City of Pocatello · 2 hours ago
Project Engineer
Pocatello, ID
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expCity of Pocatello is dedicated to providing efficient infrastructure and capital improvement projects. The Project Engineer will manage design and project management tasks, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and collaborating with various stakeholders for the city's infrastructure projects.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provides design and support services in the Engineering Department for City infrastructure and capital improvement projects
Analyzes City needs for short- and long-term infrastructure and capital improvements and creates plans for project implementation
Designs City infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, parking lots, lift and pump stations, water and sewer infrastructure projects, storm water projects, roads and streets, intersection upgrades, bridges and structures
Creates design drawings, elevations, diagrams, and specifications
Writes bid documents, reviews submitted bid documents, oversees bidding process, and monitors construction for adherence to specifications
Ensures that engineering design and construction in the floodplain is performed in accordance with City ordinances, State and national standards
Coordinates with and monitors outside engineering firms contracted to design large, complex projects
Coordinates City projects with other local, state, and federal agencies and interested and affected community groups
Answers inquiries and provides information to the public, other City departments, and private engineers, developers, and architects
Prepares and presents reports and information to the public
Writes and administers grants
Ensures federally funded projects follow complex federal and state guidelines
Directs work of Engineering Technicians, surveyors and administrative personnel; directs and assists in training interns
Performs other duties as assigned
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering
State of Idaho certification as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing
Five (5) years' experience, including two (2) years' experience as a project manager
Idaho driver's license
Knowledge of engineering design principles, practices, and objectives, especially as they apply to civil engineering, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects
Knowledge of federal, state, City, and other statutes, codes, and regulations governing municipal and civil engineering, bidding, construction and floodplain management
Knowledge of federal, state, City, health and safety, environmental, and other applicable building and construction codes
Knowledge of project cost estimation and accounting methods and techniques
Knowledge of land survey methods and techniques
Knowledge of construction contract administration methods and techniques
Knowledge of GIS and other data collection and computer mapping and modeling systems
Knowledge of customer service methods and techniques
Knowledge of data collection and recording methods, techniques, and objectives
Knowledge of federal (OSHA) regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices
Knowledge of operation of standard office equipment
Knowledge of operation of a personal computer and job-related software applications
Ability to provide design and support services in the Engineering Department for City infrastructure and capital improvement projects
Ability to coordinate with and monitor outside engineering firms contracted to design large, complex projects
Ability to design City projects including, but not limited to, parking lots, lift and pump stations, water and sewer infrastructure projects, storm water projects, roads and streets, intersection upgrades, bridges and structures
Ability to ensure that engineering design and construction in the floodplain is performed in accordance with City ordinances, State and national standards
Ability to answer inquiries and provide information to the public, other City departments, and private engineers, developers, and architects
Ability to create design drawings, elevations, diagrams, and specifications
Ability to write bid documents, review submitted bid documents, oversee bidding process, and monitor construction for adherence to specifications
Ability to analyze City needs for short- and long-term infrastructure and capital improvements and create plans for project implementation
Ability to coordinate City projects with other local, state, and federal agencies and interested and affected community groups
Ability to write and administer grants
Ability to prepare and present reports and information to the public
Ability to direct the work of Engineering Technicians, surveyors and administrative personnel; direct and assist in training interns
Ability to perform on-site inspections of City construction projects
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to operate specialized engineering design equipment
Ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, and the public
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
Ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations
Ability to perform all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public
Benefits
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
PERSI Retirement
PERSI Choice 401(k)
457 Retirement Planning
HRA VEBA Contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Medical
Dependent Care
Vacation Time
Sick Time
11 Paid Holidays
Education Assistance
Employee Wellness Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Company
City of Pocatello
Founded in 1889, Pocatello is known as the “Gateway to the Northwest.” As pioneers, gold miners and settlers traveled the Oregon Trail, they passed through the Portneuf Gap south of town.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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