Principal Engineer - Design

This position requires emotional intelligence, work ethic, accountability, and initiative to effectively perform the duties.

A Principal Engineer may be required to work nights, overtime, weekends, and odd hours when situations require such duty. An individual in this position is also required to drive his or her own vehicle on City business for which an automobile allowance is provided. Ability to be accessible by cell phone and/or to report to the worksite outside of regular office hours, including, but not limited to, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
 
Education, Training and Experience:
 
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering; six years of recent professional civil engineering work experience in street design and construction and underground utility design, including two years of supervisory experience.  Experience must be broad enough to clearly indicate the required engineering knowledge and experience and background necessary to perform the type of work as listed under "Examples of Duties".
 
The City of West Allis reserves the right to utilize equivalencies where deemed appropriate with regard to education and experience requirements and may consider combinations of education and experience likely to lead to success with essential duties and responsibilities.

Ability to operate a CADD system in preparation of plans and maps.
 
Competent with the use of an office computer/software including, but not limited to, Windows and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook), mobile devices such as an iPad, etc.
 
Completion of the National Incident Management System's (NIMS) ICS-100, 200 and 700 training within 6 months of appointment.
 
Licenses and Certifications:
 
Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Wisconsin is required. If you possess a Professional Civil Engineer Registration from another state, a State of Wisconsin Registration is required within 3 months of appointment.
 
Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver's License and acceptable driving record per City Policy.
 
Knowledge and Skills:
 
Considerable knowledge of the application of civil engineering principles to the problems of roadways, storm and sanitary sewers, water systems, public buildings, and other public facilities; thorough knowledge of general and engineering computer applications; working knowledge of surveying methods; good knowledge of materials testing; knowledge of the principles of training and supervision; knowledge of the IES Lighting Handbook and some electrical codes.
 
Considerable skill in the application of engineering theory to complex field and office problems; considerable skill in interpreting and utilizing engineering plans, maps, specifications, and preparing field reports; working skill in supervising subordinate staff; considerable skill in preparing and checking complex designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications of engineering projects; working skill in supervising others; ability to engage in continuous, active field work under variable and sometimes disagreeable weather conditions; ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions; ability to exercise sound judgment and make sound decisions; ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment; ability to quickly adapt and learn specialized software systems and databases; knowledge of computer applications and mobile devices such as an iPad; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population of people with varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy, including, but not limited to, supervisors, coworkers and the public; demonstrated ability to promote innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
 
Physical Job Demands:
 
Possess the physical ability to perform the duties of the position including, but not limited to, occasional lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs.; frequent sitting, walking, and climbing; the ability to occasionally bend, kneel, climb, twist, stoop, crawl, squat, reach, push, pull, etc.; continuous arching of the neck; ability to continuously focus for long periods of time on projects; the ability to occasionally walk long distances and stand for long periods of time; occasional entering and exiting of a personal vehicle; and occasional driving in variable and unfavorable weather conditions.
 
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