Civil Engineer I

Description

The City of Norfolk’s Department of Transportation is currently seeking a Civil Engineer I to serve in its Transportation – Engineering and Neighborhood Services division. The Civil Engineer I will be responsible for planning, designing, bidding, and construction management of key transportation safety projects.

This position is ideal for a 0–3-year engineer that is organized, a self-starter, critical thinker and would like to learn the practical application of project management utilizing design skills in the regulatory setting. In this capacity, the candidate will gain experience in shaping the City’s mobility and transportation safety priorities.

Career Progression: The Civil Engineer I position is part of a career ladder for advancement to Civil Engineer 2 and 3 after designated milestones are met.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Administers, research and designs engineering and construction projects. Duties to include designing projects and providing quality control for construction plans and specifications submitted by outside contractors, bid package preparation, cost estimates, construction management.
• Manages the City’s streetlight network by conducting on-site evaluations, preparing, and reviewing streetlight designs, managing the budget, and preparing drawings and specifications for contractors to repair damaged pole foundations and underground conduits.
• Performs data collection, data compilation and traffic analyses.
• Performs site plan reviews as applicable to the Department of Transportation in accordance with City code and other traffic engineering principles.
• Coordinates independently with City departments, engineers, contractors, inspectors, citizens/stakeholders, private utility companies, and state/federal agencies on transportation projects.
• Work requires the ability to read plans, engineering reports, contract documents, and assist with Site Plan reviews.
• Additional task as necessary and requested that are not listed above.

Education/Experience

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

No experience required.

Experience with transportation and safety assignments is desired.

Additional Information & Requirements

Valid Driver's License required.

Work Schedule: 8:30 am – 5:00PM (Monday – Friday) 40 hours per week.