{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"db74b8162fa44456eeb30c6a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/db74b8162fa44456eeb30c6a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/db74b8162fa44456eeb30c6a","title":"Engineer I/II","description":"The City of Billings is recruiting for an Engineer I/II.\n\nSalary Range: Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 7 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education, experience, and training.\n\nEngineer I: $34.9493 - $46.8402 per hour.\n\nEngineer II: $40.1861 - $53.8275 per hour.\n\nWork Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\n\nEngineer I Job Summary\nUnder general supervision to perform professional engineering work involved in the design, investigation and construction of all types of public improvement projects including streets, storm drainage, water and wastewater systems; to prepare plans and specifications; and to act as a project manager on assigned projects. This is the entry level in the Engineer class series which operates under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer in Montana. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Engineer II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is often used as a training class, employees may have limited or no directly related work experience. In addition, positions at this class level are not expected to possess registration as a Professional Engineer but must possess an Engineering‑in‑Training License.\n\nEngineer II Job Summary\nUnder general supervision to perform professional engineering work involved in the design, investigation and construction of engineering projects including streets, traffic controls, stormwater, solid waste, and water and wastewater systems; to prepare plans and specifications; and to act as a project manager on assigned projects. This position performs a full range of duties as assigned, working independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Engineer II level are normally filled by advancement from the Engineer I level when a Montana Registered Professional Engineers License is obtained.\n\nEngineer I Essential Duties and Responsibilities\n\nServe as project manager on assigned projects.\n\nOversee, direct and review the work of assigned professional and technical project staff.\n\nEstablish design criteria to be used by project staff and/or outside consultants.\n\nEstablish grades for streets, curbs and gutters, alleys or other paving projects, water and sewer lines and facilities, and similar projects.\n\nPrepare preliminary and final estimates of work and material requirements.\n\nCoordination required advertising for bids.\n\nAct as a project engineer.\n\nResearch applicable codes, regulations and requirements for assigned project.\n\nDevelop and oversee the development of construction plans and specifications.\n\nOversee and prepare changes as field conditions warrant.\n\nMaintain constant awareness of progress on assigned projects to assure compliance with designated time and cost schedules for project completion.\n\nSupervise and participate in the inspection of construction projects.\n\nPrepare change orders.\n\nReview contractors estimates and prepare/review progress payments.\n\nHelp construction inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolution of problems during construction.\n\nReview and record drawings to ensure compliance with original plans and specifications.\n\nParticipate in directing the activities of survey parties.\n\nConvert, compute, and plot information obtained in field surveys.\n\nParticipate in the evaluation of procedures and in the develo ment of new and improved practices.\n\nParticipate in the development and preparation of standards for engineering design and materials of construction.\n\nPrepare special engineering studies and reports.\n\nPerform special assignments on engineering problems as necessary.\n\nPrepare specific studies for other City staff.\n\nReview subdivision plans and site plans for conformance with City ordinances and State law.\n\nReview private contract projects for conformance with City ordinances, policies, standards and accepted engineering practices.\n\nMeet with architects, engineers, and developers to provide preliminary reviews of development concepts and design.\n\nReview and process requests for Special Improvement Districts, right-of-way vacations, encroachment permits, address assignment and site development ordinance variance request.\n\nParticipate in the Development Review Committee.\n\nProvide technical assistance and support to other divisions and departments.\n\nProvide public counter support to developers, builders, contractors and the public pertaining to City engineering and related requirements.\n\nAttend public meetings as requested.\n\nExercise professional engineering judgment in accordance with current accepted practice of civil engineering and appropriate laws and codes.\n\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\n\nEngineer II Essential Duties and Responsibilities\n\nServe as project manager on assigned projects.\n\nOversee, direct and review the work of assigned professional and technical project staff.\n\nEstablish design criteria to be used by project staff and/or outside consultants.\n\nEstablish grades for streets, curbs and gutters, alleys or other paving projects, water and sewer lines and facilities, and similar projects.