Associate Civil Engineer Job Carson area,California USA,Engineering

CONTINUOUS UNTIL FILLED

The City of Carson is seeking eligible candidates for the position of Associate Civil Engineer.

Applicants must possess valid Civil Engineering license (PE) in the State of California.

We are excited to welcome a talented and driven individual to join our team as a Civil Engineer! Ideally, you will bring five (5) years of professional civil engineering experience and hold a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in civil engineering from a recognized college or university. You should be someone who can tackle tasks independently with confidence and precision, with hands‑on experience in engineering designs, construction of infrastructure projects, proficiency in CAD, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Under general direction, you will have the opportunity to plan and coordinate capital improvement projects and engage in a variety of professional engineering duties, making a tangible impact through your work.

Benefits

100% fully paid family medical (KAISER family rate)
CalPERS Retirement
4/10 Schedule
Tuition Reimbursement up to 100% equivalent to CSUDH
Full Time Retiree Medical after 10 years of service

Class Description

Under general direction, plans and coordinates capital improvement projects and performs a variety of professional engineering duties in design and construction inspection activities. Engineer must have CIP experience with, for and/or at public agencies, cities and/or counties, which includes street improvements, traffic signals, stormwater, sewers, recycled water, irrigation, landscape and Right of Way (ROW). (These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)

Develop comprehensive plans for the design and construction of major public works projects.

As project engineer for assigned projects, plan and organize the design and construction of major public works facilities.

Engineer should have CIP experience for public agencies, cities and/or counties, including street improvements, traffic signals, stormwater, sewers, recycled water, irrigation, landscape and Right of Way (ROW).

Coordinate and monitor project progress to ensure timely progress of permit clearances and acquisition of right‑of‑way, plans/specifications, contracting and budget monitoring.

Coordinate activities with other departments and outside agencies to obtain various approvals.

Participate in the selection process for consultants and contracts.

Act as contract administrator on capital projects.

Participate in the development of plans, specifications and estimates for the construction of public works projects.

Inspect project sites to assist in the solution of difficult problems.

Interpret specifications and city policy.

Review plans for construction prepared by private engineers.

Prepare various applications for State and Federal grants.

Assist in the preparation of capital improvement plans and budget.

Prepare necessary Council agenda items.

Conferring with staff regarding project priorities and programs.

Provide information to and consult with the public.

Perform related duties as required or necessary.

A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:

Education and/ or Experience

Any combination equivalent to graduation from a recognized college or university with a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering or related field and three (3) years of full‑time, paid professional experience in civil engineering. Experience and/or education in a related field may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

Knowledge of

Principles and practices of civil engineering.
Modern methods and techniques as applied to design, construction, maintenance and contract administration of public works projects.
Grant‑in‑aid programs as they relate to public works.
Computer aided design (CAD).
Design and construction of major public works facilities.

Skills and Ability to

Administer and coordinate various activities of the engineering section and evaluate the effectiveness of those functions.
Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
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