Civil Engineer Pe

The City of La Crosse is seeking to hire a full-time Civil Engineer PE to be an essential member of the Engineering Department, which is responsible for designing, installing, and managing infrastructure throughout the City of La Crosse. The individual in this position will work with a dedicated team of employees whose actions improve the lives of the citizens of La Crosse daily.

This position performs professional engineering duties to deliver public works projects, operate systems, and maintain infrastructure. Duties may include geometric roadway design; survey and studies; plans, specifications, and cost estimates; administering contracts and agreements; and evaluating reports and plans from consultants. An emphasis will be on transportation, including roadways and intersections; signals, signing, and traffic studies; and State and Federal agency coordination. Duties include supporting other city departments and informing elected officials and the public. Work is performed under direction of the Director of Engineering & Public Works. Annual wage for this exempt position ranges between $84,344.00 to $96,595.20 (80 hours bi-weekly), depending on qualifications.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Wisconsin registered professional engineer. Five years professional Civil Engineering experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required. Experience with traffic software, such as SYNCHRO, Centracs, and HCS is a plus.

Benefits: The City of La Crosse offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical benefit plan, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, income continuation insurance, voluntary dental and vision plans, paid holidays, vacations and sick leave, and a variety of wellness initiatives. Benefit perks: low medical plan premium costs having a $400 deductible, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with a 6.9% employer contribution, 10 paid holidays, ability to earn up to 12 sick days per year and vacation time available as of date of hire.
Selected candidate is subject to a background check and post-offer/pre-employment drug screen. Applications accepted until position is filled. To be considered, submit an employment application by visiting the City of La Crosse website and clicking on City Services, then clicking Career Opportunities or by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacrossewi.

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to perform professional Civil Engineering duties such as public works project design; conducting surveys; preparing plans, specifications and cost estimates; administering construction project contracts; evaluating of engineering reports, studies, plans and specifications prepared by others; coordinating projects with other agencies; providing engineering support to other city departments; and providing information to officials, the public and others regarding public works projects. The work is performed under the direction of the City Engineer.

Essential 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.

Designs public works and architectural projects. Prepares plans and specifications. Conducts site surveys.

Develops bid proposals and solicits project bids.

Directs public work project construction. Conducts construction surveys and interprets plans and specifications. Conducts contract administration, oversees construction inspection, approves construction for compliance with contracts.

Reviews subdivision development proposals for compliance with subdivision development regulations. Reviews grading and erosion control plans, conducts field inspections and ensures correction of deficiencies.

Reviews engineering reports, plans and specifications developed by others for technical merit and compliance with city requirements.

Conducts preliminary investigations and prepares cost estimates for pending capital improvement projects.

Prepares land description and land interest documents for right-of-way and/or easements associated with public works activities.

Prepares public works information for department records.

Coordinates public works projects with outside agencies. Represents the city to other agencies regarding public works projects.

Provides technical engineering support to junior level engineers and to other city departments.

Maintains regular and predictable on-site attendance.

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

Answers telephone calls and responds to inquiries regarding public works projects.

Provides information and records as requested.

Prepares prints and photocopies as needed.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Wisconsin registered professional engineer. Five years professional Civil Engineering experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Office. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

Ability to analyze data and information using established criteria, in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives. Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure, copy record and transcribe data and information. Ability to classify, compute, tabulate, and categorize data.

Ability to persuade, convince, and/or train others, including the ability to act in a lead worker capacity. Ability to advise and interpret how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.

Ability to utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information such as engineering plans/specifications, architectural plans/specifications, plats, technical studies, land descriptions, easements, property appraisals, assessment rolls, driveway openings permits, oversized moving permits, contracts, change orders, pay requests, inspection reports, cost estimates, materials test results, DOT specification and design manual, lighting handbook, Uniform Traffic Control Devices Manual, maps, catalogs, materials specifications, computer software operating manuals, city ordinances, state statutes, non-routine correspondence, state administrative code and engineering manuals.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing with contractors, developers, land owners, state regulatory agency personnel, Corps or Engineers, railroad personnel, local government officials, consultants, news media representatives, vendor representatives, other city departments, city public works personnel, business representatives and civic groups.

Mathematical Ability

Ability to apply algebraic and trigonomic formulas. Ability to interpret inferential statistical reports and/or formulation and equation data.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply functional reasoning in synthesizing information and functions, and ability to influence others in activities such as leading, controlling, managing, supervising and teaching.

Ability to exercise the judgement, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria, as opposed to criteria which are clearly measurable.

Physical Requirements

Ability to operate, maneuver and/or steer equipment and machinery requiring simple but continuous adjustments such as motor vehicle, drafting instruments, surveyor's tools, computer terminal, materials testing equipment, photocopier, telephone, calculator, metal detector, shovel and maul.

Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing movements requiring skill and training, such as drawing and assembling.

Ability to exert very moderate physical effort in sedentary to light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.

Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes, odors and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks. Ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration and stand for long periods.

Environmental Adaptability

Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as repetitive computer keyboard use, temperature variations or extremes, odors, toxic agents, machinery, electrical currents, dusts and traffic hazards may cause discomfort and poses a limited risk of injury.
The City of La Crosse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 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.Employment Type: Full-Time