Senior Engineer

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Chattanooga Team. Chattanooga is a vibrant and growing community known as the "Scenic City" for its natural beauty and as a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Our organization, with 2,600 employees, is committed to excellence in public service. We offer careers with purpose, competitive compensation, work-life balance, exceptional wellness programs, and opportunities for growth. The City of Chattanooga's mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. This Senior Engineer position is within the Wastewater-Engineering Department and is responsible for providing technical guidance in the design and development of construction plans and documents, as well as solutions to complex engineering problems, requiring expertise in Hydraulic Engineering (sanitary and stormwater systems).

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)
Minimum of eight (8) years previous experience and training that includes computer-aided design of sanitary sewers, stormwater sewers, and related structures.
Experience preparing various construction documents for municipal projects.
Specialization in one or more of the following: Hydraulics and/or Sanitary/Stormwater Systems Design.
Professional Engineer License; must be issued in the State of Tennessee
Valid Driver's License
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of engineering design standards.
Knowledge of customer service principles.
Knowledge of civil engineering design principles.
Knowledge of construction principles and practices.
Knowledge of materials, tools, and methods involved in the design and construction or repair of roads, highways, and structures.
Knowledge of land surveying guidelines.
Skill in using a computer and related software applications, such as AutoCAD, Microstation, Eagle Point, ArcView, GIS, Civil Storm or HEC-RAS, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.
Skill in reading and comprehending a variety of technical plans, drawings, and models.
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Skill in preparing technical documents.
Skill in preparing and reviewing engineering designs in compliance with applicable standards.
Skill in interpreting and comprehending applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and the general public, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

Experience with grinder pumps and STEP systems
Experience with pump stations
Experience with Stormwater management

Responsibilities

Design complex atypical civil engineering projects for wastewater engineering, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, laws and regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Serve as a project manager for some projects, coordinating and scheduling meetings, participating in construction progress meetings, reviewing and approving material submittents, requests for information, and pay applications.
Respond to requests for information and complaints from the general public, contractors, and developers.
Process a variety of documentation associated with departmental operations, per established procedures, and within designated timeframes.
Prepare and complete various forms, reports, correspondence, design drawings, preliminary layouts, contract documents, project lists, cost estimates, meeting minutes, work orders, schedules, punch lists or other related documents.
Consult with outside Architects, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Structural Engineers, and other related experts to determine the best methods for repair and reconstruction of City Facilities.
Procure services from external experts for completion of needed tasks.
Make field visits to assess existing conditions and gather information related to the design of infrastructure improvements.
Assess needs for collection of field survey data related to preparation of construction plans.
Monitor construction activities related to infrastructure improvements.
Mentor, tutor, train, and direct junior engineering staff in current design methods and procedures.
Assist with legal proceedings in which Expert Testimony or Technical Representation or Assistance is required by the Office of the City Engineer.
Read current technical literature, maintain professional affiliations, and attend workshops and technical training sessions.
Assist in the procurement and oversight of professional consulting and/or contracting services.
Review and evaluate project documents prepared by outside consulting engineers and architects for accuracy and completeness.
Review related bid documents, specifications, and related documents before bidding.
Communicate with management staff, other employees, developers, engineers, contractors, and external organizations to coordinate activities.
Implement construction and contract management of City Capital Projects with responsibility for oversight of schedule and budget.
Represent the department and/or the City at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events or groups.
Maintain a variety of engineering records and documentation.
Use, carry, and answer their cell phone for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the department head.
Meet regular attendance requirements.
Maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.
Accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.