City Engineer

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: The City Engineer directs the employees and operations of the Citys Engineering Department in the design, construction, and records management of the Citys infrastructure and capital improvement projects. This is a management and professional engineer job directing major engineering activities for the City. The job is responsible to plan, coordinate and oversee consultants, contractors and staff on engineering design and construction projects, development review of subdivisions and new construction, including project approval, surveying, drafting/mapping, inspection, and contract compliance. The role includes administrative responsibilities such as employee supervision, budget development and administration, project reporting, and public presentations. The City Engineer is also the designated Floodplain for the City of Pocatello. Additionally, this role will coordinate and design the City storm water system and network. The City Engineer will participate in Bannock Transportation Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee. This position will also coordinate and design the Citys transportation network including streets, sidewalks, pathways, and multimodal accessibility; and access management standards. The position requires licensure as a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Idaho, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to interpret and convey complex technical information. The City Engineer must maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, staff, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the general public. Serves as technical advisor to the City Mayor, Council, Public Works Director and city-wide division or department heads with respect to all projects requiring engineering insight or oversight in compliance with local or state codes; provides engineering design, review and construction management assistance as required to design, review, bid, and build city funded infrastructure or capital improvement projects. The role involves both office and field work, including exposure to construction zones, weather conditions, and traffic.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs Engineering staff in the planning, design, and implementation of infrastructure projects and capital improvements, both in-house and through outside consultants.
• Oversees compliance with local, state, and federal engineering regulations.
• Serves as the Citys designated Floodplain Administrator per federal and municipal requirements.
• Evaluates subdivision and site development proposals to ensure engineering and code compliance. This includes coordinating with Public Works staff for the review and approval of traffic impact studies submitted to the City.
• Coordinates projects involving multiple funding sources (e.g., federal aid, state grants), ensuring adherence to agency requirements and procurement regulations.
• Determines whether projects are managed in-house or outsourced; prepares and evaluates bid documents, awards contracts, and ensures construction meets all design, safety, and code requirements.
• Selects and supervises consulting engineers and monitors their compliance with contractual obligations.
• Oversees land and easement acquisition, including legal and permitting requirements.
• Obtains necessary project permits from federal, state, and local authorities.
• Reviews and approves engineering plans, plats, and construction documents for compliance with applicable statutes and standards.
• Reviews annexation and development agreements to ensure that the terms thereof are consistent with appropriate engineering standards and with the related improvement drawings; reviews an approves site plans for public developments and improvements; verifies with Public Works staff, the citys ability to service potential new property with regards to water, sewer, sanitation, and street requirements.
• Leads hiring, training, supervision, evaluation, and discipline of department employees.
• Prepares and manages departmental and project-specific budgets, including federal aid and special project funds.
• Coordinates Geographic Information System (GIS) integration with Engineering operations.
• Responds to inquiries and provide information to the public on floodplain management and elevations, boundary locations and descriptions, and maps.
• Issues floodplain elevation certificates and enforces floodplain development regulations per FEMA and NFIP guidelines.
• Prepares reports and presentations for the Mayor, City Council, and other stakeholders.
• Maintains detailed project records, databases, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinates long-range infrastructure and capital planning with other departments and agencies.
• Performs related duties as assigned in accordance with City policies and safety practices.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering required;
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license in t