Associate Dean of Engineering jobs in Springfield, OR

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PROJECT ENGINEER  $92, 167.10 - 119,686.14 Annually 

Position Overview

Under general supervision applies broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices in a specific practice area. Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. Works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Distinguish from Associate Engineer: The Project Engineer holds a professional engineers license (PE) whereas the Associate Engineer performs engineering task under the direct supervision of a licensed engineer.

Distinguish from Senior Project Engineer: Senior Project Engineer may encompass supervisory responsibility.  Senior Project Engineer focuses on the management and successful completion of a major project or several projects of moderate scope with complex features. Whereas the project engineer focuses on the management and successful completion of moderate size or portions of major projects and have no supervisory responsibilities.

Distinguish from Principal Engineer: Principal Engineers have a higher level of impactful action, budget authority, decision making authority, and degree of independence than Project Engineers.

Complexity of Work

Impactful Actions 

• Has the authority to commit the employer in matters that have significant financial impact.
• Represents the organization during important negotiations and meetings.
• Makes or recommends decisions that have a significant impact on general business operations or finances to a significant degree.

Type/Frequency of Contact with Others

Regular contact with others outside own workgroup, such as visitors, vendors and/or other employees. Primary purpose of contact is to explain, clarify, or interpret detailed and somewhat complex or sensitive information; contacts are non-routine and require discretion and thoughtful communication efforts.

PROJECT ENGINEER  $92,167.10 - 119,686.14 Annually 

The information provided below encompasses the essential functions and capabilities linked with this position.

• Responsible for overall project management and project delivery for City projects including concept development, preliminary through final design, specifications, contract documents, public and stakeholder outreach, internal and external coordination and communication, documentation, budget and cost tracking, scheduling, reporting, and construction management including inspection and quality assurance/quality control. Reviews relevant documents prepared by others
• Administers, controls and performs specific engineering activities in the areas of design, construction inspection, traffic, right-of-way, etc.
• Works with other City staff to plan project completions, resolve schedule conflicts, establish priorities and coordinate work outside the department.
• Reviews plans, accepts or rejects completed work, techniques and materials and recommends alternative approaches.   Refers sensitive situations to superiors.
• Responsible for developing and administrating  approved budget, ; takes the lead on establishing and monitoring against the project budget, including reporting and related accounting functions.
• Has accountability for all expenses within a project and/or program and reporting concerns regarding meeting budget goals.
• Represents the department in meetings with consultants in regards to assigned project and/or program.
• Ensures project and/or program remain within expected costs and evaluates proposed projects and/or programs and assists in establishing priorities in conjunction with budgets.  
• Works with other City staff to plan project completions, resolve schedule conflicts, establish priorities, and coordinate work outside of the department.
• Complies with safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices.
• In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency, responds as directed to ensure the restoration of essential public services, facilities and infrastructure.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Assists in or may prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, reports and studies. May coordinate with consultants to ensure compatibility with standards, specifications and policies.
• Assists in or may prepare accurate cost estimates, cost benefit analyses, material lists, and project schedules.
• Analyzes work papers, reports, special projects; interprets technical and numerical information; observes/solves problems involving operational situations and technical policies and procedures.
• May assist in the design and support of small-scale traffic and capital improvement projects.
• Uses AutoCAD, Teams, Word, Excel or other software in the support of various projects and programs, providing data and analysis to others within or outside the City.
• May conduct field inspections, site visits and plan review support for various projects within the Public Works Department.
• May transport, set up and use equipment and tools that may be bulky and heavy to perform field work.
• Develops, maintains and utilizes data stored either electronically or in paper format, stored in physical file boxes weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Analyzes issues associated with the water, sewer, stormwater and transportation systems using computer models and geographic information systems.
• Works with other City staff to plan project completions, resolve schedule conflicts, establish priorities, and coordinate work outside of the department.
• Complies with safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices.
• In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency, responds as directed to ensure the restoration of essential public services, facilities and infrastructure.
• Other related duties as assigned.

PROJECT ENGINEER  $92,167.10 - 119,686.14 Annually 

• Maintain working knowledge of civil engineering methods and practices for engineering planning studies, designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and reports as applied to civil engineering, construction, and traffic studies.
• Maintain working knowledge of project management principles and applying engineering technical principles and practices.
• Maintain working knowledge of technical drafting principles, and interpreting and utilizing engineering plans, maps and specifications.
• Maintain working knowledge of governmental procurement principles and practices, competitive bidding requirements.
• Maintain working knowledge of contract administration and maintenance principles and practices; applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and codes.
• Maintain working knowledge of principles and practices for effective negotiation; and governmental accounting practices and processes.
• Maintain working knowledge of fundamental elements and best practices for preparing project and/or program budgets.
• Maintain working knowledge of effective forecasting analysis.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and other stakeholders sufficient to exchange or convey information to provide and receive work direction.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality, facilitation skills as well as transactional communication and active listening skills.
• Prepare, read, analyze, and interpret policy documents as well as complex financial reports and statements supported by statistical data and other documentation.
• Manage a high volume of tasks at one time, including organizing and prioritizing own work.
• Work independently with minimum direction while also working as part of a team and collaborating with others.
• Demonstrate a high attention to detail.
• Maintain working knowledge of software programs and common office equipment.

• Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing, including by phone, e-mail, or in person.
• Understand, remember, communicate, and apply complex oral and/or written instructions and factual information.
• Remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods of time, occasionally stand, walk, stoop or kneel for extended periods of time.
• Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Maintain sustained concentration on computer screens and use keyboards and a variety of peripherals.
• Work is generally performed in an office setting with travel required to off-site locations to include field locations and construction sites, working near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and involves occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. 
• Work environment noise level is quiet to moderate. Field work environment frequently involves machinery and construction noise.
• Ability to occasionally travel locally and regionally. 
• Work duties require evening or weekend hours.

• The individual in this position is expected to possess and exhibit the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
• Acquires working knowledge of civil engineering methods and practices for engineering planning studies, designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and reports as applied to civil engineering, construction and traffic studies.
• Acquires working knowledge of project management principles and applying technical engineering principles and practices.
• Acquires a working knowledge of technical drafting principles, and interpreting and utilizing engineering plans, maps and specifications.
• Acquires working knowledge of contract administration and maintenance principles and practices; being aware of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and codes.
• Acquires working knowledge of fundamental elements and best practices for preparing project and/or program cost benefit analyses.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, sufficient to exchange or convey information to provide and receive work direction.
• Compile, analyze and interpret statistical data, hydraulic models and other technical documentation.
• Manage a high volume of tasks at one time, including organizing, following-up, and prioritizing own work.
• Demonstrate a high attention to detail.
• Maintain working knowledge of software programs and common office equipment.  

• Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing, including by phone, e-mail, or in person.
• Understand, remember, communicate and apply complex oral and/or written instructions and factual information.
• Remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods of time, occasionally stand, walk, stoop or kneel for extended periods of time.
• Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Maintain sustained concentration on computer screens and use keyboards and a variety of peripherals.
• Work is generally performed in an office setting with travel required to off-site locations to include field locations and construction sites, working near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and involves occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. 
• Work environment noise level is quiet to moderate. Field work environment frequently involves machinery and construction noise.
• Ability to occasionally travel locally and regionally.  

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined in this job description.
• Certification as an Engineer-In-Training required, or acquire within six months of appointment.
• Current and valid Oregon driver's license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.