Civil Engineer 3

City of Chattanooga • Chattanooga, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Chattanooga Team Chattanooga , a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College Our Organization 2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including: Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments. Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management. Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library. Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives. Innovation: Leading-edge smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead. Why Choose Chattanooga? The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing: Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff. Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible. Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. . Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization. The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground: Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it. As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away. Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast. Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River. Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges. In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets. Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.) and eight (8) years of experience; or any combination of equivalent experience and education. Education may include other applicable engineering fields such as Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Professional Engineering required
• Professional Engineer License must be issued in the State of Tennessee
• Valid Driver's License
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; engineering design standards; customer service principles; civil engineering design principles; construction principles and practices; materials, tools, and methods involved in the design and construction or repair of roads, highways, and structures; and, land surveying guidelines.
• Knowledge of additional standards and design guidelines such as American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Green Book - A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Skill in using a computer and related software applications, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcView, GIS, Civil Storm/Sanitary or HEC-RAS, Synchro and HCS; reading and comprehending a variety of technical plans, drawings, and models; using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; preparing technical documents, preparing and reviewing engineering designs in compliance with applicable standards, interpreting and comprehending applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

• Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation Certifications Preferred: Level I and Level II Erosion & Sediment Control
• Tennessee Department of Transportation Certifications Preferred: Hot Mix Asphalt Roadway Concrete Certified Field Technician Concrete Plant Quality Control Technician Soils & Aggregate Certified Testing Technician
• Tennessee Academy for Transportation Engineering Certificate (TATE)

Responsibilities

• Designs complex atypical civil engineering projects for public works, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, laws and regulations, standards, policies and procedures. Public works projects include, but are not limited to, geotechnical and structural design, design and analysis of retaining walls and structures, drainage design, box culverts, box bridges, signalization, and lighting; and any associated document preparation.
• Supervise, mentor, tutor, train, and direct junior engineers and technicians staff in current design methods, procedures and daily assignments. Activities include, but are not limited to, in-house technical seminars, one-on-one training sessions, technical design assistance, and continual monitoring of procedures and processes to optimize individuals’ performance and technical output quality.
• Assists with legal proceedings in which Expert Testimony or Technical Representation or Assistance is required by the Office of the City Engineer. These tasks include legal case preparations, courtroom representation as the City of Chattanooga’s Representative, Expert Testimony, and any other necessities associated with legal proceedings.
• Responsible for reading current technical literature, maintaining professional affiliations, and attending workshops and technical training sessions, when appropriate.
• Assists in the procurement and oversight of professional consulting and/or contracting services, which includes: assembling bid documents, preparing specifications, opening bids, evaluating responses to bids, participating in pre-bid meetings, and performing other related activities.
• Communicates with management staff, other employees, developers, engineers, contractors, and external organizations to coordinate activities.
• Implements construction and contract management of City Capital Projects with responsibility for oversight of schedule and project budgets for applicable specifications, regulations and laws related to transportation infrastructure.
• Directly coordinates with TDOT Local Programs, TDOT Region 2, and utility contractors on Federal/State Funded projects.
• Represents the department and/or the City at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events or groups in order to receive and convey information pertaining to City policy, projects or programs.
• Maintains a variety of engineering records and documentation.
• Uses, carries and answers their cell phone for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the department head.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees.
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level