Job Description
JOB Senior Engineers perform technical engineering work of considerable difficulty and may supervise a unit in a specialized phase of engineering activities. Incumbents perform engineering work involving the responsibility for planning and supervising a unit engaged in specialized phase of engineering or assisting in the planning and coordinating a major phase of the overall engineering programs. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures permitting latitude for independent action and requires a considerable degree of technical judgment. Incumbents work is subject to review for methods, results and accuracy of judgment. Immediate supervision is received from a professional engineer. Senior Engineers provide general and direct supervision to subordinates engaged in a wide range of engineering activities and tasks. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIESSupervises and participates in the preparation, review and revision of plans, specifications and design of proposed engineering projects;Supervises and participates in the preparation, review and revision of cost estimates, time schedules and contracts for construction jobs;Prepares proposals for the procurement of consulting and construction services in accordance with applicable laws, policies and procedures;Manages and enforces consultant and construction service contracts from procurement through closeout;Reviews and approves invoices for payment of consulting and construction services;Plans and administers the activities of units or combinations of units is specialized engineering activities;Directs the work of consultants and/or technical staff on specific projects;Assists in coordinating and implementing a major phase of the overall engineering project;Confers with other City staff, utility companies and various agencies to coordinate projects;Supervises and participates in carrying out special studies;Gathers, records and analyzes various engineering data;Summarizes methods and reviews results; Advises, assists and instructs subordinates in carrying out difficult and specialized engineering activities;Performs a wide variety of field, laboratory and office work requiring specialized engineering skills and knowledge;Prepares communications for the Common Council on engineering activities;Inspects the condition of engineering facilities under the jurisdiction of the assigned unit for conformity with plans and specifications;Prepares communications for the Common Council on engineering activities dealing with city ordinances that affect matters within the scope of the incumbent?s sub-section;Maintains accurate records and prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence and other related written materials;Performs related duties as required. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICSThorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering;Thorough knowledge of the process of design, cost estimating and supervising construction projects of a complicated nature;Thorough knowledge of the construction, maintenance and design of sewers, water mains, streets and related structures according to established laws and procedures;Surveying including computations, engineering estimates and specifications;Ability to express engineering concepts and decisions in drawings, designs and written specifications;Ability to understand and interpret general municipal law as it relates to consultant construction contract procurement and execution;Ability to plan, layout and supervise engineering activities;Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing;Ability to operate a personal computer in the use of application programs including engineering software;Ability to interact with citizens to address complaints in a professional and courteous manner;Initiative and resourcefulness in solving engineering problems, good professional judgment;Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.