JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Civil Engineer – Engineer Intern (EI)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  May 2000

 

ORG/POS #:  2310/1564

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To review plans for street and drainage system construction projects and to inspect construction for compliance with approved plans and specifications.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Civil Engineer III.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Serves as liaison for major street and drainage projects by relating information to City employees, consulting engineers, contractors and affected agencies and by ensuring that affected agencies are notified of project specifications, funding requirements and any applicable federal, state or local regulations.

 

2.         Serves as project manager for street and drainage construction projects by maintaining records of funds available and amount spent, and by inspecting construction periodically.

 

3.         Investigates citizen complaints regarding street and drainage systems and recommends methods of correcting problems.

 

4.         Recommends street and drainage construction projects needed to eliminate specific problems or to implement portions of master plans.

 

5.         Reviews plans for street and drainage construction projects to assure compliance with specifications, master plans and ordinances.

 

6.         Prepares designs for assigned projects, including drainage calculations, material specifications, estimates of materials needed and total cost.

 

7.         Maintains a file for each project, including plans, correspondence, design changes and fund availability and usage.

 

8.         Composes correspondence to engineers and consultants related to construction projects and inspection findings.

 

9.         Prepares regular and special reports on project status for use by the Director of Public Works.

 

10.       Prepares and reviews consultant’s computer-generated analysis of drainage systems checking flow capacities, hydraulic grade lines, and velocities.

 

11.       Prepares right-of-way acquisition documents for in-house projects; prepares legal documents for temporary construction easements for in-house projects.

 

12.       Monitors project expenditures to ensure budget amounts are not exceeded; processes purchase orders for payment to vendors and contractors with supervisor’s approval.

 

JOB TITLE:  Civil Engineer – Engineer Intern (EI)

JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED

 

 

13.       Inspects contractor's work during construction to assure compliance with approved plans and specifications; performs semifinal inspection of construction and lists items to be corrected before final approval.

 

14.       Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions..

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Prepares material for presentation to City Boards and Commissions regarding specific projects as assigned.

 

2.         Performs special engineering studies as assigned, such as review of specific ordinances related to street and drainage systems and related engineering areas.

 

3.         Visits areas to be annexed into the City to collect data on existing street and drainage systems.

 

4.         Prepares regular and special reports on project status for use by the Director of Public Works.

 

5.         Assists survey crew in collecting survey data for design purposes.

 

6.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.

JOB SPECIFICATION

CIVIL ENGINEER – ENGINEER INTERN (EI)

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of average difficulty in reviewing plans for street and drainage system construction projects and in inspecting construction for compliance with approved plans and specifications.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  May 2000

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Serves as liaison for major street and drainage projects by relating information to City employees, consulting engineers, contractors and affected agencies and by ensuring that affected agencies are notified of project specifications, funding requirements and any applicable federal, state or local regulations.

 

Serves as project manager for street and drainage construction projects by maintaining records of funds available and amount spent, and by inspecting construction periodically.

 

Investigates citizen complaints regarding street and drainage systems and recommends methods of correcting problems.

 

Recommends street and drainage construction projects needed to eliminate specific problems or to implement portions of master plans.

 

Reviews plans for street and drainage construction projects to assure compliance with specifications, master plans and ordinances.

 

Prepares designs for assigned projects, including drainage calculations, material specifications, estimates of materials needed and total cost.

 

Maintains a file for each project, including plans, correspondence, design changes and fund availability and usage.

 

Composes correspondence to engineers and consultants related to construction projects and inspection findings.

 

Prepares regular and special reports on project status for use by the Director of Public Works.

 

Prepares and reviews consultant’s computer-generated analysis of drainage systems checking flow capacities, hydraulic grade lines, and velocities.

 

Prepares right-of-way acquisition documents for in-house projects; prepares legal documents for temporary construction easements for in-house projects.

 

Monitors project expenditures to ensure budget amounts are not exceeded; processes purchase orders for payment to vendors and contractors with supervisor’s approval.

 

Inspects contractor's work during construction to assure compliance with approved plans and specifications; performs semifinal inspection of construction and lists items to be corrected before final approval.

JOB TITLE:  Civil Engineer – Engineer Intern (EI)

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Considerable knowledge of Civil Engineering principles and practices.

 

Considerable knowledge of engineering mathematics.

 

Some knowledge of City policies, procedures, and ordinances governing street and drainage construction.

 

Skill in the operation of surveying equipment.

 

Skill in the operation of drafting equipment.

 

Ability to design assigned street and drainage projects.

 

Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

 

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

 

Ability to review construction plans and specifications for feasibility and compliance with City policies, procedures, and ordinances.

 

Ability to detect discrepancies in construction work.

 

Ability to maintain detailed files and records.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:  Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related area; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Must possess registration as an Engineer Intern (EI) before employment; must possess registration in the State of Arkansas as an Engineer Intern (EI) within one (1) year of employment; must maintain registration for the duration of employment in this position.

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Civil Engineer – Engineer Intern (EI)

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job: