Civil Engineer

The Civil Engineer provides engineering reviews, evaluations and support on a wide variety of capital improvement projects for the Public Works Department and review of proposed private development infrastructure on projects within the city. This position coordinates with a variety of stakeholders to develop utility system solutions that are technically sound, meet approved engineering requirements and are accessible to operations staff for O&M activities.

Under direct supervision of the Utility Engineering Manager, this position performs a variety of evaluative duties required to ensure proper expansion, realignment, replacement, rehabilitation or optimization of the city's water and wastewater systems. This position acts as the Public Works Department liaison in many coordination and resolution meetings with other departments, outside municipalities, regulatory and permitting agencies and other entities.

The Civil Engineer will require exceptional collaboration and communications skills to effectively review, compile, organize, and result comments from operators, supervisors, directors and other stakeholders. The position will require a high level of self-motivation and time management skills to set and meet frequent and continuous deadlines.

Reviews and provides engineering comments on capital improvement and development service contract documents to ensure conformance with City codes, policies and general engineering requirements. Collaborates, as needed, with operational divisions for additional project considerations and input on long-term operation and maintenance configurations.

Acts as the engineering division liaison with other Public Works divisions, other city departments, municipalities or outside entities with respect to capital and development projects. Coordinates and provides engineering solutions to conflicts, design errors or omissions or other project issues relating to the city’s water and wastewater systems.

Attends development pre‑app meetings, case screening meetings, resolution conferences and plan review sessions. Compiles and provides standard and site‑specific comments from Public Works staff on pre‑application projects, site plan submittals, rezoning requests, and general plan amendments; conveys information to project applicants and provides clarification on standard or site‑specific comments.

Assists in preparation of various documents associated with capital projects such as proposals, requests for qualifications, preliminary project estimates, project notices, submittals, scopes, fees, schedules and more.

Identifies and leads coordination efforts for real estate and/or easement acquisition for capital improvement projects. Ensures development projects proposing new easements, tracts or right‑of‑way with city utilities meets design and access requirements for operation and maintenance activities.

May perform site visits to verify and document existing or proposed conditions and to develop field‑modifications for proposed infrastructure improvement projects.

Redlines and proposes improvements to standard city construction details, construction specifications, general engineering requirements, city codes and ordinances and other guidelines where improvements are necessary.

Prepares information and presentations on project activities or project updates that may be presented to department directors, city management or elected officials. Prepares information that may be utilized for justification of utility rate increases, impact fee development or fee adjustments.

Creates and contributes to a positive and supportive workplace culture. Pursues training, cross‑training and mentorship opportunities within the division. Approaches implementation of divisional policies and procedures, changes and improvements with a high level of enthusiasm.

Performs other duties as required. May be called upon to assist other divisions within the Department or other Departments within the City.

A bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, transportation, sanitary, etc.), public works management, business management or a related field is required. Advanced knowledge…