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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCivil EngineerUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Civil Engineer Department: Public Works Division: Engineering Supervisor: City Engineer FLSA: Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 15 Job Number: 1502 Job Summary Under direction, designs and administers Public Works projects. Provides advanced technical engineering problem solving and design work. Writes specifications and contracts and serves as project leader on a wide variety of infrastructure projects. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Analyzes infrastructure problems in Public Works projects; develops solutions; and makes recommendations to the City Engineer and Director of Public Works. • Serves as project team leader for infrastructure projects. • Oversees the surveying, design, drafting and construction inspection of Public Works projects. • Schedules and monitors work activities of assigned project team members. • Assists in establishing rules, procedures, and standards for administering Public Works projects. • Performs technical design and engineering, prepares specifications and contract and construction documentations using computer-aided design, computer software and engineering calculations. • Maintains detailed notes about projects for the purpose of audit review and payment preparation. • Monitors project expenditures and payments. • Oversees and assists with permitting process for projects involving federal, state and local agencies. • Writes technical engineering specifications, contract documents, and consultant agreements. • Administers projects through all phases including planning, design, scheduling, and construction. • Performs Public Works project cost estimating for budgetary and bidding purposes. • Prepares easement and property acquisition documents and negotiates easements and property acquisitions. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Reviews engineering calculations, plans, plats, and construction drawings prepared by private consultants. • Assists in development of capital improvement program and budget. • Provides public information for Public Works plans and issues, responds to public inquiries and complaints; or refers to appropriate persons. • Attends City Council meetings; answers questions; presents project updates. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or five years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Civil Engineering. • Must successfully pass 8-hour Fundamentals of Engineering exam within six months of hire. Valid State of Iowa driver's license with satisfactory driving record. National Incident Management System Training ICS 100, IS 700 within two years of hire. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and two years of related experience; or six years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in civil engineering. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, City staff, and the general public. • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. • Ability to make decisions in stressful situations and communicate effectively. • Ability to perform technical engineering calculations. • Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications, blueprints, easement documents, engineering reports, design manuals and contract documents. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. • Knowledge of construction methods and materials. • Knowledge of engineering and land surveying principles and practices. • Knowledge of street, storm and sanitary sewer design. • Skill in engineering problem solving and conflict resolution. • Skill in managing complex projects. • Skill in technical writing. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook) and various engineering design software. Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or move 10 pounds, occasionally will lift and/or move 25 pounds, and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and traffic hazards. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves some exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) I have read and understand the duties of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________