Engineer Assistant II (Dallas Water Utilities - Floodway)

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The Engineer Assistant II applies intermediate-to advanced level engineering principles and practices in planning, designing, preparing and testing various construction, traffic and transportation operations, and maintenance projects to develop or maintain the public infrastructure of the City of Dallas with the intent to actively pursue engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams. Essential Functions 1 Inspects and monitors construction or maintenance projects to ensure compliance with design specifications and contractual agreements. Coordination, technical support and management for construction-related activities including street and alley construction; street resurfacing; water/wastewater utility lines; storm drainage systems, erosion control improvements, traffic and transportation operations. 2 Provides assistance and guidance to inspectors and supervisors to facilitate their job duties. Provide construction management tools to the supervisors and inspectors to help the City manage projects more quickly and effectively. Develops project improvement techniques using feedback from supervisors. 3 Analyzes engineering project problems in assigned inspection areas for the City of Dallas Capital Projects. Recommends solutions and monitors implementation to ensure projects conform to departmental requirements and city, state and federal regulations. Under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer, modifies and develops engineering plans and finds engineering solutions for problems in paving, drainage, water, wastewater, erosion control, traffic/transportation operations or other improvements. 4 Revises work performed by contractor, quantity verification and bid items quantity calculations of assigned City of Dallas capital projects. Performs preliminary and final inspections and recommends acceptance of developments. Responsible for assuring that the monthly construction invoices of the assigned projects are accurate, well documented and processed in a timely manner to meet City, State and Federal requirements as applicable based on the Contract documents for each project and environmental and safety requirements. 5 .Oversees all aspects of the building process, working closely with supervisors and project managers to develop plans, manage documentation, establish timetables, change orders and resolve issues during construction. Uses improved techniques for reporting requirements including, but not limited to schedules, cost, earned value, and analytics. 6 Monitors and reviews project controls data (schedule and cost) for capital projects. Produces and maintains project records as required for compliance. Monitor, coordinate and review plans and specifications for construction work in the Right-of-Way. Works with department project managers and program managers to evaluate schedule status and provide recommendations to address schedule deficiencies or expedite schedules. communicate well with citizens, consultants, contractors and other city departments. 7 Develops and Track Constructability review checklist for projects under design. 8 Prepares and develops customized reports for program managers/project managers. Prepares detailed data of construction progress and inspection. Prepares various reports on daily, weekly & monthly operations and activities. Prepares various inspection reports as required. Maintains files and reports regarding inspection and plans check activities and findings. 9 Under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer, applies engineering principles, methods and techniques including the use of computer aided design software to modify and develop engineering plans specifications and estimates packages and finds engineering solutions for problems in paving, drainage, water, wastewater, erosion control, traffic/Transportation Operations, communications, landfills, transfer stations, plant improvements, and other projects. 10 Assists, supports, and participates in developing scopes of work, tasks, milestones, and project budgets to forecast construction schedules and establish project objectives or process operation, optimization, and enhancements; prepares design agenda packages for council resolution. 11 Communicates, engages, and interacts with other departments, citizens, consultants, contractors, and other government agencies to coordinate activities and provide information about projects. 12 Reviews, evaluates, and provides feedback on design plans from consultants; negotiates design contracts, develops a cost estimates, and assists with projects from initi

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