Design Engineer (Civil Engineer in Training)
Location: Main Office
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Classification: Full-time
Safety Sensitive: No

Summary of Responsibilities

Under general supervision from Deputy Chief- Reservoir Maintenance and Infrastructure, performs a variety of engineering functions to support planning, design, construction and maintenance of MWCD reservoirs as described in the Amendment to the Official Plan relating to shoreline stabilization, dredging, sediment control, and other related programs and functions.  Performs civil engineering functions to support operation of MWCD water and wastewater utilities or other facilities as needed.  Performs project tasks for both externally and internally designed projects.

Primary Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Planning and design, including preparation of plans and specifications associated with implementation of reservoir maintenance projects as described in the Amendment to the Official Plan. 
• Assists Program Manager in working with engineering consultants and other professional services firms including scoping, contract management, project scheduling, cost estimating and design review. 
• Assists Deputy Chief in working with MWCD (or contracted for) dredging staff.                               
• Assists in preparing and reviewing plans, specifications, contract documents, reports, quantity/cost estimates, field investigations, permit applications, environmental studies and all tasks necessary to prepare projects for construction. 
• May assist in coordinating, approving, and implementing projects with other federal, state and local agencies. 
• Performs civil engineering functions to support operation of MWCD water and wastewater utilities, or other facilities as needed.

Attends and participates in meetings, seminars, training sessions, and conferences to improve technical knowledge; reviews literature on pertinent technical matters; assists program manager in meetings with government agency personnel, land owners, utilities and other divisions to coordinate and inform about projects.

Minimum and Desired Education, Experience, Skills, Licenses, and Certifications

Civil engineering degree from recognized school or college which has been accredited by accreditation board for engineering and technology. Able to use typical Microsoft office applications; familiar with and able to use AutoCAD is preferred. Employee must have knowledge of applicable civil engineering practices; field investigation techniques and methods; and MWCD, state and federal engineering laws, rules and guidelines. Must be able to manage and guide the preparation of construction drawings and/or contract documents with appropriate staff or professional service vendors. Must be able to observe construction progress as needed and assist in resolving construction issues. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in books, journals and manuals; review, prepare and edit specifications, construction plans, and related engineering documents and prepare technical reports. Driver’s license valid in the state of Ohio. Must be insurable by MWCD fleet insurance.

Training and Development Required to Remain in the Classification after Employment

Must have successfully passed Fundamentals of Engineering examination issued by the Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (FE certificate) OR have the ability to successfully pass the same within twelve (12) months of employment/appointment to position. Employees hired as Design Engineer without having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering examination will have their probationary period extended until the FE certificate is obtained, but no longer than one (1) year from their date of hire, at which time their employment will be terminated if the FE Certificate has not been obtained.

Continued progression towards obtaining certificate of registration as professional engineer as prescribed by law is expected.

Other Requirements, Expectations, or Unusual Conditions

Overtime work and/or flexible scheduling is required as needed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and to talk and hear.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance.  The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.