Senior Project Engineer

Salary: $89,069.00 - $128,998.00 Annually Location : Apache Junction, AZ Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Opening Date: 11/14/2024 Closing Date: 11/28/2024 5:00 PM Arizona Description (Anticipated Hiring Range: $89,069.00 - $93,578.00/year) Positions assigned to this class are responsible for overseeing complex engineering projects. May provide assistance and direction to division staff assigned regarding right-of-way, development, and other projects to the public and other city departments. Essential Duties The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks may vary over time depending on the City's needs. Manage, review, and analyze complex engineering plans and reports to include but not limited to development and construction projects. Provide data, exhibits, and process and procedural information for the development community and city staff. May obtain signatures for approved development plans and legal documents. Prepare and maintain records of plan review activities and conducts research of various sources. May conduct field/site visits, inspect sites to ensure compliance with the approved construction plan, and review as-built plans to ensure compliance with original plans and qualifications. Implement city right-of-way requirements, and check maps and records including legal descriptions and easements. Process land splits, lot combinations, and lot line adjustments. Assist management and various departments regarding private development projects. Interact with outside engineering consultants and professionals and negotiate development requirements. Develop and organize construction plans and subdivision plats. Respond to various types of complex citizen, contractor, developer, and engineer inquiries and complaints. Identify and recommend plat improvement and development plans and residential right of way (ROW) research and tasks including but not limited to easements, abandonments, acquisitions, and extinguishments. Identify and implement various standards, programs, and ordinances related to floodplains, flood zones and tributary washes; provide flood zone verification. May implement various standards, programs, and ordinances related to floodplains, flood zones and tributary washes; provide flood zone verification. Process and issue various permits including but not limited to encroachment, grading and excavation permits. May supervise or lead assigned division staff. Support the city's policies, goals and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives. Ensures compliance with safety procedures. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Graduation from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field, and five (5) years paid fulltime experience in civil engineering, civil design and project management and one (1) year of management or supervisory experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Upon Appointment Must possess a Principal Engineer (P.E) certification. Certified floodplain manager, preferred. Supplemental Information Knowledge City and department procedures, policies, and guidelines; City Code; civil engineering standards and codes; Arizona Revised Statutes; Occupational Health and Safety Administration guidelines; and Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Standards and Specifications. Laws and regulations relating to ROW, land splitting and floodplains. Specialized software and tools such as computer aided design and drafting (CADD), printers and plotters. Skills Operating a personal computer utilizing standard software such as Microsoft Office and specialized software; functioning standard office equipment. Working with little or no direct supervision. Reading and interpreting maps, plans, and drawings. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with contractors, coworkers, and other individuals during the course of work. Communicating clearly and concisely, problem solving. Pre-employment Requirements Candidates who are selected for appointment may be required to be fingerprinted, if 18 or older; successfully complete a background investigation, employment verification and may be subject to a drug/alcohol test, medical, polygraph and/or psychological evaluation. Candidates who are appointed will be required to possess a valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in Arizona or meet the transportation needs of the position. License/Certification Within one (1) year of appointment, must obtain and possess: Must possess a valid Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate within one (1) year of appointment. Physical Demands and Working Environment Work is performed in a standard office environment. May require frequent sitting and continuous operation of a personal computer. May be required to perform a full range of motion while lifting and/or carrying items weighing up between 20 and 50 pounds. Field work is performed in an outdoor environment, will require operation of a vehicle. The City of Apache Junction offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please for more information. 01 Do you possess a principal engineer (P.E.) certificate? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2024-11-16