\n\nPrepare preliminary and final estimates of work and material requirements.\n\nCoordinate required advertising for bids.\n\nAct as a project engineer.\n\nResearch applicable codes, regulations and requirements for assigned project.\n\nDevelop and oversee the development of construction plans and specifications.\n\nOversee and prepare changes as field conditions warrant.\n\nMaintain constant awareness of progress on assigned projects to assure compliance with designated time and cost schedules for project completion.\n\nSupervise and participate in the inspection of construction projects.\n\nPrepare change orders.\n\nReview contractor's estimates and prepare/review progress payments.\n\nHelp construction inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolution of problems during construction.\n\nReview as-built plans to ensure compliance with original plans and specifications.\n\nParticipate in directing the activities of survey parties.\n\nConvert, compute, and plot information obtained in field surveys.\n\nParticipate in the evaluation of procedures and in the development of new and improved practices.\n\nParticipate in the development and preparation of standards for engineering design and materials of construction.\n\nPrepare special engineering studies and reports.\n\nPerform special assignments on engineering problems as necessary.\n\nPrepare specific studies for other City staff.\n\nSelect, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel.\n\nProvide or coordinate staff training.\n\nWork with employees to correct deficiencies.\n\nImplement discipline and termination procedures.\n\nPlan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for the Engineering Division.\n\nMeet with staff to identify and resolve problems.\n\nAssign work activities, projects and programs.\n\nMonitor workflow.\n\nReview and evaluate work products, methods and procedures to ensure that correct, efficient, cost effective, and safe work procedures are followed.\n\nReview subdivision plans and site plans for conformance with City ordinances and State law.\n\nReview private contract projects for conformance with City ordinances, policies, standards and accepted engineering practices.\n\nMeet with architects, engineers\n\nCity of 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Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education, experience, and training.\n\nEngineer I: $34.9493 - $46.8402 per hour.\n\nEngineer II: $40.1861 - $53.8275 per hour.\n\nWork Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\n\nEngineer I Job Summary\nUnder general supervision to perform professional engineering work involved in the design, investigation and construction of all types of public improvement projects including streets, storm drainage, water and wastewater systems; to prepare plans and specifications; and to act as a project manager on assigned projects. This is the entry level in the Engineer class series which operates under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer in Montana. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Engineer II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is often used as a training class, employees may have limited or no directly related work experience. 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Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Engineer II level are normally filled by advancement from the Engineer I level when a Montana Registered Professional Engineers License is obtained.\n\nEngineer I Essential Duties and Responsibilities\n\nServe as project manager on assigned projects.\n\nOversee, direct and review the work of assigned professional and technical project staff.\n\nEstablish design criteria to be used by project staff and/or outside consultants.\n\nEstablish grades for streets, curbs and gutters, alleys or other paving projects, water and sewer lines and facilities, and similar projects.\n\nPrepare preliminary and final estimates of work and material requirements.\n\nCoordination required advertising for bids.\n\nAct as a project engineer.\n\nResearch applicable codes, regulations and requirements for assigned project.\n\nDevelop and oversee the development of construction plans and specifications.\n\nOversee and prepare changes as 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practice of civil engineering and appropriate laws and codes.\n\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\n\nEngineer II Essential Duties and Responsibilities\n\nServe as project manager on assigned projects.\n\nOversee, direct and review the work of assigned professional and technical project staff.\n\nEstablish design criteria to be used by project staff and/or outside consultants.\n\nEstablish grades for streets, curbs and gutters, alleys or other paving projects, water and sewer lines and facilities, and similar projects.\n\nPrepare preliminary and final estimates of work and material requirements.\n\nCoordinate required advertising for bids.\n\nAct as a project engineer.\n\nResearch applicable codes, regulations and requirements for assigned project.\n\nDevelop and oversee the development of construction plans and specifications.\n\nOversee and prepare changes as field conditions warrant.\n\nMaintain constant awareness of progress on assigned projects to assure compliance with 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