CIVIL ENGINEER

Position Summary

Serves as the Pueblo of Sandia's Civil Engineer on various proposed and/or approved infrastructure development within the boundaries of the Pueblo of Sandia. Oversees and protects the Pueblo’s interests in planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, upgrading, and rehabilitation of road and drainage infrastructure. Oversees engineering and construction of approved projects.

Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.  

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Works with other Pueblo of Sandia entities and enterprises to determine road and drainage infrastructure needs and provides solutions that will be in the best interest of the Pueblo.
2. Designs and manages transportation projects that include horizontal and vertical road alignments, drainage systems, storm water management, traffic studies, utility studies and relocations, development of maintenance of traffic plans, and preparation of contract documents such as; RFP, Scopes of Work, and bid tabulations.
3. Reviews drainage design engineer’s calculations and plans preparations.
4. Performs QA/QC reviews on the project.
5. Serves as a crucial component for the Lands Department and all Pueblo of Sandia entities and enterprises regarding engineering projects.
6. In coordination with Procurement, prepares construction packages (including all deliverables) for the engineering, procurement, and construction of road and drainage projects.
7. Works directly with the project architectural/engineering firm(s), the construction management firm(s), general contractors, and the development team as engineering project manager.
8. In coordination with the Public Works Department, provides recommendations for maintenance, upgrading, rehabilitation, and asset management related services as needed.
9. Oversees, develops and reports to the Director on, the detailed task descriptions of Pueblo staff and/or consultants.
10. Provides forecasts on technical, manpower, cost and schedule requirements needed for each project.
11. Reviews, analyzes and reports to the Director on, project performance, plans, designs, drawings, costs, schedules, change orders, and construction related activities as required.
12. Recommends to the Director new or revised strategies, goals and objectives for the project.
13. Coordinates provision of infrastructure and transportation access to the sites.
14. Coordinates weekly development meetings/presentations on the status of construction, budgets, and other topics, and assists in preparation and delivery of Tribal Council presentations as needed.
15. Reviews all related quality assurance, quality control, and safety issues with Pueblo staff, consultants and/or contractors, for all projects.
16. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia. 

 Additional Responsibilities

1. Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.
2. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in building a cohesive working relationship with co-workers and internal/external contact.

 Key Performance Indicators

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) identified as a measurement of success.  KPI’s will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI’s as part of the performance review process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of general project office, accounting, engineering and design, construction methods, and post-construction activities.
2. Is thoroughly familiar with NMDOT/FHWA guidelines and standards or other applicable specifications.
3. Is thoroughly familiar with AASHTO and/or other related codes.
4. Knowledge or familiarity with construction terminology, practices and processes, including design/build; Indian preference policies in hiring and contracting; Tribal laws and regulations.
5. Requires capabilities in Civil 3D plus Storm CAD, Flow Master, Culvert Master, HEC RAS &/or related application(s).
6. Ability to plan, develop and review project budgets and project cost elements.
7. Ability to compose technical reports, memorandums, and other written communication.
8. Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.
9. Ability to communicate, understand, and carry out written or oral instructions.
10. Ability to deal effectively with diverse Tribal Leadership, Tribal Council, contractors, consultants, staff, and the general public.
11. Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere with frequent interruptions.
12. Ability to exercise tact, courtesy and initiative in handling routine and unusual problems.
13. Familiar with a variety of the construction field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
14. Ability to rely upon extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and to perform a variety of tasks.
15. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
16. Ability to work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

   Education and Experience 

Required:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field from an accredited college or university
2. Seven (7) years of experience in the field of transportation and or drainage.
3. Four (4) years project manager experience, including large scale construction projects.

Note:  Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy education and/or work experience. 

License/Certifications/Registrations

• following license is required prior to employment start date:

1. Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
2. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico driver’s license.
3. Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
4. Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position

Physical Requirement

Description

Balancing

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Climbing

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

Crawling

Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Crouching

Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Feeling

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Finger Dexterity

Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Hearing

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Kneeling

Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Lifting

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

Pulling

Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Pushing

Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Reaching

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Seeing

The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.

Walking

Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations.

Sitting

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Standing

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Talking

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

List Working Conditions Required:

1. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, with a significant amount of time spent outdoors on project sites.
2. Work hours subject to change with overtime work often required.
3. Must be a self-starter and must be able to work long hours under stressful conditions.
4. Subject to hazards which may cause personal bodily harm; smoke, common colds, influenza, dust odors and elevated noise levels.
5. Tasks may be performed on earthen, uneven, inclined, hard and soft carpeted floors, cement structures and other surfaces.
6. Duties may involve walking, standing for long periods of time, sitting and crouching.
7. Specific required movements include the following:
   • Trunk-bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, and carry.
   • Arms-reach, push, pull, carry, lift, twist, rotate.
   • Legs-lift, push, pull, twist, rotate.
   • Hands-grasp, manipulate, bilateral coordination, eye and hand coordination, overall and finger dexterity.