Project Engineer Technician (DOQ) Project Associate Engineer I (DOQ) Project Associate Engineer II (DOQ) Project Engineer (DOQ)

City of Farmington•Farmington, NM

16d•Onsite

About The Position

This position, under the guidance of the City Engineer, assists in reviewing plans and specifications, bid documents, design, and directing the construction of city public works improvement projects, including streets, sewer, water, storm, or irrigation systems. The role involves using excellent customer service skills to maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, consultants, contractors, and the public. The position requires operating a motor vehicle for departmental business and assisting in the design of in-house projects by collecting preliminary field data and estimating. It also involves working with consulting engineering firms, assisting city engineering staff, consultants, and purchasing staff in bid and contract preparation and award, and working closely with senior project engineers to ensure successful project completion. Approximately 30% of the time may be spent working independently in the office or field on various projects. The role includes preparing composite reports, assisting in pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, reviewing plats for compliance with codes and standards, performing technical research and economic analysis for capital improvement projects, coordinating work schedules of consultants, contractors, and city workforce, providing advice to supervisors, communicating official plans and policies, issuing instructions, assigning duties, and examining work for accuracy. Field duties may include conducting surveys, drafting and reviewing plans, producing construction estimates, and assisting in securing materials and supplies. The position also involves projecting needs for department equipment, materials, and supplies, and assisting in the preparation of specifications, estimates, and bids for machinery, equipment, and contractor services. Daily, monthly, and annual reports and records are maintained. The employee must be alert to conditions on city streets and rights-of-way, take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act to prevent accidents, being responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Reviews of planning memorandums and comments on suitability of requests are required, as is assisting other engineers in the field with decision-making and evaluating construction quality for acceptance. Attendance at work is essential. Assistance may be provided to other Community Works divisions with capital improvement projects as directed by the City Engineer. Non-essential duties may include participating in city and community committees to represent the city. The duties listed are illustrative, and the omission of specific duties does not exclude them if they are similar, related, or a logical assignment.

Requirements

Graduation from a college or university with an associate degree in engineering, or a closely related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience is strongly preferred.
Valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.
Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.
Ability to make field changes to enhance projects or correct oversight.
Working knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods as applicable to a municipal setting.
Familiarity with applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting Division activities.
Must also be familiar with New Mexico land and survey laws.
Must possess a working knowledge of drafting and drafting techniques and the ability to understand and interpret working plans and drawings.
Must be able to effectively communicate, in English, both orally and in writing with employees, contractors, governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public in person and on the phone.
Ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports.
Must be able to work with minimal direction, following initial instructions in an accurate and timely manner.
Ability to meet time and cost constraints with accuracy, following appropriate guidelines.
Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.
Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, or a closely related field is required for Project Associate Engineer I.
A strong preference for a bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited college or university for Project Associate Engineer I.
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate is required for Project Associate Engineer II.
An EIT through the State of New Mexico is strongly preferred for Project Associate Engineer II.
Must acquire EIT certificate through the State of New Mexico within 2 years for Project Associate Engineer II.
A Professional Engineering (PE) license is required for Project Engineer.
Extensive background checks required.
Subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience in drafting software such as Civil-3D is preferred.
Upon successful completion of passing the fundamental of engineering exam and earning certification from the State of New Mexico as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) will qualify the employee for the Project Associate Engineer II position, at the (M) pay grade.
Upon successful completion of passing the professional engineering exam and earning licensure from the State of New Mexico as a Professional Engineer (PE) will qualify the employee for the Project Engineer position, at the (O) pay grade.

Responsibilities

Assists in reviewing plans and specifications, bid documents, design, and directing construction of city public works improvement projects.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, officials, consultants, contractors, and the public.
Operates a motor vehicle for departmental business.
Assists in the design of in-house projects, including collecting preliminary field data and estimating.
Works with consulting engineering firms under contract with the city.
Assists city engineering staff, engineering consultants, and city purchasing staff in preparation and award of bids and contracts.
Works closely with senior project engineers to ensure successful project completion.
Prepares composite reports from individual reports of subordinates.
Assists in pre-bid and pre-construction meetings.
Reviews plats for compliance with codes and standards and recommends proposed changes.
Performs technical research and economic analysis for capital improvement projects.
Assists in coordinating the work schedules of consultants, contractors, and city workforce.
Provides advice to supervisors and communicates official plans, policies, and procedures.
Issues written and oral instructions, assigns duties, and examines work for accuracy.
May conduct field surveys, draft and review plans, produce construction estimates, and assist in securing materials and supplies.
Assists in projecting needs for department equipment, materials, and supplies.
Assists in the preparation of specifications, estimates, and bids for machinery, equipment, and contractor services.
Prepares and maintains daily, monthly, and annual reports and records.
Is alert to conditions and events occurring on city streets and rights-of-way and responds accordingly.
Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents.
Is responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.
Reviews planning memorandums and makes comments on suitability of requests.
Assists other engineers in the field in the decision-making process and evaluates construction quality for acceptance.
May assist other Community Works divisions with capital improvement projects as needed and directed by the City Engineer.