Assistant City Engineer

JOB TITLE: Assistant City Engineer

Salary: Salary Range: $87,201. - $106,298

Why join us?

Step into a role where your work truly shapes the future of our city. As Assistant City Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of designing, building, and enhancing the infrastructure that supports our community’s growth and quality of life. This is a chance to leave a lasting mark – driving innovation, sustainability, and excellence in every project.

In partnership with the City Engineer, you’ll tackle diverse challenges that demand both technical expertise and visionary thinking. From applying advanced civil engineering principles to adapting solutions for complex, real-world needs, you’ll gain unparalleled experience that grows both your leadership and your craft. If you’re ready to make a real impact and elevate your career, this is where your next chapter begins.

Essential Job Duties:

· Responsible for all areas of administration in the Department under the supervision of the City Engineer; assists with the maintenance and construction of streets, alleys, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, parking lots, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and water mains, parks, and public buildings; assists as needed.

· Plan preparation, acceptance testing, evaluation of field conditions, design changes, and reports; coordinates findings with engineering personnel and others concerned with the projects.

· Surveys project sites, analyzes topographical details of sites, and performs pre-design and construction surveying; designs and prepares plans for municipal projects such as street, storm, water and sewer under the supervision of the City Engineer.

· Calculates costs and studies the feasibility of projects based on the analysis of data gathered with recommendations to the City Engineer; prepares and reviews bid documents, contract change orders, and contract payment estimates

· Inspects construction sites regularly to determine conformance of the project to design specifications and assures that construction and repairs meet requirements.

· Uses AutoCAD, Beehive, Bluebeam, Excel and other software to prepare engineering and design documents; provides direction to Engineering Technicians; operates department equipment including computers, level, and survey equipment.

· Attends meetings, training, and seminars as deemed appropriate; conducts special projects as deemed necessary by the City Engineer, and performs other duties and responsibilities as directed.

· Prepares records, reports, and studies, completes and files regular monthly and annual reports as required; prepares documents of compliance with Federal and State regulations on public funded projects.

· Requires substantial and frequent contact and communication with the public, fellow employees, various community and government agencies and personnel to maintain good public relations; such contact requires tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.

· Responsible for property and equipment requiring care to prevent damage; work may be performed in an uncontrollable atmosphere of a construction site that requires the use of proper safety equipment and procedures to prevent accidents or injury.

· Preparing bid specifications, plans, and designs for City project(s); preparing Payment Requests and Construction Change Order(s) and required documents for Commission approval/action; among other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: Supervises full-time personnel and seasonal employees.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and four (4) years of responsible civil engineering experience preferred, or 7 years related experience in municipal engineering, including survey and design.

· Licensed Professional Civil Engineer preferred.

· Experience with engineering computer software, AutoCAD, Beehive, Bluebeam, Excel and other software to prepare engineering and design documents.

Physical requirement: sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting up to 50#’s (greater with assistance). Work is occasionally performed in outside weather conditions of heat, dampness, cold, dust, and moderate noise levels.

All applications must be submitted through our website to be considered for this position.

PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY TO WEBSITE: https://huronsd.gov/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $87,201.00 - $106,298.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person