DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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CLASS CODE: 4637
PAY GRADE: 026
CLASS TITLE: SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is engineering work performing one of the following functions: (1) evaluating district or external
design production through quality assessment of design production; (2) conducting value engineering
analysis of the roadway design production process to reduce costs, complexity, and inflexibility and to
increase cost effectiveness; or (3) developing and coordinating the preparation of structural design
plans.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any
one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from
assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
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Administers highway design standards and scheduling activities.
Assesses quality and conformance to design criteria and motivates employees to improve
quality and quantity of work performed.
Ensures that the design and construction of roadways incorporates all engineering safety
features.
Serves as technical advisor for roadway and structure design programs and oversees and
prepares specifications and standards.
Conducts quality assessment reviews of the department's roadway design product.
Plans workloads, work objectives, deadlines and time utilization.
Reviews and analyzes roadway and structure plans.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those
needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable
for individual positions in the employing agency.)
4637-SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER-CS
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Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of roadway or
structural design.
Knowledge of mathematics.
Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.
Ability to solve problems relating to engineering.
Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate engineering information effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an area of
engineering and four years of experience as an engineer; or
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in an area of engineering and three
years of experience as an engineer.
ASSISTANT ENGINEER
A high school diploma or its equivalent and nine years of technical or higher level engineering,
drafting or surveying experience, at least four years of which must have been as an engineer; or
An associate of arts or science degree from an accredited college or university in drafting,
electronics, engineering technology or other area of engineering and six years of technical or
higher level engineering, drafting or surveying experience, at least four years of which must
have been as an engineer; or
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering
technology and five years of technical or higher level engineering experience, at least four years
of which must have been as an engineer; or
Successful completion of an Engineer Trainee (Nonregistered) program and four years of
experience as an Engineer.
College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45
quarter hours per year for up to three of the required nine years of technical level experience,
provided such education includes four courses in drafting, mathematics, electronics, the
physical or natural sciences or an area of engineering.
Vocational/technical training in the physical or natural sciences, drafting, electronics or an area
of engineering can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours per year for up to two of the
required nine years of technical level experience.
EFFECTIVE:
7/29/1985
HISTORY: