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Engineer – Civil & Site Development
Hourly Pay Range: $28.62 – $43.02

Closing Date: 03/28/2023 @ 11.59 pm or upon receiving 50 applications

Job Summary: Provide technical engineering services within the Civil and Site Development Engineering Unit. Provide civil, municipal, environmental and structural engineering planning and design services for various Public Works projects. Provide project management services for projects designed by outside consultants. Manage annual programs such as asphalt assessments, sanitary sewer inspections and repairs, etc. Independently lead projects, as well as be part of a team and provide support to Sr Engineers and Construction Coordinators. Primary purpose is to implement projects approved in the Capital Budget and provide day to day civil engineering services to customer departments.

Essential Duties:

• Engineering Analysis and Design - Prepare engineering designs, studies, estimates, and reports using engineering tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D. Prepare and check the development of complete plans, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for the construction, alteration or maintenance of Milwaukee County facilities including roads, bridges, underground utilities, buildings, parking facilities, and various site development activities. Prepare plan sets including drawings and specifications for bidding. Run bid processes and award contracts following Federal, State, and County requirements. Effectively communicate complex engineering concepts to stakeholders.
• Design Project Management - Use project management best practices to coordinate design and construction projects with consultants and contractors including consultant selection process; review consultant plans and reports; lead project meetings; supply information to project stakeholders. Utilize the department standard project management software to keep project information flow up to date; provide timely communication and reporting to customers and management. Ensure delivery on customer priorities through effective project reporting and communications to support ongoing initiatives and schedule.
• Construction Project Management - Manage construction projects as primary point of contact during bid process and construction and perform the following tasks: lead pre-construction conferences; coordinate with client Department Operations, tenants, and other stakeholders; direct surveys, supervise inspectors, and QC plans; utilize the department standard project management software to prepare/process periodic payments and change orders; prepare/negotiate change orders; supervise final inspections, prepare record drawings and project closeout documents. Inspect and track work completed. Deliver on customer priorities with on-time, on-budget, responsible project execution.
• Special Studies - To undertake special studies, investigations and comprehensive reports in the field of civil, structural and environmental engineering. Perform such other duties as may be assigned, such as preparing Requests for Proposals, selecting and hiring consultants, managing consultants, reviewing outside agency and private development impacts on County facilities, etc.
• Sanitary Sewer and Asphalt Condition Assessments - Complete sanitary sewer facilities inspections with internal staff and/or consultants. Maintain inspection and condition documentation. Prepare and administer contracts for repair of deficiencies found during inspections.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a current resident of the Wisconsin.
• Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver’s license at time of application and maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Civil/Architectural/Construction Engineering or related.
• Less than 1 (One) year in Civil/Architectural/Construction Engineering.
• Public works infrastructure project experience a plus.

Preferred: Registered Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Intermediate knowledge of CAD systems (AutoCAD Civil 3D) for design and plan production.
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of civil/construction/architectural engineering.
• Use of Word and Excel programs

Note: This Original Examination is open to current residents of the State of Wisconsin. The selection process will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods.

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

Effective October 1, 2021, Milwaukee County will require all employees to have completed COVID-19 vaccinations and provide proof of vaccination or have submitted a completed medical or religious exemption and accommodation request. All persons offered a position will be required to provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination at time of hire or have submitted a completed medical or religious exemption and accommodation request and been approved for an accommodation prior to hire.

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