Project Engineer

City of Delaware•Delaware, OH

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Delaware is seeking a Project Engineer to provide professional engineering support for capital transportation and utility initiatives, and to review public infrastructure plans for land development projects. This role involves assisting with project management, plan review, bid document preparation, construction management, and public involvement. The position requires regular and reliable attendance, particularly during the peak construction season (May - September). The job description outlines three levels: Project Engineer I (assisting with non-complex tasks), Project Engineer II (managing complex projects and providing oversight), and Project Engineer III (managing division crews, coordinating major grant initiatives, and providing training).

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
Zero (0) to five (5) years of experience in land development, transportation or utility engineering design and construction (for Project Engineer I).
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in land development, transportation or utility engineering design and construction (for Project Engineer II).
Ten (10) or more years of experience in land development, transportation or utility engineering design and construction (for Project Engineer III).
Two or more years of experience in providing project team supervision, management, or oversight (for Project Engineer III).
Certification as an Engineering Intern in the State of Ohio with the ability to pursue Professional Engineering licensure within four (4) years (for Project Engineer I).
Possession of valid registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio (for Project Engineer II and III).
Possession of valid State of Ohio driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
Excellent organization, attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and critical thinking skills.
Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Civic engagement and customer service.
Familiar with the fundamental application of engineering techniques, regulations, and practices (for Project Engineer I).
Familiar with CADD applications and operations (for Project Engineer I).
Familiar with use of social media applications for project information dissemination (for Project Engineer I).
Experienced in the use of engineering techniques, decision making, regulations and practices (for Project Engineer II).
Experienced in use of project management software (Smartsheet, Microsoft Teams) (for Project Engineer II).
Experienced with use of social media applications (Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor etc.) for project information dissemination (for Project Engineer II).
Communicating instruction, questions, and concerns regarding project activities (for Project Engineer II).
Proficient in the use of engineering techniques, decision making, regulations and practices (for Project Engineer III).
Proficient in the coordination and management of large project teams (for Project Engineer III).
Proficient in project scoping, planning, estimating and construction administration (for Project Engineer III).
Supervise, organize, and direct the work of subordinate personnel.
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations.
Deal with many variables, define and solve problems, collect, analyze, and interpret data, establish facts, and determine specific action, evaluate, and improve process and/or program efficiency/ effectiveness.
Operate assigned equipment.
Organize, oversee, and complete multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality about information within the office.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Prepare correspondence.
Compile and prepare reports.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions, policies, and procedures.
Be honest, dependable, and trustworthy.
Maintain effective working relationships.
Communicate effectively, both in oral and written form and to prepare and present effective public presentations.
Exercise independent judgement and discretion.
Perform work in a safe manner and report unsafe activities, conditions, and faulty equipment.
Follow complex written and verbal instructions (for Project Engineer III).
Effectively manage a team of technicians, laborers, and engineers (for Project Engineer II and III).

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, Sharepoint, OneNote, and Teams) and other computer software.
City and Department goals and objectives.
City and Department policies and procedures.
Government structure and process.
Safety practices and procedures.
Project management.
Codes administered by the Public Works Department (for PE I) / Engineering Department (for PE III).
Engineering practices and procedures.
Construction practices and procedures.
Standard practices and principals utilized in the building trade (residential, commercial, industrial) industry.
Supervisory principles and practices (for PE II and III).
Federal, State and Local laws that pertain to the operation of the Public Works Department (for PE II) / Engineering Department (for PE III).
General City operations and departmental interaction (for PE III).
Plan review software (e.g., Bluebeam) and project management software (for PE III).

Responsibilities

Assist with non-complex capital project tasks including review of consultant plans, technical specification and bid document preparation, bidding and contract award, construction management and inspection, public involvement process, and project close-out.
Assist with the review and back check of residential subdivision, multi-family project and commercial development plans, specifications, analysis, reports, and calculations prepared by consulting engineers to ensure compliance with City construction standards, design criteria, specifications, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
Prepare reports and recommendations regarding project progress, schedule changes, contractor invoice review and funding, and design considerations.
Provide project management oversight and direction for complex capital project initiatives to individual project managers, technicians, and inspectors, and to professional contract engineering service providers for both design and construction administration activities.
Manage project tasks including; project scope, scheduling, consultant selection, consultant management, plan review, technical specification and bid document preparation, bidding and contract award, construction management and inspection, public involvement process, and project close-out.
Provide detailed review and back check of residential subdivision, multi-family project and commercial development plans, specifications, analysis, reports, and calculations prepared by consulting engineers to ensure compliance with City construction standards, design criteria, specifications, regulations, codes and ordinances; particularly with regard to all aspects of civil engineering and land development.
Provide direction and instruction to contractor, engineers, inspectors, and other personnel involved in construction activities as to engineering plan interpretation.
Prepare, review, and update timely reports and recommendations regarding project progress, schedule changes, individual project budgets, funding status, grant management, and reimbursement requests.
Provide management and oversight to division crews and project teams for various program objectives including daily work schedules and assignments.
Coordinate project and program activities with other Public Works divisions and city departments.
Represent the City in high level internal and external project planning and coordination meetings.
Work with Supervisor in preparation of annual project work assignments, schedules, and funding requirements.
Coordinate major grant project initiatives including application preparation, administration, and construction.
Provide training and direction to project managers, engineers, technicians, and inspectors, and to professional contract engineering service providers for both design and construction inspection activities.
Analyze detailed engineering plans, technical specifications, and calculations to determine compliance with all applicable City construction standards, design criteria, codes regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Advance utilization and effectiveness of planning and project management software in the Engineering department.