Project Coordinator-Utility Services

City of Reno•City of Reno City Hall, NV

3d•Onsite

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 ideal candidate will perform a variety of engineering duties in support of the City’s engineering services and activities, including planning, designing, and implementing capital improvement projects related to wastewater/reuse facilities, stormwater systems, sanitary sewer infrastructure, and other public works projects. This position coordinates projects to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant completion; evaluates engineering challenges and recommends practical solutions; and collaborates with community members, contractors, developers, consultants, and City staff to support the successful delivery of public infrastructure projects. We currently have one vacancy in the Utility Services Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur. 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 from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field.
Valid driver's license
Engineer Intern certificate

Nice To Haves

Some professional engineering experience is desirable.
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.