Senior Associate Civil Engineer-Design
City of Detroit
Detroit, Michigan
senior
engineer
design
engineering
civil engineering
design
civil engineering design
engineering design
construction
engineers
subordinates
materials
evaluation
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July 28, 2023
City of Detroit
Detroit, Michigan
OTHER
Description
Under general supervision, is in charge of the civil engineering design and preparation of plans and specifications for major municipal engineering projects.
Examples of Duties
- Plans and supervises the work of a moderately large group of subordinate engineers and drafting technicians engaged in performing fundamental civil engineering design and feasibility studies of alternate methods of solving specific civil engineering problems; and preparing detailed designs and plans, drawings, specifications, and estimates of costs for projects.
Prepares plans and policies for carrying out work.
Assigns, reviews and approves the work of subordinates.
Instructs and advises workers on the more difficult phases of work.
Designs, selects, and approves the major design features.
Prepares the more important specifications.
Investigates and analyzes construction methods used.
Examines plans, specifications, and estimates for completeness and conformity with accepted design practices, polices, and procedures.
Prepares special studies and reports relative to matters such as alternate solutions and estimates of materials and costs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
Five years of experience in the design and preparation of plans for large municipal projects including two years in a supervisory or team leadership capacity.
Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
SUBJECTS & WEIGHTS
Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience and Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total: Interview and Evaluation of Training, Experience and Personal Qualifications: 100%
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
Veteran Points: 0 to 15 points
LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Current registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan.
Valid State of Michigan Operator License required
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Principals and methods of civil engineering design and construction.
Equipment and materials used in civil engineering projects.
Project costing, monitoring and reporting techniques.
SKILL IN:
Analyzing problems relating to civil engineering design and construction.
Supervising, prioritizing and directing the work of others.
Reading, understanding and evaluating engineering plans and specifications.
Oral and written communication.
Use of personal computers and common office and work related software.
Preparing concise technical and non-technical reports.
ABILITY TO:
Plan and direct the activities of a moderately large group of subordinate engineers and draft technicians.
Estimate costs and schedules for engineering projects.
Interact effectively with subordinates and peers with tact and diplomacy.
Display initiative and resourcefulness in solving difficult and unusual engineering problems in connection with problems of civil engineering design.
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on requirements of the position.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Work involves office, field and plant activities.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position.
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