Division Engineer - Transportation in New Berlin, Wisconsin at City of New Berlin

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the City Engineer this position will manage roadway, bridge and storm water conveyance facility design, construction and contracted maintenance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manages specific projects including supervising the work of subordinate engineering staff in these projects.
• Reviews construction plans for public works projects and private developments.
• Develops and administers City contracts for professional services and public works construction projects, including inspection work.
• Designs construction plans for public works projects, including construction specifications.
• Administers grant programs for roadway improvements.
• Reviews the work of engineering department staff and assists them as needed
• Prepares and administers CIP programs for roadways
• Resolve construction and traffic inquiries from the public.
• Prepares schedules, projections and reports for assigned public works projects, including time and cost estimates.
• Monitors and analyzes the traffic management system and designs improvements as needed.
• Maintains Databases, record keeping, and issues Engineering permits.
• Coordinates and performs regular inspections of City roadway infrastructure, including biannual pavement evaluation.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the application of engineering theory, judgement, design and/or construction management.
• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in municipal engineering, transportation and/or water resources
• Registered Professional Engineer with the State of Wisconsin or ability to obtain the Professional Engineer certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to act as a project manager from the initial stage of design to completion, including overseeing contractors, inspecting the work and preparing cost estimates.
• Ability to supervise the work of subordinate staff on specific projects.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public work design, drafting, surveying and construction.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, including resolving inquiries from the public regarding new construction and compose reports on construction project status.
• Knowledge of personal computers, automated civil engineering design software, CAD applications, GIS, survey applications, word processing, spreadsheets and database programs.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and municipal ordinances governing public works design and surveying in order to ensure compliance to same.
• Excellent organizational, coordination and tracking skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to present a positive image of the department and the City to the public.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance.
Physical Effort: Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Some exposure to disagreeable features.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• The task requires close visual acuity to perform various activities.
• The task requires oral communications ability.
• The task requires sound perception.