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The Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer applies professional civil engineering knowledge & skills to a variety of engineering projects.  Analyzes & interprets complex engineering, construction & planning documents in compliance with Mickle Wagner Coleman, Inc. (MWC) requirements, including review of engineering plans & technical reports for development of projects, plats, development plans, & utility plans.

The Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer may coordinate internal or external projects with developers, contractors, other municipalities or districts, & MWC staff.  At the senior level, Engineer will be responsible for more complex duties & projects & may train/oversee the work of Civil Engineers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs advanced engineering review & evaluation of major, complex project proposals including submittals & engineering reports for development including water, stormwater drainage, roadways, geotechnical, & traffic reports. 
• Evaluates proposals for site planning, plats, subdivision plans, trail plans, grading plans, water & sanitary sewer plans, water project calculations, roadway plans, & other land use applications.
• Interprets, applies, & enforces the provisions of MWC’s engineering design standards & adheres to applicable federal, state & local codes.
• Reviews engineering calculations & design.  Provides technical & professional engineering support services relative to assigned area of responsibility; provides assistance to construction observers in the interpretation of plans & resolution of problems during construction as required, including site visits.

Responds to questions from residents, contractors, or developers either in person or over the phone; provides technical support to other staff members, contractors, developers, & the public.

• Reviews construction cost estimates for MWC & development projects.
• Responsible for contract administration for consultants.
• Acts as a project manager on assigned MWC Capital Improvement Projects. Prepares, edits, & assembles contract documents, bid forms, & specifications for assigned projects.
• Analyzes operational data & reports to assure projects are completed on time & on budget.  Prepares cost & materials estimates.
• Works closely with MWC Engineering staff & management.
• Prepares reports, reviews comments, completes correspondence, and is capable of delivering comprehensive presentation of technical information to senior management.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Outdoor environment: May be exposed to inclement weather, cold, heat, wind.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and to hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with their hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, or kneel.  The employee must frequently drive a variety of motor vehicles.  The employee is required to be available and on call at various hours.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

• Knowledge of the principles & practices of civil engineering.
• Knowledge of personal computers, proficiency in MS Office Suite, & experience with CAD.
• Ability to effectively present information to public groups & other public & private agencies.
• Ability to perform civil engineering calculations; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, & draw valid conclusions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field from an ABET accredited institution.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience and/or training involving Civil engineering, design plan review, project management, land surveying, construction observation, and/or any other related field.
• A combination of education & experience may be considered.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) with the Arkansas State Board of Professional Engineers or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Valid Driver’s License & satisfactory driving record.