Class Code: 04262
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
CONSTRUCTION/DESIGN ENGINEER, SENIOR
DEFINITION
Performs technical
engineering program management work and oversees other engineers, technicians
or contractors in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of
buildings, utilities, earthwork and related facilities; performs related work
as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies
listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary
basis for position classification decisions.
WORK EXAMPLES
Confers with departmental
and institutional personnel concerning program requirements for proposed
construction, maintenance, repair or alterations to existing and new
facilities; provides technical advice to a higher level manager regarding
engineering/architectural design of new and existing facilities.
Prepares written
engineering analysis and assessment plans and specifications regarding general
structural, mechanical or electrical design compliance to various codes and
regulations; recommends conceptual design changes to consultant plans.
Reviews advanced plans and
specifications for engineering/architectural features of construction projects
and coordinates complex construction projects from proposal to completion;
reviews and evaluates plans and specifications prepared by
architectural/engineering firms to determine compliance with sound professional
practices and established standards, codes and regulations; reviews the
requirements for plumbing, sewage, water supply, electrical and electronic
equipment, elevators, air conditioning, heating and ventilating for proposed
and existing structures.
Analyzes and recommends
solutions to non-routine maintenance problems for state agencies or other
entities; evaluates the existing conditions of state or other buildings in
relation to structural, mechanical and electrical design work.
Visits sites to observe
construction or alteration in order to insure compliance with approved plans
and specifications; prepares progress reports and keeps superiors informed as
to the status of projects.
Assists supervisor by
performing such duties as instructing employees, answering questions,
distributing and balancing the workload, and checking work; may make suggestions
on selection, promotions and reassignments.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of the principles
and practices of building engineering, including one or more specialized areas
such as mechanical, electrical or structural engineering.
Knowledge of state building
codes, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of the materials,
methods, practices, machinery, tools and equipment used in large-scale
construction work.
Knowledge of mechanical,
electrical and environmental systems; computer systems as applied to environment
and energy management.
Knowledge of modern methods
and techniques of installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical
equipment.
Knowledge of modern
security requirements particularly as applied to design concepts, perimeter
security and security related equipment.
Ability to prepare complete
engineering plans and specifications for a variety of building facilities.
Ability to determine the
adequacy of building design from standpoint of one or more specialized areas
such as mechanical, electrical or structural engineering.
Ability to determine, from
an inspection of existing facilities, the feasibility of proposed alterations
or additions.
Ability to organize and
coordinate construction projects.
Ability to plan and
participate in the work of subordinate professional and technical assistants in
the development of plans and specifications.
Ability to read, interpret,
and accurately obtain necessary information from engineering related source
documents/data such as design plans and specifications, scientific and
technical journals and reports, and other reference materials to document
proposals or theories, search for precedents, seek out alternative procedures,
etc. for assigned engineering problems or projects.
Ability to assist in the
planning, organizing, and overseeing the work of lower level staff.
Displays high standards of
ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and
integrity. Refrains from theft-related,
dishonest or unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with
internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite,
courteous, and cooperative manner.
Committed to quality service.
Displays a high level of
initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments
efficiently. Works with minimal
supervision. Demonstrates responsible
behavior and attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to
supervision. Follows policy and
cooperates with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the
needs, priorities and goals of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates
cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity.
Fosters commitment and team spirit.
Expresses information to
individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature
of the information. Listens to others
and responds appropriately.
Graduation from an
accredited four year college or university with major course work in
architecture, or in civil, mechanical, architectural or a related engineering
field, and experience equal to six years of full-time engineering work in the
design and construction of buildings, utilities, earthwork, or related
facilities and structures;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and
experience substituting the equivalent of one year of full time work experience
for each year of the required education to a maximum substitution of four
years;
OR
possession of a valid Professional Engineer license
recognized by the
OR
possession of a certificate of registration as a
Professional Architect recognized by the Iowa Board of Architectural Examiners
and four years of the above described professional experience.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
For certain
designated positions, the Appointing Authority, with Iowa Department of
Administrative Services-Human Resources Enterprise approval, may selectively
request those applicants possessing a minimum of twelve semester hours of
education or six months of experience or a combination thereof in one of the
following areas:
007 agricultural engineering
014 architecture
097 civil engineering
222 fire protection engineering
223 construction engineering
224 work with
281 hydrology
394 mechanical engineering
650 sanitary engineering
657 soil conservation
761 water engineering
Applicants desiring to be considered for these
positions should be sure to list applicable course work and experience on the
application.
Effective Date:
03/08
DF