Job Information
City of Fife City Engineer in Fife, Washington
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Work is characterized by professional engineering level analysis and review of project development, design, and implementation. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, preparing engineering plans and specifications, and opinion of cost estimates for capital improvements, Request For Proposals (RFPs), and Request For Qualifications (RFQs); reviewing both private, public and franchise utility and city construction plans and specifications; overseeing engineering projects; serving as project manager; performing construction inspection as necessary; reviewing easement documents and title reports; providing engineering and technical expertise; performing supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the city's policies, procedures, and applicable laws; and performing expenditure tracking for assigned budget sections. Work is performed with limited supervision. The Public Works Director sets the overall objectives and resources available. The incumbent, director, and assistant director work together to develop deadlines, projects, and determine work to be completed. The incumbent is responsible for the work, plans and carries out the assignments, resolves most conflicts that arise, coordinates work with others, and interprets policies on their own initiative in terms of established objectives and professional judgement. The incumbent keeps the director informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, and far reaching implications. Work is reviewed in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work, or effectiveness of results.
*The first application review will take place on March 3, 2025. *
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Oversee and/or perform the review of complex civil engineering designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates; coordinate and review the work of consultants for projects.
Oversee engineering projects; perform quality control; monitor project budget and expenditures; write project change orders; consult with others to establish project punch lists as required for project completion; recommend project completion and acceptance by the city.
Perform technical review of engineering project plans and specifications for the city's capital projects and private improvements submitted to the city as part of development processes. Recommend and direct changes, comments, or corrections as it relates to the needs and interests of the city in terms of public works maintenance staff support of the proposed projects or improvements and in terms of compliance with city's construction standards.
Analyze and review engineering project requirements, physical location, and other pertinent data to prepare scope of work, opinion of cost estimates, RFPs, RFQs, etc.
Create and produce effective grant requests.
Communicate in person, in writing, and on the telephone with city personnel, consultants, city council, contractors, other agencies, property owners, and the public to exchange information, resolve concerns, issues, and complaints as necessary; and provide technical information related to codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and projects.
Serve as the city representative at various technical committees, study groups, meetings and taskforces as assigned; develop and deliver oral presentations.
Maintain related data and records and prepare comprehensive plans and reports conforming to related federal, state, and city regulations.
Visit construction sites to inspect work progress and compliance with approved plans and specifications.
Provide engineering and technical expertise to city staff and the public; provide storm/wat