Associate Engineer

Duties

• Designs civil engineering/site infrastructure and maintenance construction projects.
• Performs professional engineering calculations.
• Prepares and obtains permits.
• Conducts pre-bid conferences and advisory meetings to develop bid terms, conditions and specifications. Submits projects for bid process.
• Consults with state and local agencies and utility companies on project designs.
• Compiles data prepares monthly reports and makes oral presentations on design and construction projects.
• Inspect construction sites to determine conformance to design specifications.
• Writes inspection reports for compliance with design specifications.
• Operates a motor vehicle to conduct field inspections.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimums

• Ability to plan, design, implement and manage construction and related projects.
• Ability to perform necessary engineering and construction cost estimating calculations. General knowledge of construction procedures.
• Ability to apply engineering principles and methods.
• Ability to draft bid specifications and gather and evaluate bid data.
• Ability to field inspections at project sites and construction sites to gather design information or determine conformance to design specifications.
• Ability to interpret, review and/or prepare technical reports.
• Ability to perform professional engineering calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including developing and presenting information.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

How to apply

Six (6) years combination of education and/or experience in civil engineering with roadway, drainage, and site design projects, which consist of:

• A degree from (EAC/ABET or EAC/M-ABET) - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. Accredited engineering curriculum of four (4) years or more in a discipline pertinent to the position being filled OR;
• Eight (8) years of responsible engineering experience, three (3) years of which must be pertinent to the position and must have passed Part I or Part II of the Florida Board of Professional Engineer examination.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid Florida Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.

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