Under general supervision, prepares civil engineering designs and specifications for the more difficult and less routine phases of major municipal engineering projects.

• Analyzes project scope.
• Reviews and evaluates field conditions and data.
• Develops and designs engineering solutions.
• Manages preparation of engineering construction plans.
• Ensures construction is in conformance with plans, specifications, budget, codes and applicable standards.
• Manages and interprets construction projects and plans.
• Creates project documents.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Oversees, supervises, and inspects work of contractors or other city workforce, as needed.
• Manages and supervises inspectors and other staff assigned to projects.
• Determines work priorities.
• Reviews work prepared by other team members.
• Instructs, counsels, mentors, and advises project team and subordinates on assignments and difficult tasks to see that work is performed satisfactorily to meet expected standards.
• Consults with supervisor on work assignments and personnel matters such as promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions and grievances.
• Initiates and directs training of subordinates and colleagues.
• Represents the department/division with individual or groups of citizens, public agencies or with private groups.
• Prepares and evaluates requests for proposal for consultant services, specialized services and other material used by the department/division.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.  Completion of some coursework in construction management is preferred.
• Three years of experience in designing and preparing specifications for civil engineering projects.
• One year of experience in civil engineering field work is preferred.