Job Description:

DESIGNER I – PT WASTEWATER & STORM
SUMMARY
Working under the direction of
the City Utilities Engineering Management, the incumbent provides analysis, planning, design, and construction engineering services per the policies and standards of City Utilities Engineering. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City and Utility's safety rules and operating regulations, policies

and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, professionalism, and the following. Other duties may be assigned.

OPERATIONS

• Performs set-up of the project, including set up of project filing systems and obtaining necessary project information to enter into the Project Management Information System (PMIS);
• Collects and/or assembles the project’s existing and historical information, field information, and design data, verify as necessary, and submit to the appropriate project manager or Engineering manager for review and approval;  
• Analyzes, prepares reports, and recommends improvements in the operation and condition of City Utility systems for localized or less complex issues and forwards them to management for review and approval.
• Directs or performs construction plan drafting by AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other design software;
• Drafts and seeks approval for improvement resolutions;
• Assists with and/or performs planning, design, and construction engineering services and/or project management for CU Engineering projects under the direct supervision and review of a project manager and CU Engineering management;
• Utilizes the Project Management Information System (PMIS) for project schedules, budgets, weekly and/or monthly status reports, general document management, construction engineering reviews and approvals, project tracking, and other project management and administration activities.

Information/Communication

• Implements easement acquisition plans and oversees process including request and/or development and review of plats, coordinating with Capital Project Services to secure easements, attends public hearings; compiles information requested by Capital Project Services and monitors progress until easements obtained and recorded;
• Obtains and/or oversees permits including assembling required information; assists with the drafting of permit application and gets approval from management; prepares and processes permit checks; submits permit application to the appropriate agency and monitors progress until secured;
• Directs pre-bid activities by assembling documents, providing project constructability, and submitting for approval. Upon approval process and check bid advertisement. Finally, organize and direct the pre-bid meeting;
• Coordinates with other City Utilities and City staff to resolve project issues and concerns;
• Archives project drawings and files.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Perform other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The incumbent is responsible to manage their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance expectations provided to them by management. If at any time the incumbent is unsure of their role or specific responsibilities, it is the incumbent’s responsibility to refer to their job description and ask for clarification from their supervisor. Management will work with the incumbent, as needed, to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated and performance goals are achieved.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or completion of an equivalent Engineering course of study. Degree must be obtained from ABET-accredited engineering program with proven ability to meet State of Indiana standards for Engineer Intern (EI) upon passing of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam;
• Six (6) months of practical experience with word processing and spreadsheet software.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

• Functions effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team;
• Utilizes computer-based drafting and hydraulic modeling programs;
• Working knowledge and general comprehension of hydraulics, hydrology, problem-solving, design, and project management;
• Performs job duties as directed and necessary to fully utilize certifications, licenses, training, etc. that have been obtained per job description requirements and/or City Utilities Engineering Skill-Based Compensation Policy.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as surveys, design data, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and summaries. Ability to speak effectively one-on-one or before small groups of co-workers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of different and unrelated variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to independently plan and keep supervisor advised of potentially complex or controversial situations. Ability to carry out assignments based on provided priorities and deadlines with limited supervision. Support from supervisors will be available in unusual situations that do not have clear precedents.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Indiana Driver’s License.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving vehicles, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DESIGNER II – PT WASTEWATER & STORM

SUMMARY

Working under the direction of the City Utilities Engineering Management, the incumbent provides analysis, planning, design, and construction engineering services per the policies and standards of City Utilities Engineering. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City and Utility's safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, professionalism, and the following. Other duties may be assigned.

OPERATIONS

• Performs set-up of the project, including set up of project filing systems and obtaining necessary project information to enter into the Project Management Information System (PMIS);
• Collects and/or assembles the project’s existing and historical information, field information, and design data, verify as necessary, and submit to the appropriate project manager or Engineering manager for review and approval;  
• Analyzes, prepares reports, and recommends improvements in the operation and condition of City Utility systems for localized or less complex issues and forwards them to management for review and approval.
• Directs or performs construction plan drafting by AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other design software;
• Drafts and seeks approval for improvement resolutions;
• Assists with and/or performs planning, design, and construction engineering services and/or project management for CU Engineering projects under the direct supervision and review of a project manager and CU Engineering management;
• Utilizes the Project Management Information System (PMIS) for project schedules, budgets, weekly and/or monthly status reports, general document management, construction engineering reviews and approvals, project tracking, and other project management and administration activities.

Information/Communication

• Implements easement acquisition plans and oversees process including request and/or development and review of plats, coordinating with Capital Project Services to secure easements, attends public hearings; compiles information requested by Capital Project Services and monitors progress until easements obtained and recorded;
• Obtains and/or oversees permits including assembling required information; assists with the drafting of permit application and gets approval from management; prepares and processes permit checks; submits permit application to the appropriate agency and monitors progress until secured;
• Directs pre-bid activities by assembling documents, providing project constructability, and submitting for approval. Upon approval process and check bid advertisement. Finally, organize and direct the pre-bid meeting;
• Coordinates with other City Utilities and City staff to resolve project issues and concerns;
• Archives project drawings and files.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Perform other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The incumbent is responsible to manage their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance expectations provided to them by management. If at any time the incumbent is unsure of their role or specific responsibilities, it is the incumbent’s responsibility to refer to their job description and ask for clarification from their supervisor. Management will work with the incumbent, as needed, to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated and performance goals are achieved.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but has the responsibility for training and assisting in giving workload assignments and oversight to Designer I’s and interns in the program.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or completion of an equivalent Engineering course of study. Degree must be obtained from ABET-accredited engineering program with proven ability to meet State of Indiana standards for Engineer Intern (EI) upon passing of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam;
• Six (6) months of practical experience with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Successful completion of the training program as Designer I and minimum one (1) year satisfactorily evaluated post-training experience in that position or a minimum of two years of relevant engineering design experience is desired.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

• Functions effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team;
• Utilizes computer-based drafting and hydraulic modeling programs;
• Working knowledge and general comprehension of hydraulics, hydrology, problem-solving, design, and project management;
• Performs job duties as directed and necessary to fully utilize certifications, licenses, training, etc. that have been obtained per job description requirements and/or City Utilities Engineering Skill-Based Compensation Policy.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as surveys, design data, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and summaries. Ability to speak effectively one-on-one or before small groups of co-workers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of different and unrelated variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to independently plan and keep supervisor advised of potentially complex or controversial situations. Ability to carry out assignments based on provided priorities and deadlines with limited supervision. Support from supervisors will be available in unusual situations that do not have clear precedents.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Indiana Driver’s License.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving vehicles, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in
the work environment is usually moderate.