• Civil Engineer I: City of Dublin (posted December 27, 2024, closes January 31, 2025)
• Project Engineer - Development & Utilities: City of Hilliard (posted December 5, 2024)

 

City of Dublin: Civil Engineer I

The City of Dublin is seeking an innovative individual to join our team as a Civil Engineer I located within the Transportation and Mobility Division. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic and great interpersonal skills. The individual in this role must be able to manage multiple project requests, establish priorities, and communicate effectively with residents and co-workers.

Primary Focus:   Performs basic research and analyses for feasibility studies, product or material reviews, and process improvements. Makes recommendations and prepares findings for senior-level engineer’s review. Prepares reports, maps, and exhibits for presentation to City leadership, City Council, and community organizations and answers customer inquiries.  Reviews construction drawings, development plans, zoning proposals and engineering studies for conformance to Federal and State regulations and City code. All work is completed under the supervision of a registered professional engineer.

 

Given the nature of this classification’s duties/responsibilities, it has been designated as Exempt under the governing Fair Labor Standards Act regulations and, therefore, is not entitled to formal overtime compensation and/or formal compensatory time.

Salary Range: $67,600.00 - $99,100.00 Annually

Examples of Duties:

Reviews studies, plans and designs for small engineering projects for  transportation and public infrastructure projects, Capital Improvements Program (CIP) projects, and residential and commercial developments ; ensures compliance with City codes and standards, contract specifications, and Federal and State regulations; collaborates with staff and/or consulting engineers to resolve conflicts in plans and ensure policies, standards, and codes are met.

Performs on-site reviews of site conditions and situations to determine appropriate designs, solutions, and actions.  Responds to concerns from residents, police, or others and conveys complex engineering information to non-technical individuals; communicates, coordinates, and collaborates with residents, staff, developers, and community leaders.

Provides technical assistance for Engineering support staff on basic technical issues using common engineering methods, practices, and principles to formulate possible solutions; collects and analyzes basic data on engineering topics or issues using available references and standard analysis tools; develops conclusions and makes recommendations to senior-level engineer,  Deputy Director or Director.

Drafts sections or revisions of technical documents for assigned projects including reports, maps, exhibits, presentations, and display materials; prepares draft policies, correspondence, reports, and presentations based on standard formats and readily available information; ensures project documentation is accurate and complete for review by senior-level engineer, Deputy Director or Director.

Participates as a team member on assigned engineering projects and completes assigned responsibilities consistent with established standards, policies, programs, project timelines, and specifications; completes small internal projects such as research studies independently including coordinating and reviewing the work of engineering support staff, reporting findings to Deputy Director or Director.

Completes research projects, including identifying data requirements, collecting and reviewing data, analyzing results and developing findings and recommendations; prepares final research documentation, including reports, presentations, and policies using a combination of standard formatting and the creation of new formats for effective communication that translates into language that is understood by non-technical staff, City Council, City leadership, neighborhood meetings, Council subcommittees and community organizations.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED.

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or other related field from an ABET accredited educational institution. Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Prior full-time experience in an engineering position working toward the requirements for a Professional Engineer’s registration preferred.

Knowledge of the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD) and applicable laws/regulations.

Good communication skills.

THE CITY OF DUBLIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The position is posted now through January 31, 2025.

To apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dublinoh/jobs/4748404/civil-engineer-i

To see all available positions with the City of Dublin please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dublinoh  

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City of Hilliard: Project Engineer - Development and Utilities

Are you a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or on track to obtain your PE within the first year? Join our team and take advantage of a competitive salary range ($74,000 - $105,000), excellent vacation benefits, and the ability to work from home occasionally (with supervisor approval). We’re committed to supporting your work-life balance while you help us prepare Hilliard for growth through the responsibilities you will have for the oversight and maintenance of City utility infrastructure.

