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.

Supervision Exercised

Supervised by the Director of Lands. Supervises technical staff and consultants, if any, assigned to the office.

Major 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. Design and manage transportation projects that include horizontal and vertical road alignments, drainage systems, storm water management, traffic studies, utility studies &  relocations, development of maintenance of traffic plans, and preparation of contract documents such as; RFP, Scopes of Work, bid tabulations.
3. Reviews drainage design engineers calculations and plans preparations
4. Performs QA/QC reviews on the project
5. Serves as crucial component for the Lands Department and all Pueblo of Sandia entities and enterprises regarding engineering projects.
6. In coordination with Procurement, Prepare 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.

1. Coordinates provision of infrastructure and transportation access to the sites.
2. 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.
3. Reviews all related quality assurance, quality control, and safety issues with Pueblo staff, consultants and/or contractors, for all projects.
4. Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.

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 StormCAD, FlowMaster, CulvertMaster, 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.

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Experience

Required:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field from an accredited college or university
2. The following license is required prior to employment start date:
   • Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
3. Seven (7) years of experience in the field of transportation and or drainage.
4. Four (4) years project manager experience, including large scale construction projects.
5. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.

Licensing Status

1. Must successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
2. Will require a post-offer, pre-employment and random drug screening.

Working Conditions

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.