Civil Engineer I

OPEN & PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION - SIX MONTHS PROBATIONARY PERIOD

This classification is scheduled to receive a 4% salary increase effective July 1, 2026.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be utilized by other divisions or departments within the City.

Under general direction, these classifications perform difficult or complex professional engineering design work and supervise the work of a design or inspection group of the Public Works Department.

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:
Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.

Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe efficient manner.

Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

May provide technical guidance to lower-level staff as assigned.

When assigned to the Design Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Section:

Performs professional civil engineering work in support of the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of Capital Improvement Program projects.

Assists in the preparation and review of plans, specifications, estimates, technical reports, feasibility studies, and project correspondence for public infrastructure improvements, including streets, sidewalks, storm drains, sanitary sewers, facilities, traffic-related improvements, and other public works projects.

Coordinates with consultants, contractors, utility agencies, regulatory agencies, internal City departments, and the public to support project delivery, resolve technical issues, and ensure compliance with City standards, applicable codes, and project requirements.

May provide technical direction to lower-level staff and assist with construction support, field coordination, and project closeout activities.

When assigned to the Facilities CIP Section:

Performs professional civil engineering work in support of the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of facility-related Capital Improvement Program projects.

Assists in the preparation, review, and coordination of plans, specifications, estimates, feasibility studies, technical reports, schedules, and project correspondence for the construction, renovation, repair, and improvement of City buildings, parks, yards, parking facilities, and other municipal facilities.

Coordinates with consultants, contractors, utility agencies, regulatory agencies, internal City departments, facility users, and the public to support project delivery, resolve technical issues, and ensure compliance with City standards, applicable codes, accessibility requirements, environmental requirements, and project objectives.

Provides construction support, assists with field coordination and site observations, reviews submittals and project documentation, and supports project closeout activities.

May provide technical direction to lower-level staff and assist with workload coordination as assigned.

When assigned to the Land Development Section:

Performs professional civil engineering work in support of land development, right-of-way, wastewater, sewer, stormwater, and related public works permitting activities.

Reviews plans, studies, reports, and permit applications for compliance with City standards, municipal code requirements, engineering practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Coordinates with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, consultants, other City departments, and outside agencies to facilitate project review, permit processing, condition compliance, and construction coordination.

Assists with the preparation of conditions of approval, technical correspondence, field issue resolution, infrastructure evaluations, and updates to engineering standards, workflows, and long-range planning documents.

Minimum Requirements

An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Two years professional engineering experience in Civil Engineering work, including one year in one or more of the following: Design CIP, Facilities CIP and/or Land Development is required.

Selection Process

EVALUATION OF APPLICATION: Submitted Application will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the minimum requirements. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process.

ORAL INTERVIEW: (Weight of 100%) To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, and personal fitness for the position.