Engineer II

Job Summary

***We are currently accepting applications for both Engineer II and Engineer I. Please note that this is a single opening and we will hire one successful candidate at the level and classification they applied for.***

Engineers in this Department are responsible for planning, design, bid document preparation, and construction administration for capital improvement projects, including improvements to existing streets, sidewalks, utilities, drainage, traffic signals, signage, and streetlights. Duties include both field and office work and require the independent application and knowledge of engineering principles and practices.

Essential Job Functions / Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Visit project sites to assess the nature and scope of projects in the planning and design phase.
• Inspect contractor progress, conformance to design plans and quality of work during construction.
• Prepare for site visits and field inspection reports.
• Perform complex engineering computations.
• Complete drafting design plans and write project specifications.
• Coordinate and communicate with outside agencies, utility companies, business owners, and the public in the course of planning and administering projects.
• Assist City Surveyor in topographic and construction surveys.

The above examples are representative of assignments performed by this class and are not intended to be all inclusive.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Candidates hired must satisfactorily demonstrate these factors during a prescribed probationary period for continued employment:

• Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of engineering and surveying involved in the engineering specialization.
• Knowledge of modern engineering methods and techniques as applied to the design and construction of public works, utility, or traffic projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with engineering staff, contractors, public and private officials, and the general public.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to assigned projects.
• Ability to make engineering computations and to assist with preparation of engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions and to interpret and implement engineering plans and specifications.
• Consistent data management skills. Ability to maintain survey data, as-built data, proper drawing layer management, and other project data.

Minimum Qualifications

Persons applying for this position should have the following experience and/or training:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college and has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam through the State of Alaska.
• Three (3) years of professional work experience with the planning, design, and construction of urban transportation projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D 2023 or later version.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the City’s Design \& Construction Standards, Alaska DOT\&PF Pre-construction Manual, Flexible Pavement Design Manual, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, AASHTO Geometric Design Standards, Americans with Disabilities Act Standards, and local Utility Design Standards.
• Ability to manage small, less complex projects (e.g. sidewalk replacement, road resurfacing, and drainage improvement projects) with minimal oversight and within established schedules and budgets.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment, but while performing field work experiences can vary with outside weather conditions including temperature extremes. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas, which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The City of Fairbanks offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: Health care, Health Reimbursement Arrangement Plan (HRA), Flexible Spending Account, Dental care, Life Insurance, Long and short - term disability insurance options, pension, holidays, vacation, and deferred compensation plans.

Benefit packages are unique to each of our Union Contracts.