Senior Project Engineer

Bernalillo County•Melrose, MA

About The Position

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more. The Project Engineer Senior assures compliance with project schedule and contractor’s submittal of documents. Computes quantities, prepare construction documents, check accuracy and completeness of project personnel daily reports. Gathers and maintains project records and assures compliance with contract provision.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field as recognized by the State Board of professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Nine (9) years of related work experience in an engineering or construction role.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
College transcripts and proof of Professional Engineer registration required.
Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
Employee must complete required Supervisor classes if applicable.

Responsibilities

CONSTRUCTION – Assure compliance with project schedule and contractor's submittal of documents. Compute quantities, prepare construction documents, check accuracy and completeness of project personnel daily reports. Gather and maintain project records and assure compliance with contract provision.
UTILITIES - Review designs and contract documents prepared by others. Coordinate efforts of other agencies involved in water, sewer and drainage management projects as needed. Provide technical assistance concerning sewer and water districts; conduct planning, design and prepare specifications for new or appended wastewater treatment, water supply and drainage management systems.
PROJECT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT – Supervise, coordinate, monitor and review plans, standards, and specifications for utilities, roadways, bridges, drainage, etc., on County Public Works related improvement projects. Assist in the development of master plans, capital improvement plans, and other related plans. Assist in the preparation and direction of public hearings, design and location meetings, etc. Coordinate and supervise the design work, as necessary, of professional consultants, planners, engineers, etc.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT – Perform and monitor planning and design activities for public improvements through special assessment and other programs. Coordinate and monitor Special Assessment District proceedings, attend public meetings and protest hearings. Coordinate planning efforts with pertinent agencies and departments and comment on proposed subdivisions and vacations.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW – Review replats, land division applications, major subdivision applications and other related land development matters, construction plans, designs and contract documents for conformance and compliance with County Ordinances, standards and policies. Perform as needed on-site property inspections for development review actions, chair the Public Works Case Review Committee and serve as a member on the County Development Review Authority.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING - Conduct lighting studies, signal warrant studies and speed studies. Review and approve traffic control plans. Administer Bernalillo County's Barricading and Traffic Control Devices Ordinance. Ensure compliance with MUTCD requirements and assist in signal optimization and other related traffic engineering issues.
DRAINAGE – Review plans, designs and current documents prepared by others. Coordinate efforts of other agencies involved in drainage management as needed. Provide technical assistance concerning drainage management; conduct planning, design, and specification preparation for new or expanded drainage systems and review land development applications for conformance and compliance with County ordinances, standards and policies. Coordinate with other County departments regarding land development activities and serve as a member on the County Development Review Authority.
VERTICAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - Oversee project development, design and construction from start to finish. Serve as the project manager for all phases of vertical design and construction projects which includes but is not limited to: site development, drainage, utilities, landscaping, structural/architectural, mechanical and electrical components. Maintain project records and assure compliance with contract provisions. Conduct inspections and ensure quality and compliance with design, specification and applicable codes.