Municipal engineer job description

Responsibilities

• Review of subdivision plans and site plans submitted by developers for approval.
• Administration of developer sponsored projects that are in construction to verify compliance with the approved plans.
• Design of capital improvement projects.
• Evaluation of public works issues in our municipalities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 0-3 years of capital improvement, residential and/or commercial site design.
• EIT preferred.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D Preferred.
• Knowledge of the planning and zoning process.
• Effective written and communication skills.
• Self-starter who can work independently and with team members.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent Exempt, Full Time - This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.
Deadline to Apply: October 21, 2022

Salary: $112,762 - $137,072 yearly

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30AM-5:30PM

Vacancies: 1

Please Note: A cover letter and resume must be attached to the online application.

Under direction from the Project Manager, the Assistant Engineer performs engineering work for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Transit Technology Group. The Assistant Engineer will support train control upgrade projects for the Muni Metro light rail system. The engineer will work on projects which modify the existing train control system, and in addition they will have the opportunity to assist in the development of a new train control system that will function on both the surface and subway portions of the Muni rail network. In this capacity, the Assistant Engineer will perform systems engineering and design for the train control system, including system integration with traffic signals and other related systems, failure analysis, project planning, testing, diagnostics, and performance analysis.

This position will provide on-the-job training which will develop the engineer's familiarity with the specific train control system and standard operating procedures employed by SFMTA in daily rail operations.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

Provides engineering support to train control capital projects involving communication-based train control (CBTC) technology.

Assists in the development of system requirements for a new CBTC system, based on engineering judgment and interpretation of operational needs.

Assesses operational impacts of train control engineering decisions and conducts performance analyses using data generated by the train control system.

Prepares, reviews, and checks routine studies, calculations, designs, drawings, sketches, and plans for a variety of engineering projects using AutoCAD and other software tools.

Conducts periodic field visits to wayside equipment rooms, control centers, and rail yards to research and document issues with various components of the train control system; conducts preliminary field studies and surveys and collects data relative to the preparation of designs and drawings; reviews and analyzes field data and results of office research to determine necessary corrective measures.

Conducts routine field inspections of train control upgrade projects in progress to ensure conformance with plans, specifications and codes; checks and records work progress at various construction sites and monitors system testing.

Gathers, prepares, and maintains engineering data, records, and reports on the train control system.

Prepares reports, contract specifications, lists of materials, cost estimates, schedules, and progress payments.

Provides written and oral responses to a variety of inquiries from other agencies, contractors, and the general public.

May exercise limited supervision over junior engineers, student engineering trainees, and related personnel.

Meets and consults with professional engineering personnel, contractors, and the public regarding engineering matters related to train control systems.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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MUNICIPAL ENGINEER (8+ Years) Location: Maple Grove, MN At Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI), we are scientists, engineers, GIS specialists, software engineers, and surveyors providing innovative and practical leading-edge science-based solutions to public, private and non-profit clients. As a Civil/Municipal Engineer at Houston Engineering you will help define the character of cities and neighborhoods with your work in street and municipal utility reconstruction projects. The challenge and the opportunity you seek can be found at HEI! Essential Functions

+ Plan and design civil engineering projects for both private and public entities.

+ Prepare engineering documents, including equipment schedules, cost estimates, materials, etc. in accordance with the latest governing codes.

+ Effectively manage budgets, schedules, and timely completion of projects.

+ Participate in pre-project presentations, interviews, and preconstruction meetings.

+ Prepare funding applications and preliminary engineer reports.

+ Oversee work-in-progress and monitor outstanding accounts receivable.

+ Lead personnel assigned to projects.

Education, Experience and Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

+ Eight plus years applicable experience preferred

+ Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within six months

+ Knowledge of engineering principles and practices

+ Experience with project management and budgeting

+ Capability of supervising, mentoring, and evaluating staff

+ Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team atmosphere.

+ Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and clients

+ Good driving record and valid driver's license

Benefits of Joining HEI As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay, annual bonuses, paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, PTO, paid holidays, generous 401(k) Plan with potential company contributions totaling up to 15% of annual salary. Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the PB 50 best places to work for several years in a row! EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Department: Municipal

This is a full time position

Experience: 8+ Years