Description

This role focuses on meaningful electric and water transmission and distribution projects that support reliable service to the Muscatine community. You will manage MPW and federally funded initiatives, including the Lead Service Line Replacement Program and water main replacement efforts, while working closely with consultants, contractors, and field crews. You will also coordinate infrastructure improvements with city planners and industrial and commercial customers and contribute to electric system projects such as pole design and work like the riser structure along Mississippi Drive.
 

Job Purpose
Provide civil engineering support for ongoing electrical and water transmission and distribution, technical services, generation, and telecommunication projects. Independently perform and coordinate engineering activities, provide technical guidance to internal and external customers, and administer contract responsibilities as needed. Work with other departments, contractors, consultants, and customers to coordinate and schedule project work.

The Civil Engineer II is responsible for performing engineering assignments requiring demonstrated experience, technical knowledge, and independent engineering judgment.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Monitor, coordinate, and provide engineering support for construction and maintenance projects, including:
2. Coordinate work with contractors, consultants, and internal departments.
3. Review and update construction standards, specifications, and engineering practices.
4. Apply engineering principles and judgment to evaluate alternatives and develop appropriate solutions.
5. Design and assist with the layout of electrical transmission and distribution lines, including substation structures.
6. Coordinate, interpret, and prepare electrical and water transmission and distribution, technical services, generation, and telecommunication system studies and computer models.
7. Design and document civil and structural components of projects, including site surveys and inspections, grading and drainage systems, foundations, structures, and roadways.
8. Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and other project documentation.
9. Provide technical support during construction and assist in resolving design, field, and construction issues.
10. Monitor project progress to help ensure work is completed in accordance with plans, specifications, schedules, and applicable standards.
11. Coordinate engineering activities with industrial and commercial customers, including providing guidance regarding MPW policy, technical requirements, service installations, and other engineering-related matters.
12. Provide technical guidance and engineering support to other departments related to civil and structural components of utility projects.

Other Responsibilities

1. Assist the Chief Operations Engineer with technical matters related to the operation and maintenance of electrical and water transmission and distribution, technical services, generation, and telecommunication systems.
2. Support system reliability improvement efforts, including the development, population, analysis, and use of databases used to track failure, maintenance, and outage-related issues.
3. Assist in the development of the annual operating and capital budgets and appropriate departmental projections.
4. Coordinate engineering consultants and contractors as assigned, including reviewing technical documents, project requirements, and completed work.
5. Participate in project planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and construction coordination activities.
6. Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced engineering staff as appropriate.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications
Knowledge

1. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline required.
2. Minimum of two years of relevant engineering experience required; utility experience preferred.
3. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Iowa preferred, or demonstrated progress toward licensure. If obtained, licensure must be maintained while employed in the position.
4. Knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles and their application to utility infrastructure and construction projects.
5. Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal codes, regulations, and engineering standards governing electrical and water transmission and distribution systems and related infrastructure.
6. Knowledge of engineering design, construction practices, project coordination, and contract administration.
7. Familiarity with CAD and GIS applications preferred.

Skills

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal and listening skills, with the ability to build productive professional relationships and promote a team atmosphere.
3. Strong project management and coordination skills.
4. Sound engineering judgment, analytical, and reasoning skills.
5. Strong problem identification, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
6. Ability to communicate technical information effectively to employees, contractors, consultants, customers, and other stakeholders.
7. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word at an intermediate level and Excel at an advanced level.

Abilities

1. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and serve as a project or technical lead when assigned.
2. Ability to independently perform engineering assignments and exercise sound engineering judgment within established policies, standards, and procedures.
3. Ability to drive results and ensure work is completed properly, safely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
4. Ability to effectively prioritize work, manage multiple projects and assignments, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities to meet department and organizational objectives.
5. Ability to develop, read, review, and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, technical reports, and manuals.
6. Ability to plan and coordinate engineering activities involving multiple departments, contractors, consultants, and customers.
7. Ability to identify engineering and construction issues and develop practical solutions.
8. Ability to distinguish colors.

Other Position Requirements

1. Must be able to attend work on a regular basis and work extended hours as needed.
2. Must maintain a method of communication in order to be contacted by MPW outside normal work hours.
3. Must maintain required professional licenses or certifications, if applicable to the position.

Work Environment

1. Work is performed primarily in an office environment with periodic work at construction sites, utility facilities, industrial facilities, and other field locations.
2. Fieldwork may be performed in varying weather and site conditions.
3. Must comply with all safety requirements and site rules at all locations.