Senior Engineer - Drainage Engineering​/CIP

The Position: The City of Carlsbad seeks a dynamic Senior Engineer with strong working knowledge of storm drain systems and drainage engineering principles to join the Transportation and Drainage Engineering Division of the Transportation Department of the Public Works Branch. The Senior Engineer is the first management level in the engineering professional series and will supervise the Drainage Engineering Section and support staff in the implementation of their assigned projects.

This position reports to the Transportation and Drainage Engineering Division manager.

• Supervise the Drainage Engineering Unit which currently includes a staff of two and manage the unit in the delivery of the services noted below.
• Manage and implement the development of the division goals and operating policies and procedures relative to the areas of drainage and transportation engineering.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and career development for supervised staff.
• Prepare staff reports to City Council, attend and present at City Council meetings or other agency meetings as required. Represent the city in community and at professional meetings as required.
• Reviewing and evaluating plans, specifications and studies of consulting engineers and private developments for moderately complex public or private development projects for conformance with the city, federal, state and regional regulations and codes.
• Participate in the development of standard engineering specifications, criteria and policy and procedure statements on engineering matters; provide technical advice to maintenance and operations staff and construction inspectors. Assist other city departments and the general public in the interpretation of city ordinances, policies, regulations and procedures.
• Prepare Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals; evaluate Statements of Qualifications and Proposals. Negotiate scopes of work and fee proposals and work with Contracts Administration in the development and execution of Professional Service Agreements.
• Prepare and submit applications and secure permits for various projects and tasks, including those required from the State of California Department of Transportation, County of San Diego, San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Coastal Commission and other regulatory agencies.
• Manage and coordinate the preparation and review of various work products such as preliminary and final plans, specifications and cost estimates as well as the associated engineering, planning and environmental technical studies for CIP projects.
• Identify and coordinate with all project stakeholders and regulatory agencies. Coordinate project design and development. Identify requirements for project approval and prepare schedules and budgets. Obtain necessary permits, CEQA approval and negotiate and obtain easements for public improvements.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of operational budgetary and annual CIP budget report.
• Interact and engage with the public, developers and engineers while implementing important CIP projects.
• Provide and/or supervise engineering staff and consultants in the planning, programming, designing and construction support services for CIP projects.
• Prepare Master plans and fee programs for transportation and storm drain infrastructure.
• Coordinate engineering related activities with other city departments, divisions and outside agencies.

• 7+ years proven experience working in a similar role, for a public agency or as a consultant.
• Able to work independently and with a team.
• Able to speak to all levels of staff and various agencies.
• Skilled, effective and compelling communicator, with both written and oral presentations.
• Problem‑solving; able to offer alternative solutions to complex situations.
• Understands the principles, practices and methods of civil engineering with an emphasis on storm drain and flood control systems.
• Extensive experience planning, designing and providing engineering support services for drainage and transportation CIP projects.

• Advanced knowledge…