Assistant City Engineer - West Virginia Employer

$58,064.00-$83,612.16 POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering; 5 (Five) years engineering experience preferred; AutoCAD, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Engineering Intern Certification preferred. Must have a valid drivers license. Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Above average oral and written communication skills. Requires the exercise of considerable discretion and independent judgment. Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion in dealing with sensitive information. Proficiency in organizing, prioritizing and multi-tasking. Must be able to interact professionally with the public. Responsibilities: Perform a variety of office oriented sub-professional engineering functions, including researching and preparing preliminary and final design drawings for public works projects throughout the City. Maintain records of projects and writes status reports. Responsible for producing finished construction drawings in every detail. Prepare preliminary specifications. Record progress of the project from bidding process through completion of the project. Inspect projects for compliance with specifications. Perform problem and complaint resolution. Write project estimates and field inspections for approval. Research and prepare specifications for the purchase of Public Works equipment. Research property and deed descriptions. Assist with the preparation of pre-bid construction estimates. Check contractor applications for payment before approving disbursements. Make a variety of measurements and calculations to facilitate determining the amount of payment contractors should receive for work completed and materials used. Supervise engineering assistants as required. Provide technical advice and assistance to other city units. Participate in review of the Memorial Bridge annual inspection report and coordinate any repairs as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.