salary range: $37.02-$55.52 per hour
• Pre-employment drug screening and BCI & I background check are required if selected

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees