Position Summary

Perform a wide variety of professional engineering duties in support of assigned projects including water treatment and remediation facilities, traffic engineering, transportation, street maintenance, bridge inspection, drainage, construction and environmental engineering and ensure the cost-effectiveness of City engineering projects.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field; and

Five (5) years of professional engineering experience: and

To include three (3) years supervisory experience.

or

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field; and

Three (3) years of professional engineering experience; and

To include three (3) years supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire. Possession of a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license. If applicant has an out of state PE license, must obtain State of New Mexico license within one (1) year from date of hire. Preferred Knowledge

Principles and practices of professional engineering work Inspection, reporting requirements, design, construction and maintenance of bridges Operational characteristics of water pump stations, remediation and treatment facilities Operational procedures of lift station facilities Principles and practices of traffic engineering analysis and roadway design Principles and practices of environmental engineering Principles and practices of structural engineering Principles of remediation systems for contamination constituent removal in soil, ground water and/or air Principles and design practices of water and sanitary sewer lines Structure and design of various drainage systems Principles and practices of construction Principles and procedures of contract negotiation Methods and techniques used in conducting engineering inspections Methods and techniques used to review and approve various engineering plans and specifications Principles of basic report preparation Principles of safety practices Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, regulations and ordinances Principles, practices and terminology of modern construction City development process, design review through final acceptance of public infrastructure Engineering design practices for roadways, storm drainage, water and sanitary sewer lines City development review board and design review committee policies and procedures Preferred Skills & Abilities

Perform a wide variety of professional engineering duties in support of assigned Capital Improvement Projects and Private Development Projects Oversee and coordinate water remediation and treatment, transportation, traffic engineering, bridge, drainage and construction activities Conduct a variety of engineering inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations and ordinances Review and approve a variety of engineering plans, specifications and drawings Ensure approved engineering plans are cost-effective Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals Interpret, apply and enforce applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations Coordinate assigned activities with those of other divisions, outside agencies and organizations Prepare clear and concise technical reports Communicate clearly and concisely Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work