Engineering Technician-Engineer-Engineering Manager

City of Clarksville•STREET - 199 Tenth Street Clarksville, TN

About The Position

This is a three-level position in the Engineering series. The employee will be hired at the highest skill level supported by their education, experience, and licensing, and salary will be commensurate with experience and education. The position remains open through November 5, 2026, or until filled. At the first level, the employee performs assigned engineering tasks, including reviewing plans and development projects for compliance with City specifications, analyzing data, preparing easement descriptions and related documents, and monitoring contractor or consultant progress. At the second level, the employee performs professional engineering projects, reviews technical reports and contractor or consultant deliverables, monitors construction and design projects, supports the development of public programs and infrastructure systems, and may supervise professional staff and monitor budgets. At the third level, the employee manages engineering operations and multiple projects, develops and approves plans and specifications, supervises staff, monitors contracts and budgets, resolves design and payment issues, and coordinates with the public and development community and relevant agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
For the first level: Engineer-in-Training Certification; no experience is required.
For the second level: three years of professional engineering experience and a Tennessee Professional Engineering License.
For the third level: seven years of civil engineering experience and a Tennessee Professional Engineer License.
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties may be considered for the second and third levels.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices, mathematics and statistics, applicable laws and regulations, data and recordkeeping, budgeting, customer service, computer software, and MUTCD and AASHTO standards or regulations.
Ability to apply civil engineering principles, read and understand engineering plans and specifications, prepare and maintain records, perform mathematical calculations, monitor budgets, apply regulations, use computers and related software, and communicate effectively.
For the managerial level: knowledge of managerial principles and skill in managing and evaluating staff, prioritizing and assigning work, and coordinating and overseeing projects.
Ability to meet the physical requirements described, including light work at the first and second levels and sedentary work at the third level.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and interpret data, including determining data collection needs, checking design calculations, and identifying and correcting errors.
Review residential and commercial development plans for compliance with design specifications and initiate change orders as needed.
Provide engineering support for new programs and infrastructure systems, and monitor and analyze related data.
Prepare and review technical reports, easement descriptions, design calculations, drawings, specifications, proposals, construction submittals, and other operational records.
Monitor contractor and consultant progress on design and construction projects and review their deliverables.
Design, modify, review, and approve programs, systems, engineering plans, and construction plans; determine and approve plan changes and resolve system design issues.
Supervise professional and lower-level staff by prioritizing and assigning work, evaluating performance, training staff, enforcing policies and procedures, maintaining a safe work environment, and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Plan and manage engineering operations, contracts, budgets, and multiple projects, including plans for roads, drainage systems, and similar structures.
Research and correct system map information; design, develop, review, and approve plans and specifications, including floodplain management plans; and review and sign plats.
Research, review, and approve contractor and consultant payments; resolve payment issues, verify contract limits, and track payment history.
Coordinate with the public, development community, Planning Commission, TDOT, and TDEC; respond to public complaints and serve as an expert witness in street and stormwater legal proceedings.
Prepare, review, and approve operational reports and records, including budget records.
Perform other work as required.