Please visit our website to learn more about the position and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofhilliard

Key Responsibilities:

Lead & Collaborate: Review and approve private development civil plans, oversee City capital utility projects and manage consultant design and project execution.

Hands-on Project Management: Work on diverse engineering tasks, including utility capacity studies, stormwater management design, sanitary sewer studies, and utility asset management.

Technical & Field Support: Assist construction crews and serve as a liaison with the Department of Operations on utility issues.

Shape the Future of the City: Help maintain and develop engineering standards, guidelines, and best practices.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Generous Salary Package: $74,000 – $105,000, with opportunities for advancement.

Flexible Work Arrangements: On days without in-person commitments, work from home with supervisor approval, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and retirement plans to support your financial and personal well-being, plus generous paid time off.

Professional Growth: Ongoing development and training, including support for obtaining or maintaining your PE license.

Make an Impact: Be a part of projects that directly improve the city’s infrastructure and quality of life for residents.

Under the general supervision of the City Engineer, the Project Engineer for Development & Utilities is responsible for a wide range of engineering-related tasks including but not limited to: the review and approval of private development civil plans,  the formulation of City capital utility projects including oversight responsibility for consultant design and capital project management, management of chlorination requests, utility capacity studies; technical plan & report review; data analysis & management; development and maintenance of engineering standards, guidelines, and best practices; utility asset management functions; technical support for construction or other field crews; and overall support for the development and implementation of plans and programs for the Division of Engineering.

The work of the Project Engineer (Development & Utilities ) focuses predominantly in the areas of site design, drainage, and stormwater management design, sanitary sewer studies and design, waterline design, and utility asset management.

Essential Functions of Work

Provide support for the City Engineer in project management for private development and utility projects.

Manage the review of private development plan reviews, ensuring private development designs meet City engineering & construction standards.  Lead and coordinate pre-construction meetings for development projects that they review.

Oversee utility asset management lifecycle, including inventory, budgeting, design, and project management.

Provide technical assistance to City construction inspection staff on all private development and City utility capital improvement projects during construction, including attendance at pre-construction and progress meetings.

Manage consultant contracts for cleaning, televising and relining of sanitary sewers and for design of other utility capital improvement projects.

Serve as the Engineering Division’s liaison to the Department of Operations for utility issues.

Review & provide technical assistance to the Planning & Building Divisions on site plans, utility plans, and stormwater management plans submitted for Development proposals.

Assist with right-of-way management, including but not limited to support of other City staff in the review of plans submitted by private utilities as part of right-of-way permit applications related to impacts to infrastructure under their purview (utilities, drainage structures, etc.).

Assist City Engineer to develop and maintain all City engineering standards related to site design and utilities.

Obtain as-built plan records for all new public infrastructure constructed as part of private development projects.

Review of subdivision plats and easements for public infrastructure prior to acceptance.

Coordinate with GIS staff to ensure all new public infrastructure is incorporated into the City’s GIS mapping.

Perform other duties under the direction of the City Engineer as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both orally and in writing.

Ability to present technical material in a public forum in a concise, easily understandable manner.

Ability to manage time and plan work to ensure deadlines are met.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Basic knowledge of civil engineering theories, principles and practices as they relate to the job duties.

Ability to read and interpret construction plans and drawings.

Knowledge of construction processes and procedures, including Ohio Department of Transportation and City of Columbus Construction & Material Specifications (CMS) and standard drawings.

Knowledge of City’s Engineering Design Manual and engineering standards.

Knowledge of the City of Hilliard Comprehensive Plan.

Knowledge of state and local land development and utility design guidance, best practices, and procedures.

Any combination of education, training and experience, which provides the required advanced knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Typical Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Ohio or ability to obtain within one year of employment.

Three years of experience in the areas of private development, site design, stormwater management, drainage, and other utility infrastructure.

Ready to Grow Your Career?

Take the next step in your career with us! Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible work options, and a supportive environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Please visit our website to learn more about the position and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofhilliard

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