General Engineer Senior

City of Memphis • Memphis, TN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Works under the general supervision of the Land Development Manager to process, execute and recommend approval/disapproval of final plans prepared by outside developers. Oversees the distribution of plans and the databases used by division reviewers and developers. Serves as the inter-division coordinator to ensure engineering records and fees are properly assessed and filed. Manages and monitors plans for completeness by comparing with basic standards checklists. Performs routine engineering calculations, such as grades on pipelines and flow rates to verify accuracy of data. Notes instance of noncompliance with City standards on plan. Manages the design plan distribution of all engineering initials inquiries to ensure that plats conform with construction plans. Prepares reviewed plans for permitting process, verifies bonds and fees. Oversees contract issuance and reviews as-built conditions and all closeout procedures. Confers with supervisors or designs engineers to resolve questionable issues or design discrepancies. Conveys city policy to outside engineers and recommends updates and upgrades for Engineering design. Oversees the professional development of the land development review engineers and interns by offering Best Management Practices (BMP’s), design training and implementation of new design standards and processes. Implements and maintains files of plans, while keeping track of outgoing plans to ensure timely turnaround. Maintains data bases for data storage and retrieval. Establishes and maintains project map showing development locations. Operates reproduction equipment to make prints and copies of plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Nine (9) years’ experience in general civil engineering.
• Seven (7) of the nine (9) years in a supervisory capacity.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required as a condition of employment.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and Engineer in Training (EIT) certificates required as a condition of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Working experience with Roadway Design, Drainage Design, Structural Design, Traffic Engineering, Sewer System Design, Fiber Optics or Land Development preferred.
• Analytical and research skills with a meticulous attention to detail strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process, execute and recommend approval/disapproval of final plans prepared by outside developers.
• Oversee the distribution of plans and the databases used by division reviewers and developers.
• Serve as the inter-division coordinator to ensure engineering records and fees are properly assessed and filed.
• Manage and monitor plans for completeness by comparing with basic standards checklists.
• Perform routine engineering calculations, such as grades on pipelines and flow rates to verify accuracy of data.
• Note instances of noncompliance with City standards on plans.
• Manage the design plan distribution of all engineering initial inquiries to ensure that plats conform with construction plans.
• Prepare reviewed plans for permitting process, verify bonds and fees.
• Oversee contract issuance and review as-built conditions and all closeout procedures.
• Confer with supervisors or design engineers to resolve questionable issues or design discrepancies.
• Convey city policy to outside engineers and recommend updates and upgrades for Engineering design.
• Oversee the professional development of the land development review engineers and interns by offering Best Management Practices (BMP’s), design training and implementation of new design standards and processes.
• Implement and maintain files of plans, while keeping track of outgoing plans to ensure timely turnaround.
• Maintain databases for data storage and retrieval.
• Establish and maintain project maps showing development locations.
• Operate reproduction equipment to make prints and copies of plans.
• Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior