Engineering Project Coordinator

City of Reno•City of Reno City Hall, NV

11h

About The Position

Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team that strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home. The City of Reno is seeking motivated engineering professionals to join our team as Engineering Project Coordinators. This entry-level professional civil engineering position offers the opportunity to build technical expertise, contribute to increasingly complex capital improvement projects, and advance your engineering career. Engineering Project Coordinators perform a variety of engineering duties throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, design, consultant and construction management, plan review, field inspections, and contract administration. Working under the guidance of an Associate Civil Engineer, Engineering Project Coordinators coordinate with City departments, partner agencies, consultants, contractors, utility providers, developers, and the public to successfully deliver projects that meet City standards and community needs. We currently have two immediate openings, one in the Public Works Department and one in the Utility Services Department. While both positions share the same classification and core responsibilities, each offers unique opportunities to support essential City infrastructure and services. This recruitment will also establish an eligible list for future vacancies. Utility Services Department: The Engineering Project Coordinator assigned to the Utility Services Department supports the delivery of capital improvement projects involving wastewater and reclaimed water facilities, sanitary sewer infrastructure, stormwater and flood control systems, and other public works projects. Public Works Department: The Engineering Project Coordinator assigned to the Public Works Department supports the Transportation Division in delivering roadway, traffic, pedestrian, bicycle, and other transportation capital improvement projects, many of which are completed in partnership with the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), Washoe County, and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT). This is both an internal and external recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees and an open competitive opportunity for all other qualified applicants. The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university. OR Bachelor’s degree in construction management from an ABET accredited program or an institution that has ABET accredited engineering programs.
Passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. OR Ten years of progressive engineering experience.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering duties in support of the City's engineering services and activities including planning, designing, and implementing various capital improvement projects.
Design and prepare contract specifications for construction of various public works and capital improvement projects; research design requirements, perform engineering calculations, analyze material and design data; utilize software models; prepare estimates of time and material costs.
Participate in the management of assigned projects; administer consultant and construction contracts; advertise for bids; select, coordinate, and participate with engineering consultants; review and approve contract changes; approve progress payments for contractors and consultants.
Conduct field inspections and investigations of construction projects; ensure compliance with established designs and all applicable codes and regulations; submit permit applications and facilitate permit process; prepare reports on recommended modifications.
Conduct technical reviews of plans and reports for projects affecting City streets, sewers, drains, and related public works facilities for adequacy and conformance with applicable municipal codes and regulations.
Analyze various engineering functions including hydrology, water distribution and piping systems, treatment facilities, utility plans, and construction documents; evaluate plans for deficiencies; recommend and/or design solutions.
Prepare a variety of engineering reports, studies, and technical documentation; utilize specialized engineering applications, databases, programs, and graphics.
Prepare reports for the City Council, Planning Commission and other committees regarding engineering projects and status.
Respond to questions and inquiries from the general public, property owners, developers, architects, surveyors, contractors and City staff regarding engineering and development projects.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of engineering; research, review, update and revise existing ordinances, policies and design standards; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
Perform related duties as required.