City of Kinston · 2 weeks ago
City Engineer
Kinston, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelCity of Kinston is responsible for overseeing engineering projects and infrastructure. The City Engineer will plan, design, and inspect engineering projects, manage budgets, and supervise construction activities while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Planning, coordinating and participating in City engineering activities related to the operation and maintenance of water, sewer and stormwater utility systems and transportation infrastructure; overseeing construction inspection and traffic signal functions; preparing and maintaining files and records; preparing reports
Receives and responds to inquiries and complaints regarding engineering functions; provides engineered solutions to questions presented by City staff and elected officials
Develops and administers division and special project budgets for large construction projects; monitors expenditures
Administers and/or supervises the administration of contracts and grants for the City; advertises, solicits, receives and opens bids in accordance with City guidelines and state statutes
Designs or oversees the design of streets, utilities, storm water and other City facilities; draws engineering and/or architectural plans with utilizing appropriate software applications
Prepares engineering related items for agenda packages; attends Council meetings to present requests and provide information
Oversees the development of plans and project manuals for projects designed in-house; serves as project manager on various projects
Plans, directs and allocates the resources of the engineering division; assists in the recruitment and selection process; recommends candidates for hire; recommends promotions, salary increases, disciplinary action and terminations; conducts performance evaluations on direct reports and reviews evaluations prepared by subordinate supervisors
Supervises construction inspection, surveying and traffic signal activities; supervises maintenance of record drawings and maps for record; develops and distributes various reports
Develops and reviews engineering and compliance reports; responds to violations of regulations; responds to questions from and provides information to regulators
Performs related tasks as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with coursework in civil engineering, or related field with certifications as indicated in the Special Requirements section and extensive experience in civil engineering work, including supervisory and administrative experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the development and construction of public works and utilities projects
Ability to plan projects and prepare related designs, estimates and specifications
Ability to perform difficult engineering computations and to make comprehensive recommendations on engineering problems
Skill in the use of civil engineering instruments and equipment
Ability to communicate complete ideas effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, associates, contractors and the general public
Benefits
Vacation
Sick leave
Twelve holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Company
City of Kinston
KINSTON, CITY OF is a government administration company based out of 207 E KING ST, Kinston, North Carolina, United States.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase