Senior Engineer job in Kelso

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for engineering and planning work necessary to plan and complete assigned municipal projects.
• Consistently completes projects within scope, schedule and budget constraints and in compliance and coordination with various Federal, State, and local agencies.
• Responsible for the planning, research and presentation of major reports under general direction.
• Determine the appropriate project design and methodology for all assigned projects.
• Perform complex engineering research in support of recommendations and project review.
• Responsible for collecting and analyzing a variety of engineering data.
• Prepare maps, statistical information, plans, specifications and cost estimates, including identifying and applying for funding sources pertaining to assigned projects.
• Act as Lead for interdisciplinary teams managing the most complex projects.
• Responsible for consultant selection and management; including contract negotiation, progress monitoring and project delivery.
• Punctual, regular, and reliable attendance is essential for successful job performance.

Stormwater Management Emphasis:

• Responsible for the compliance with NPDES Permit
• Act as the primary liaison between the City and the Washington Department of Ecology
• Represents the City at regional stormwater manager meetings
• Develops engineering standards and policies to support the City’s stormwater management program
• Reviews development applications for conformance with City stormwater requirements 
• Identifies and defines stormwater projects for the capital improvement program

Geographical Information Systems Emphasis:

• Identifies, designs and implements Geographic Information System (GIS) databases required for meeting City utility and capital project program needs
• Develops and maintains standards for the collection, storage and presentation of City asset information.

For a complete job description, go to the City of Kelso website:  www.kelso.gov