SENIOR ENGINEER/ENGINEER (STRUCTUAL/BRIDGE) (NON-COMPETITIVE)

To perform professional engineering work involving the design, investigation and construction of engineering projects including streets, bridges, mechanical systems, utility plants, buildings and other projects, varying with assigned area of responsibility; and to provide complex professional assistance to an assigned Engineering Supervisor or other management personnel.

SPECIFIC STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The Department of Transportation and Engineering is hiring an Engineer assigned to the City’s Bridge Program. This person will be part of a small team of Engineers and Technicians that inspect, maintain, load rate, design, and manage bridges within the City of Cincinnati.  The work is as varied as the City’s bridge inventory and offers a chance to take ownership of managed projects, from design, consultant management, bidding, and construction through the entire life cycle. In addition to bridge work, this position also supports other sections within the Department of Transportation and Engineering as well as other City Departments with projects involving buildings, trails and gateways. Duties include structural design, review of plans and permit applications, determining the structural health of assets and addressing customer service requests. The position involves regular collaboration with architects, planners, graphic designers, inspectors, facility managers, and many others, providing a varied, interesting and challenging experience.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the KSAs listed nor do the listed examples include all of the KSAs which may be performed.)

Knowledge of:
Engineering and technology, especially as related to assigned area of responsibility--structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, geotechnical, etc; reinforced concrete design. Design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. As appropriate, geology, including local geology, investigative practices, and stabilization methods. Code of Ethics for Professional Engineers. Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, regulations and standards, and industry safety standards Principles of management and supervision City personnel policies and procedures and union contracts. Principles and practices of obtaining and administering funding for assigned projects. Materials, tools, and equipment used in engineering. Administrative policies and procedures of the City and the assigned department. Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. 

Skill to:
Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software. Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D tools, and analytic or scientific software. Operate motor vehicle in the course of duty.