This is advanced professional and supervisory engineering work in the design and review of a wide variety of engineering and environmental projects. Work involves the supervision of subordinate engineering and technical personnel engaged in the design and review of public works improvements, environmental and water distribution projects and industrial and solid waste facilities. Work requires the application of advanced engineering skills and knowledge and affords opportunities to exercise considerable independent judgment in developing and completing projects. Assignments usually are received in the form of broad instructions or general program objectives. Supervision may be exercised over professional and technical staff, sub-professional assistants, and other employees engaged in various design, review, construction, inspection, maintenance or related clerical operations.
Work is reviewed for general adherence to established guidelines and procedures.
This class is distinguished from Engineer II by the additional experience required, the greater complexity of assignments and the supervisory or leadworker responsibilities and the need for an incumbent to possess a registration as a Professional Engineer. Reviews construction permits for potential sources of air, soil or water pollution. Performs related work as required. Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends and developments in the field of engineering specialization. Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization, and administration.