Engineer Iii, Professional (4053)

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER.
This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in various Departments as they occur.Performs advanced and senior level professional engineering and managerial work requiring the application of extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in complex engineering work using advanced techniques and modifications. Areas of assignment include, but are not necessarily limited to, drainage, sewerage, water, streets, and general engineering. Performs related work as required.
For the current vacancy in Water, the employee will be involved in creating documents for Capital Projects which includes preparing requests for proposals, reviewing proposals and recommending consulting engineer selections; prepare, review, and process engineering agreements and amendments for Council ratification. Attends design meetings, review plans and specifications; attends pre-bid conferences; and reviews and issues bid award recommendations. This position assimilates required bid documents, monitors consulting engineers and contractors during project construction, and reviews payment requests submitted by consulting engineers and contractors. Employee is also responsible for preparing Council resolutions for bid awards and acceptance of completed projects. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or a related area; registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Louisiana with the Louisiana State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, AND at least ten (10) years of post Professional Engineer work experience performing responsible professional engineering work.
If Engineer-Professional registration is in another state, must obtain Louisiana Registration within six months of employment.
Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate.(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
NON-COMPETITIVE: All persons meeting the stated requirements on this announcement will be issued an Employment Eligibility letter for Engineer III, Professional and have their name forwarded to the appointing authority when vacancies arise.
JOB POSTING NO. 4053-05R
DATE: 03/25/11
AMENDED: 02/05/16
RE-OPENED: 06/16/23Employment Type: Permanent