GENERAL PURPOSE
Under direction, performs a
variety of routine to moderately difficult
professional-level civil engineering work in the
research, design and construction of public works and
water and wastewater capital improvement and
construction projects; and performs related duties as
assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Associate Engineer is the
journey-level, non-registered engineering class in this
series. Under direction, incumbents are responsible for
performing a variety of civil and hydraulic engineering
activities which involve selecting and applying routine
to difficult engineering techniques in the design of
public works, water and wastewater systems and
facilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are
intended only as illustrations of the various types of
work that may be performed. The omission of specific
statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related or a logical
assignment to this class.
Reviews and prepares routine to difficult
engineering plans, specifications and legal
contracts; prepares and evaluates project
engineering studies
Coordinates engineering projects between
contractors and the City. Writes specifications,
prepares plans and work orders, and calculates cost
estimates for various engineering projects
Administers and enforces City codes and standards
on engineering projects. Performs plan checks to
ensure contractor compliance with City
specifications
Provides engineering support for construction
work in progress, including field investigations, to
ensure compliance with approved plans,
specifications and standards. Coordinates
engineering design projects with other departments
and agencies
Performs complex engineering calculations
Supervises and performs field survey work.
Assigns routine research, design and drafting tasks
to technical support staff; reviews submittal/ shop
drawings; assists in the solution of difficult
drafting and design problems
Checks and analyzes environmental impact reports
Prepares assigned special engineering studies,
cost estimates, correspondence, records, files and
reports
Analyzes materials and design data submitted to
the City
Administers contracts for construction projects
Develops revised design and construction
standards for public works, water and wastewater
structures facilities, and appurtenances
May act as project engineer for small expansion
and/or refurbishment projects designed in-house and
by consulting engineers; generates preliminary
design reports; drafts specifications; establishes
progress schedules and serves as liaison between the
City, contractors, consultants and other agencies;
monitors design projects progress
Communicates effectively, orally and in writing
Establishes and maintains effective working
relationships with those encountered in the course
of the work
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in civil
engineering; and three years of responsible experience
in the design and management of public works and
utilities projects; or an equivalent combination of
training and experience; valid Arizona driver’s license.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
E.I.T. certificate issued by the
State of Arizona; extensive knowledge of the theory,
principles and practices of civil engineering design and
construction; principles of physics and mathematics
applicable to civil engineering; principles and
techniques of project management; principles, modern
techniques and equipment used in design, construction
and maintenance of various public works and public
utility projects; strength, properties and uses of
construction materials; legal guidelines for public
works engineering; public relations; micro-computer
applications pertaining to the work, including word
processing, spreadsheet analysis, computer-aided
drafting and design and hydraulic modeling.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands
described here are representative of those that must be
met by employees to successfully perform the essential
functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of
this class, employees are regularly required to stand
and sit; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone;
use hands to finger, handle, feel objects or controls;
and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability
to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of
this class, employees are regularly required to use
written and oral communication skills; read and
interpret data, information and documents; analyze and
solve difficult problems; use math/mathematical skills;
perform detailed work under changing, intensive
deadlines, on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with
interruptions; and interact with officials, outside
engineers, contractors and the public.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this class. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee usually works under
typical office conditions where the noise level in the
work environment is moderately quiet. Employees may
occasionally be required to work outside, exposed to
climatic conditions, where the noise level may be loud.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Revised: 12/05
