Title: Engineer 3
Salary: $34.20 - $50.76 hourly
$2,736.23 - $4,060.92 biweekly
$5,928.50 - $8,798.67 monthly
$71,142.00 - $105,584.00 annually
Description:
Plans, coordinates, supervises, and performs activities involved in development of all plans,
specifications, construction, and cost estimates for comprehensive county-wide municipal
construction projects or installation and maintenance of equipment, facilities, or various control
systems. Employees in this classification may serve as specialist in a recognized branch of
engineering, and are responsible for handling, in a largely independent manner, all complexities
and facets of their assigned work, including providing answers to sensitive and controversial
issues involving media relations. May serve as Chief traffic engineer for Metropolitan Traffic and
Parking Commission. Performs related duties as required.
Job Description:
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
May supervise employees.
Assigns duties to employees.
Ensures employees perform work in a correct and efficient manner.
Evaluates employee performance and productivity.
Corrects employees as needed.
Trains employees.
May oversee administrative operations of more complex functions within Engineering Division.
Assists with developing short and long range goals.
Evaluates efficiency and cost effectiveness of goals.
Prepares, assists, and advises in preparation and review of Capital Improvement Budget and the division
budget.
Oversees and participates in selection and assignment of employees.
Interprets and enforces local, state, and federal regulations affecting municipal projects.
Prepares or oversees preparation of various reports.
Reviews all federal grant applications.
May oversee any grant monies received.
Represents department at various meetings as needed.
May serve as recognized specialist in a recognized branch of engineering.
Develops standards, criteria, policies, and overall long-range plans for specialized area of engineering.
Provides advice and problem-solving expertise on especially difficult and novel engineering problems in
area of specialty.
Provides information to Public Works Director or designee on sensitive or controversial issues which
may involve media coverage.
Performs complex engineering duties.
Recommends solutions to complex design problems or systems modifications.
Directs design and construction of municipal projects or various control systems.
Approves acquisition and easements of property for municipal projects.
Confers with contractors on project progress.
Oversees field construction inspections.
Coordinates activities of consulting engineers in development and implementation of construction
programs including right-of-way requirements.
Supervises or provides in-house contract administration services from initial approvals, right-of-way
acquisitions, and advertisements through final inspection and closeout.
Keeps abreast of current trends in the engineering area.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED/SUPERVISION RECEIVED
May supervise work of all professional and sub-professional engineering personnel.
Receives general direction and reports to Assistant Director - Engineering, who informs the Engineer 3 of
projects needing to be done and/or overall goals for the department. Employees in this classification are
expected to work independently and exercise discretion and judgment.
Employees in these classifications who are in supervisory positions must register for Metro Human
Resources Supervisory Training Program prior to completion of the work test and must complete all
coursework within a 12-month period.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such
places as offices, meeting and training rooms, etc. Work area is adequately lighted, heated, and
ventilated.
Employee works primarily in an office setting under generally favorable working conditions; however,
some positions may be required to perform tasks in the field. There may be some walking, standing,
bending, carrying light items, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Employment Standards:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree* in Engineering from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of
progressively responsible post degree engineering experience, including four (4) years as a licensed
Professional Engineer.
OR
Professional Engineering License and eight (8) years of engineering experience, including two (2) years
as a professional engineer.
*For the position serving as chief traffic engineer, Bachelor’s Degree must have been in traffic
engineering.
For supervisory positions, two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience is required.
Employees in supervisory positions must complete the in-service supervisory training prior to
completion of the work test.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Thorough knowledge of the current practices used in the area of specialization such as, the design and
maintenance of landfills, municipal facilities, streets, bridges, or electrical, mechanical, or traffic control
systems.
Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations affecting area of specialization.
Thorough knowledge of engineering terminology, principles, and theories.
Thorough knowledge of legal terminology used in construction documents.
Thorough knowledge of estimating and surveying procedures.
Thorough knowledge of construction contract administration.
Knowledge of new trends, procedures, materials, or regulations in area of specialization.
Knowledge of planning, forecasting, and budgeting techniques.
Knowledge of supervisory practices.
Knowledge of Civil Service and departmental rules, policies and procedures.
Skill in the use of engineering instruments and equipment.
Skill in setting goals.
Ability to perform complex problem analysis.
Ability to analyze difficult engineering data.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
Ability to perform cost/benefit, usage and other kinds of analyses.
Ability to make recommendations involving system planning, engineering design and construction.
Ability to make accurate engineering computations.
Ability to direct and coordinate the work of engineering personnel.
Ability to oversee municipal projects from conception to completion.
Ability to deal with the public.
Ability to write detailed technical reports.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
LICENSES REQUIRED
Valid "Class D" Driver's License
A Professional Engineering License from any state is required to apply for this position; however, the
Tennessee Professional Engineering License must be obtained prior to completion of the probationary
period.
Failure to obtain the Tennessee Professional Engineering License will terminate employment.