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Salt Lake City Corporation Engineer IV (underfill) in Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Title:
Engineer IV (underfill)
Job Description:
This entry level engineering position reports through and under the direction of a professional engineer. Assignments are designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities. Performs engineering calculations, reviews laboratory procedures and test results, prepares drawings and minor designs, and assists with field inspection and the assembling of engineering project documents.Engineer I
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Drafts and checks drawings, reviews and prepares minor designs.
Assists with field inspections and may perform design work on projects under the guidance of a professional engineer.
Assists with bidding procedure, including reviewing bid documents, meeting with various personnel and assisting with the assembling of documents.
Performs standard calculations and related design work. May write minor technical specifications.
Becomes familiar with procedural steps involved in engineering projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering equivalent from a fully accredited college or university.
Possession of an engineer in training certificate.
Ability to work and relate well with subordinates, supervisors, co-workers and the general public under varying circumstances.
Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
Ability to utilize computers in engineering applications, present reports in written and oral form, and communicate effectively with co-workers, public and contractors.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium weights up to 50 pounds. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching and bending. May have a few disagreeable elements such as appearance of work place, poor ventilation or uneven temperature.
Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
CAREER LADDER:
- After one year of successful performance, during which incumbent demonstrates ability to apply fundamental engineering principles, theories, concepts and practices to basic and routine engineering problems, he/she may be promoted to Engineer II. This is based on the performance coach’s recommendation, availability of funds, and concurrence of the Department of Human Resources.
Engineer II
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Prepares designs for non-complex engineering projects in accordance with general engineering principles and Salt Lake City Standards. May work on larger projects as a team member or under more direct supervision.
Checks project plans, calculations and project parameters. Investigates and corrects field problems and suggests extra work orders of relatively routine nature. Drafts project drawings and specifications.
May supervise engineering technicians actively involved in projects and may serve as project engineer on small projects.
Calculates pricing and payment amounts which should be made to contractors.
Prepares reports of work done and project status. Assists with completion of appropriate project documents, bidding procedures and meets periodically with departmental staff to outline project status. May meet with contractors as Salt Lake City representative.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering equivalent from a fully accredited college or university and one year paid work experience in civil engineering.
Possession of an engineer in training certificate.
Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
Ability to utilize computers in engineering applications, prepare and present routine reports in written and oral form. Must be able to effectively communicate and work well with subordinates, supervisors, co-workers, contractors and the general public.
Ability to perform field analysis and make correct engineering decisions.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium weights up to 50 pounds. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching and bending. May have a few disagreeable elements such as appearance of work place, poor ventilation or uneven temperature.
Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
CAREER LADDER:
- After one year of successful performance in this classification-- during which incumbent demonstrates ability to apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes--he/she may be promoted to Engineer III. This is based on the performance coach’s recommendation, availability of funds, and concurrence of the Department of Human Resources.
Engineer III
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Prepares designs for routine and repetitive engineering projects in accordance with general engineering principles and Salt Lake City Standards. Has input on selection of consultants and may work on larger projects as a team member or under more direct supervision.
Drafts plans, performs engineering studies, completes designs, and reviews subordinates’ work. Has the authority to recommend moderately sized extra work orders. Prepares right of way acquisition documents, reviews survey data, specifies types of materials tests, approves and rejects contractors work. Calculates project pricing and payment amounts to be made to contractors.
May supervise technicians and serve as project engineer.
Prepares reports of work done and project status. Prepares project documents, monitors and complies with bidding procedures and meets periodically with departmental staff to outline project status.
May serve as Salt Lake City representative on joint projects, meet with general public or project consultants to evaluate and resolve project problems.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a bachelor of science degree and three years paid work experience in Civil Engineering or related engineering equivalent.
Possession of an engineer in training certificate.
Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
Ability to utilize computers in engineering applications, prepare and present moderately complex reports in written and oral form, effectively interface with subordinates, supervisors, co-workers, contractors and the general public.
Ability to perform engineering studies and field analysis, make correct engineering decisions, supervise subordinate engineers and contractors, and administer related contracts.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium weights up to 50 pounds. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching and bending. May have a few disagreeable elements such as appearance of work place, poor ventilation or uneven temperature.
Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
CAREER LADDER:
- A person employed and demonstrating successful performance in this classification, may be promoted to the position of Engineer IV, upon registration as a professional engineer in the state of Utah. Such individual will be fully competent in all conventional aspects of the profession, with ability to devise new approaches to problems encountered. Promotion will be based on the performance coach’s recommendation, availability of funds, and concurrence of the Department of Human Resources.
Engineer IV
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Prepares and approves designs for engineering projects in accordance with general engineering principles and Salt Lake City Standards. Serves on general planning, design and project review committees.
Assists in selecting consultants and specifying parameters for projects and scope of work for consultants. Recommends approval of all work done by consultants and troubleshoots various segments of assigned projects.
Prepares complex plans and assures complete designs follow standards as set by Salt Lake City, various codes or standard engineering principles. May draft engineering drawings.
May supervise engineers or technicians with responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of their work. Approves or rejects contractors’ work, specifications, pay requests or cost estimates.
Reviews and calculates complex project pricing and amount of payments which should be made to contractors. Signs off appropriate documents prior to payment, and suggests contract change orders.
Reviews or prepares reports of work done and project status. Prepares project documents, monitors and complies with bidding procedures and meets periodically with departmental staff to outline project status.
May serve as Salt Lake City representative on joint projects and meet with general public or consultants to evaluate and resolve project problems.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering equivalent from a fully accredited college or university and four years paid work experience in civil engineering or related field.
Possession of a professional engineer certificate from the State of Utah. Out of state applicants who possess a PE License must become a PE within the State of Utah within six months of employment.
Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
Ability to lead, develop and support other team members, use computers, prepare and present complex reports in written and oral form, and effectively interface with contractors and the general public.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
POSITION SALARY RANGE
Engineer I: $ 62,969.08 - $ 78,711.36
Engineer II: $ 66,148.99 - $ 82,686.24
Engineer III: $ 72,963.07 - $ 91,203.84 Engineer IV: $ 80,458.56 - $ 100,573.20
DEPARTMENT
Public Utilities
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40
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