Senior Engineer (Planning - Building & Development Services)

Salary : $100,505.60 - $104,520.00 Annually

Location : Albuquerque, NM

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2501205

Department: Planning

Division: PL-Bldg & Dev Svcs

Opening Date: 04/09/2025

Closing Date: 5/9/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit: NU

Position Summary

Perform a wide variety of professional engineering duties in support of assigned projects including water treatment and remediation facilities, traffic engineering, transportation, street maintenance, bridge inspection, drainage, construction and environmental engineering and ensure the cost-effectiveness of City engineering projects.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field; and

Five (5) years of professional engineering experience: and

To include three (3) years supervisory experience.

or

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field; and

Three (3) years of professional engineering experience; and

To include three (3) years supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license.

If applicant has an out of state PE license, must obtain State of New Mexico license within one (1) year from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

Principles and practices of professional engineering work

Inspection, reporting requirements, design, construction and maintenance of bridges

Operational characteristics of water pump stations, remediation and treatment facilities

Operational procedures of lift station facilities

Principles and practices of traffic engineering analysis and roadway design

Principles and practices of environmental engineering

Principles and practices of structural engineering

Principles of remediation systems for contamination constituent removal in soil, ground water and/or air

Principles and design practices of water and sanitary sewer lines

Structure and design of various drainage systems

Principles and practices of construction

Principles and procedures of contract negotiation

Methods and techniques used in conducting engineering inspections

Methods and techniques used to review and approve various engineering plans and specifications

Principles of basic report preparation

Principles of safety practices

Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, regulations and ordinances

Principles, practices and terminology of modern construction

City development process, design review through final acceptance of public infrastructure

Engineering design practices for roadways, storm drainage, water and sanitary sewer lines

City development review board and design review committee policies and procedures Preferred Skills & Abilities

Perform a wide variety of professional engineering duties in support of assigned Capital Improvement Projects and Private Development Projects

Oversee and coordinate water remediation and treatment, transportation, traffic engineering, bridge, drainage and construction activities

Conduct a variety of engineering inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations and ordinances

Review and approve a variety of engineering plans, specifications and drawings

Ensure approved engineering plans are cost-effective

Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals

Interpret, apply and enforce applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations

Coordinate assigned activities with those of other divisions, outside agencies and organizations

Prepare clear and concise technical reports

Communicate clearly and concisely

Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Total Rewards. Total You.

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

01

How many years of professional engineering experience do you possess?

No experience

less than 1 year

1 year to less than 2 years

2 years to less than 3 years

3 years to less than 4 years

4 years to less than 5 years

5 years to less than 6 years

6 years to less than 7 years

7 years to less than 8 years

8 years to less than 9 years

9 years to less than 10 years

10 years to less than 11 years

11 years to less than 12 years

12 years to less than 13 years

13 or more years

02

Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license?

Yes

No

03

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?

Yes

No

04

Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

No High School Diploma

High School Diploma or GED

Non/degree accredited- Some College

Associates

Bachelors

Masters

Juris Doctorate

Doctorate

05

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

No experience

1 to less than 6 months

6 to less than 12 months

1 year to less than 2 years

2 years to less than 3 years

3 years to less than 4 years

4 years to less than 5 years

5 years to less than 6 years

6 years to less than 7 years

7 years to less than 8 years

8 years to less than 9 years

9 years to less than 10 years

10 years to less than 11 years

11 years to less than 12 years

12 years to less than 13 years

13 or more years

06

Do you possess the supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerque's Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please include two (2) additional years in your supervisory experience (attach certificate, if applicable).

Yes

No

Required Question