City Engineer
- Compliance with the Code of Conduct and Ethics as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Reviews residential, commercial and industrial development plans and makes on-site inspections for compliance with local ordinances/codes. Serves on Technical Review Committee.
- Assists Sanitation, Stormwater and Street Departments with planning and implementation of infrastructure improvement projects, including evaluating needs, developing long-range plans, receiving and investigating public complaints, inspecting/surveying project sites, and reviewing/approving construction plans, service agreements, bonding and/or legal documents, such as for storm and sanitary drainage and acquisition of rights-of-way and easements. Prepares specifications and bid documents for annual Street Department maintenance contracts.
- Reviews and monitors contracts with consultants for design, inspection and/or testing of propose/existing infrastructure projects. Supervises and/or conducts field review of contracted construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans for subdivision improvements and site developments.
- Maintains and updates subdivision bond files, reviews construction plans, and performs on-site inspections to ensure compliance with ordinances and engineering standards, including residential, commercial and industrial projects. Corresponds/communicates with developers as needed.
- Receive inquiries and complaints and directs to appropriate person or department. Provides follow up as needed.
- Prepares specification, designs and plans; coordinates and completes appropriate documents for related contracts, coordinates activities/projects with appropriate government agencies; inspects projects during and after completion; and provides technical support as needed for the City’s departmental construction projects.
- Assists in acquisition of easements and rights-of-way for City projects, including explaining processes to property owners.
- Attends, participates and conducts public hearings/meetings as required, and serves as an advisor to the City Planning Commission.
- Conducts studies regarding traffic control, signage and related issues and makes recommendations to Board of Public Works and Safety and/or City Council.
- May be requested to prepare and make public speeches and presentations.
- Periodically collaborates and coordinates with County officials regarding bridge construction projects within city limits. Meets and coordinates with state and local agencies concerning impact and coordination of various infrastructure projects, including transportation and sewers.
- Certification: Must be a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Indiana.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a governmental engineering department or in an engineering capacity that works closely with municipalities.