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Missoula County PW Project Engineer in Missoula, Montana

PW Project EngineerSalary$29.00 - $32.81 HourlyLocation Missoula, MTJob TypeRegular Full-time, 40 hours/weekJob Number2023-00161DepartmentPublic Works - RoadsOpening Date07/19/2023Bargaining UnitMFPE-Federation of MIssoula County EmployeesWork SiteMissoula County Public WorksScheduling/Hours of WorkRegular Full TimeDefinitionTO APPLY:•Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is submitted.•Please include with your application the following attachments: College transcripts (unofficial copies accepted), documentation of licensure as a Professional Engineer or Engineering Intern. •Incomplete applications may be disqualified.•Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.Provides technical expertise and performs engineering duties for the Public Works Department related to bridges, culverts, levees, storm water discharge and management, subdivision review, construction plan review, permit review and approval, and other general civil engineering work.Representative Examples of WorkPerforms field inspections of county-maintained bridges and culverts in conformance with federal inspection standards. Identifies deficiencies; makes recommendations on maintenance, rehabilitation, replacement, or closure. Maintains records and files of inspections, maintenance, and repairs for all county-maintained structures. Provides bridge related information to other departments, agencies, and the public when requested. Assists with the design of plans for bridge repair and with on-site pre-design work for bridge construction. Prepares cost estimates for repairs or construction. Provides oversight and technical direction for maintenance, repair, and construction work. Accepts or rejects field changes during construction. Inspects completed bridge repair and construction for compliance with plans and specifications. Performs inspections on county-maintained levees and makes recommendations on maintenance needs. Completes any necessary reporting for the levees. Coordinates with Public Works team, County Flood Plain Administrator, and the Army Corps of Engineers regarding maintenance and reporting on the levees. Provides assistance to the Army Corps while conducting levee inspection. Acts as a lead person while coordinating with other county departments to implement a federally mandated Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. Performs storm water inspections on county facilities, outfalls, and construction sites to prevent the pollution of waterways. Responsible for annual reporting to the Department of Environmental Quality on behalf of the County and responds to audits as required. Reviews and approves approach and land use permits. Reviews site plans, grading plans, and storm water reports for new development. Inspects active construction sites and completed projects for final approval and compliance with approved plans and the County Public Works manual. Prepares environmentally sensitive permit applications for the Public Works Department for approval from other State and Federal agencies. Attends meetings for Public Works engineering concerns as needed. Assists with subdivision review for engineering concerns. Performs other general civil engineering work as required or directed.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s Degree is required. Degree best suited to this position is civil engineering. Requires three years of experience in civil engineering or in the civil construction trades. Experience with construction plan development, construction oversight, and inspection desired. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a valid Montana Driver’s license. Requires licensure as a Professional Engineer or Engineering Intern. Requires FHWA Bridge Inspector Certification and Level II SWPPP Administrator Certification or ability to obtain these certifications within one year of hire. Physical/Environmental DemandsApproximately 50% of the work time involves sitting, working at a computer terminal. Work requires attendance at meetings or conferences and may require travel out of town. Approximately 50% of the work time involves trips into the field. Field work requires standing, walking on uneven surfaces; climbing under bridges, up ladders and down into manholes or other confined spaces; may require work lying on your back; frequent bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling; and regular lifting and carrying in the medium range (up to 50#) and occasional lifting of greater than 50 lbs. Work requires use of hand tools (hammers, shovels, pick axes) requiring considerable physical exertion. Requires periods of work in extreme weather conditions and under bridges, near fast moving water, on slick rocks. AgencyMissoula CountyAddress200 W BroadwayMissoula, Montana, 59802Phone406-258-4874Websitehttp://www.missoulacounty.us

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