Senior Project Engineer

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This role involves a wide range of responsibilities including construction oversight, utility project management, project planning and development, special assessment coordination, development review, traffic engineering, drainage management, and horizontal design and construction oversight. The position requires ensuring compliance with project schedules, contract provisions, and county ordinances and standards. The Senior Project Engineer will also coordinate with other agencies and consultants, review plans and designs, and may chair committees related to development review.

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.
Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the state of New Mexico is required.

Responsibilities

Assures compliance with project schedule and contractor's submittal of documents.
Computes quantities, prepares construction documents, checks accuracy and completeness of project personnel daily reports.
Gathers and maintains project records and ensures compliance with contract provision.
Reviews designs and contract documents prepared by others for utilities, roadways, bridges, and drainage.
Coordinates efforts of other agencies involved in water, sewer, and drainage management projects.
Provides technical assistance concerning sewer, water, and drainage management systems.
Conducts planning, designs, and prepares specifications for new or appended wastewater treatment, water supply, and drainage management systems.
Supervises, coordinates, monitors, and reviews plans, standards, and specifications for utilities, roadways, bridges, drainage, etc., on County Public Works related improvement projects.
Assists in the development of master plans, capital improvement plans, and other related plans.
Assists in the preparation and direction of public hearings, design and location meetings.
Coordinates and supervises the design work of professional consultants, planners, and engineers.
Performs and monitors planning and design activities for public improvements through special assessment and other programs.
Coordinates and monitors Special Assessment District proceedings, attends public meetings and protest hearings.
Coordinates planning efforts with pertinent agencies and departments and comments on proposed subdivisions and vacations.
Reviews 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.
Performs on-site property inspections for development review actions.
Chairs the Public Works Case Review Committee and serves as a member of the County Development Review Authority.
Conducts lighting studies, signals warrant studies and speed studies.
Reviews and approves traffic control plans.
Administers Bernalillo County's Barricading and Traffic Control Devices Ordinance.
Ensures compliance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements.
Assists in signal optimization and other related traffic engineering issues.
Oversees project development, design, and construction from start to finish.
Serves as the project manager for all phases of horizontal design and construction projects which includes but is not limited to site development, drainage, utilities, and landscaping.
Conducts inspections and ensures quality and compliance with design, specification, and applicable codes.