Project Engineer I

About the Department

The City of Caldwell Engineering Department is looking for a Project Engineer I to join their team. Individual serves the city as a Professional Engineer and manages all design, development, and constructions aspects of public works projects.

The principal function of an employee in this class is to manage the development and construction of public works projects for the city. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the city engineer and in a general office environment with work responsibilities in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Position Duties

• Works with the city engineer in the development of designs, plans, specifications, and other working papers relating to proposed engineering, construction, maintenance, and improvement projects.
• Directs the design, cost estimating, bidding, and construction document preparation, and manages the construction of various public works projects of the city as assigned by the city engineer.
• Coordinates resolution of problems with company engineers and representatives.
• Coordinates accounting and financial requirements and obligations with contractors to finalize projects.
• Develops, manages, and coordinates material testing services by staff and outside testing laboratories.
• Responds to questions, concerns, and complaints from internal and external customers regarding bid processes, program processes, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Attends approved meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Trains, assigns, prioritizes, supervises, motivates, and evaluates the work of assigned employees.
• Communicates and coordinates with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities to help keep a positive work environment as well as works as a team member.
• Respects the opinions of others and maintains a positive and professional working relationship with employees, supervisors, and others.
• Organizes and coordinates with local and state entities on federally funded city projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or other related field; and
• 18 months public works engineering experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Idaho.
• Possession of a current and valid driver's license.
• Subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check.