Hiring range: $32.4923 - $37.36 hourly; $67,584 - $77,721 annually
Open until filled
There is one vacancy in the engineering department for a CEI or CEII. Please apply for the CEI or CEII position that aligns best with your experience and qualifications.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs paraprofessional and responsible administrative work participating in and supervising the planning, design, and construction of a variety of public works facilities; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Assistant Director of Engineering.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Provide engineering plan review, project management, GIS and design services related to the Department; ensure quality control for project designs and specifications; ensuring compliance with established project schedules.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Participates in the activities of the Engineering Department which oversees the design and construction of infrastructure within the City; reviews the work products of others to ensure compliance with the City’s Development Standards Manual (LDSM) and Kannapolis Development Ordinance (KDO); monitors and applies local, state and federal regulations; ensures quality control for project designs and specifications; maintains compliance with established project schedules.
- Participates in the review of site and construction plans and specifications for code compliance, local, state, and federal standards and policies, and sound engineering practices.
- Meets with developers, architects, and engineers to resolve problems concerning compliance with ordinances, regulations, and general construction issues.
- Participates in engineering design of water, sewer, stormwater, streets, and other infrastructure.
- Serves as a liaison to the city’s Technical Review committee.
- Prepares proposals, requests for proposals, and bidding documents; tracks bids and coordinates bid openings in accordance with applicable local, state and federal standards. Prepares quantity takeoffs and opinions of probable cost.
- Maintains GIS database of City infrastructure for the department.
- Provides infrastructure mapping requests to developers as needed.
- Reviews and manage all R/W, Utility, and Extension/Service Permits & Encroachment Agreements
- Provides engineering and technical assistance to other City departments.
- Reviews contractor payment requests to ensure compliance with contractual work.
- Establishes criteria for the design and construction of public works and public utilities projects, evaluates existing or proposed standards, and recommends revision.
- Performs related tasks as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Comprehensive knowledge of theory, principles, standard methods and practices of civil engineering and contract administration as applied to the development, construction and maintenance of water purification and distribution systems, and wastewater collection systems; ability to plan, layout and supervise the work of professional and technical subordinates; ability to plan projects and prepare related designs, estimates and specifications; ability to perform difficult engineering computations on engineering problems and planning; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials or representatives, employees, contractors and the general public; skill in the use of engineering equipment and instruments; ability to prepare complex cost reports and to prepare other financial records for monitoring projects.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, and minimum two (2) years of experience in an engineering-related role.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina and registration as an Engineer in Training in North Carolina or ability to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam within 6 months of employment.
Additional Information:
A NC Class C Drivers License is to be maintained for the duration of employment.
