Engineer IV

• 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.   

Engineer III

• 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.

Engineer II

• 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.

Engineer I

• 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 Becomes familiar with procedural steps involved in engineering projects.

Engineering Technician VI

• Applies creativity and judgment to plan and design projects, and resolve design and administration problems.   Leads a group of technical personnel engaged in a complex technical specialty and/or the planning and design of roadways, water, storm drain and sewer systems, buildings, airport facilities, parks,  control of urban traffic, traffic signal management,  and review/approval of various developments, permit applications and projects.
• Performs technical and complex design drafting, delegating less technical work to other technicians.  Calculates quantities, determines specifications, and reviews civil engineering plans.  Directs design reviews and pre-construction meetings.  Assembles bid specifications and participates in their development.  Reviews other team members’ plans and specifications.  Analyzes bid estimates.   Determines best and lowest bidder.
• Uses knowledge of construction systems, practices and processes to determine if projects are progressing according to contract requirements and organization policies.  Accepts contractors’ work; calculates and approves preliminary and final payment estimates.   May take and prepare field samples.  May make tests of field samples and approve or reject materials.  May make suggestions to resolve problems with designs in the field
• Keeps a variety of notes and records including daily logs. Assembles information for archival purposes and transports to proper authority.  Assists with development of departmental operating budget.  May assign overtime and work, varying hours to facilitate completion of projects. 
• Uses engineering and spreadsheet computer software applications to assist with project designs, computations, calculations and management.  May design and administer system for such applications, and teach others in its use.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Engineer IV

• 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.

Engineer III

• 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.

Engineer II

• 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.

Engineer I

• 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.

Engineering Technician VI

• Ten years’ progressively more responsible work experience, performing duties related to design and construction engineering, with one-year supervisory experience on at least the lead person level.  Graduation from a technical college in a technical related field may be substituted for two years’ paid work experience.
• Technical training and certification from an engineering technical association or accredited educational institution as outlined in Salt Lake City’s engineering technical advancement guidelines or a department approved equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of modern techniques, technology, equipment, computerized systems and engineering applications used in design and construction; knowledge of survey methods, procedures and materials testing.  
• Ability to prepare and present written and oral reports on complex projects and issues, and interface effectively with a variety of persons including co-workers, contractors, general public and government officials.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.

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.

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 VI: $33.72/hr   -   $46.05/hr

Engineer III: $30.59/hr   -   $41.76/hr

Engineer II: $27.73/hr   -   $37.86/hr

Engineer I: $26.43/hr   -   $36.04/hr

Engineering Technician VI: $27.73/hr   -   $37.86/hr

DEPARTMENT

Public Services