PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
City of Cincinnati
General Statement of Duties
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This employee supervises and coordinates assigned engineering activities and operations within an assigned department, including Water Works, Metropolitan Sewer District, or Public Works. Employee coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public and provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the assigned supervisor. Performs related duties as required.
This employee supervises and coordinates assigned engineering activities and operations within an assigned department, including Water Works, Metropolitan Sewer District, or Public Works. Employee coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public and provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the assigned supervisor. Performs related duties as required.
Additional Duties will include: Assign PMs to upcoming projects, monitor and stay up-to-date on the projects’ status, review project tracking spreadsheet, review and approve Change Orders, WDCs and pay apps using eBuilder, OnBase, and paper forms, request and monitor projected schedules of future projects in pipeline – CIPs and planning, to determine impacts on staffing and project assignment, visit project construction sites – monitor safety, progress, and neighborhood issues, weigh in on PMs decisions when assistance is requested, serve as POC for OOD/other Divisions/Organizations for project information and resident complaints investigations/response, attend periodic project meetings – PreConstruction, Progress, Claims, etc. to assess staff and contractors’ performance and understand project particulars, maintain PMs adherence to procedures and paperwork, understand MSD's PDS and look for opportunities to improve it, supervise and review direct reports: Engineers, Administrative Staff, review staffing – Org chart, upcoming retirements, seek to fill positions, monitor HR test status, monitor staff morale and compliance with policies, support staff’s requests for beneficial changes to procedures, training, assistance with dealing with other branch/division/department personnel, assemble / solicit project reports and information when requested
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
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(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)
Knowledge of:
modern complex principles and practices of engineering as related to assigned area of responsibility.?
Design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Surveying and collecting field data.? Water resources, modeling, and hydrology.
Construction specifications, principles, practices, and materials used.?
Engineering systems, machinery, and processes. Budget preparation, management, and procurement.
Management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation.?
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations Industry safety standards.
City human resources policies and procedures and union contracts. Code of Ethics for Professional Engineers and Surveyors
Skill to:Skill to Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, ArcGIS, and analytic or scientific software.
Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty.
Ability to:Plan future engineering programs and manage all phases of multiple projects.?Determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.?
Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy, or conformity to engineering standards or practices.?
Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.? Monitor/Assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.?
Identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.?
Bring others together to reconcile differences, such as employees, contractors, utility companies, and other departments.?
Manage one's own time and the time of others.
Implement and maintain positive employee relations.?
Promote and maintain the highest integrity throughout all personnel.
Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.Examples of Work Performed(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)
Provide formal supervision for staff responsible for professional and technical engineering operations.Directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned engineering services and activities.
Review vacant positions and applications and conduct/participate in interviews for the division.
Review and sign division timesheets, F25’s, OT approval and other admin forms
Perform PIP/Corrective action for issues with staff.
Perform annual and special performance evaluations for staff.
Ensures that employees follow safe work practices and have safe working conditions; implements principles of the Employee Safety Instruction Manual.
Ensures quality of work and adherence to established policies and procedures.
Provide technical expertise or for engineering programs or activities.
Identify needs for training, provide or coordinates training to employees as needed.
Procure and Manage engineering consultants.
Develop Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications Enforce Contract requirements including adherence to specifications and quality control.
Perform Public Engagement Activities, such as Community Council meetings, community groups or other non-profits.
Manage, route, investigate or respond to Customer Service Requests (CSRs) or records requests.
Assist with developing and maintaining the project financial spreadsheet to keep track of the various funding sources and expenditures.
Participates in the development and administration of assigned program budget. Create cost estimates and other contract documents.
Identify and apply for outside funding.
Develop and/or implement new databases, reports, dashboards, software tools, or work-flow tracking.
Manage databases and updates.
Develop new standards, specifications, procedures, or processes for engineering programs or projects.
Prepare engineering drawings, construction plans, and specifications using AutoCAD and other software and direct the work of engineering technicians.
Troubleshoot infrastructure or engineering problems in the field
Hold weekly or monthly team meetings.
Aid with regional and local project planning. Provide support to supervisors on technical, administrative, managerial issues and budget preparation.
Provides project management, consultant, or contract management oversight as needed. Work on large-scale or highly technical engineering projects.
Perform utility coordination and construction engineering and management. Coordinate with multiple Engineers and other groups, several City Departments, other local jurisdictions and developers, and private engineers. Managing and monitoring the execution of Multi-Million Dollar Capital Improvement projects (CIPs).
Review plans for constructability.
Sign and stamp design or construction documents as appropriate- (requiring a P.E. license.) Review and approve drawings, plans, designs – (not requiring a P.E. license.)
Represent department and present department initiatives at regional and national conferences. Coordinate award of a contract, i.e. award letter, accept and appropriate legislation.Probationary PeriodTwelve months.Supervision ExercisedExercises direct supervision over professional, supervisory, technical, and clerical staff.
Required Education and Experience
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Each applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. In addition, each applicant must have eight years of experience demonstrating increasing responsibility as an engineer with successful management of projects for transportation, construction, or design projects.
OTHER REQUIREMENTSPossession of registration with the State of Ohio as a Professional Engineer. If not registered in Ohio when appointed, Ohio registration must be obtained during the probationary period. Must have a valid Driver's License.Must be an excellent communicator and team builder. Working and Physical Conditions
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Environmental Conditions: Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; exposure to extremes in weather conditions; work with or in water, below ground, on ladders or scaffolds, on slippery or uneven surfaces, around moving objects/vehicles; exposure to construction project environments; some travel by automobile required.
Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; light and moderate lifting and carrying; general manual dexterity required; audiovisual and linguistic acuity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.