Civil Engineer I or II

The City of Jefferson is now accepting applications for a Civil Engineer I or II, with preference given to the position of Civil Engineer II for the Public Works Department. This position utilizes knowledge of Civil Engineering standards and practices to plan, design, draft, review, and to manage the planning and construction of capital improvement projects including streets, sidewalks, storm water and sanitary sewer projects. Prepares responses to citizen inquiries and provides technical assistance to other city departments and outside consultants ensuring consistent adherence to all relevant City, State and Federal codes and engineering standards.

Examples of Duties:

Utilizes technical expertise to plan, design, and prioritize street, sidewalk, storm water, sanitary sewer, and other public and private construction projects. Develops plans, cost estimates, schedules, and necessary documents to prepare a project for bid, and for the award of a contract to a qualified contractor. Provides plan review for consultant prepared plans for capital improvement projects. Develops technical specifications for material and equipment ensuring work is completed in a safe and professional manner, and is compliant with City, State and Federal codes and engineering standards.

Assists the City in right of way and easement acquisitions to complete capital improvement projects. Holds public, pre-bid, pre-construction, and utility coordination meetings relevant to specific projects. Provides coordination assistance between consultants, contractors and utility companies before and during the planning, design, and construction phases of the project.

Develops change orders to contracts and provides assistance in the processing of pay estimates to the contractor. Identifies potential construction problems during the planning, design, and construction phases to prevent costly changes. Makes routine site visits to inspect work in progress by contractors and assist in assuring design plans are executed accurately, complying with City ordinances and accepted engineering practices.

Responds to citizen inquiries, investigates concerns, makes presentations, answers questions, provides analysis, recommends solutions, and presents the City's position in a timely, clear and concise manner.

Advises and provides technical assistance to city departments and agencies. Conducts research to make educated and factual recommendations. Collects and interprets data such as traffic counts, accident reports, and pedestrian movement to prepare traffic studies.

Typical Qualifications:

Physical: Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions; traverse rough terrain on construction sites, while working near creeks, ditches, manholes, culverts, storm drains, and traffic on City streets.  

Mental: Ability to retain and recall large amounts of technical information and effectively communicate with the public.

Supplemental Information:

Civil Engineer I: 
Requires an accredited Bachelors' degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field, the ability to use AutoCAD drafting software to prepare engineering drawings, four years’ experience in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Civil Engineer II: 
Requires an accredited Bachelors' degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field, the ability to use AutoCAD drafting software to prepare engineering drawings, four years’ experience in civil engineering or a related field required. Must possess a Missouri Professional Engineering License within six months of hire.
 

Specific job title and salary depend upon qualifications.  Minimum starting salary for a Civil Engineer I is $28.30 per hour and maximum salary for a Civil Engineer II is $49.03 per hour.

Please attach a cover letter and an up-to-date resume with job application. 

Applicants must apply on our website at Jeffersoncitymo.gov and click on employment opportunities. 

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be expected to perform other duties as necessary for the effective operation of the department and the City.