Principal Civil Engineer

About the Position

The Engineering Division provides project and program support of activities primarily in the public right-of-way. The projects generally include public infrastructure such as roads, streets, bridges, signals and lighting, and stormwater facilities.

The Principal Civil Engineer plans, organizes and directs the performance of professional engineering section activities of a complex nature involving engineering planning and design, construction project management of various capital improvement projects, special utility projects and programs, traffic engineering, and land development and plan check activities within the General Services Department; coordinates the section activities with other divisions and departments; and provides highly responsible technical support to the City Engineer and/or General Services Director.

The new Principal Civil Engineer will have the opportunity to work on a variety of transportation related projects and programs. You can learn more about the exciting capital projects by clicking here.

• Recommend and implement section goals and objectives; establish performance standards and methods for professional engineering work related to assigned section operations; develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Plan, develop and oversee the work of staff involved in activities related to assigned section operations, such as public works engineering, drainage, development, utility operations and maintenance, and related capital improvement projects.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned section; determine section priorities; develop short and long‑range plans; implement improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Direct and/or participate in the preparation of complex engineering studies and reports related to public works, utilities, and capital improvement projects according to section assignment; oversee coordination of assigned section activities with other city departments, divisions, and sections, outside agencies, citizens, consultants, and developers.
• Meet and confer with developers, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding city policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Provide staff support to a variety of city boards, commissions, committees and industry specific boards, including making presentations and ascertaining direction, when appropriate, for implementation of approved recommendations.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; and submit justifications for staff, a variety of engineering, utility, and related capital improvement projects; monitor and control expenditures.
• Participate in the selection of staff; coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed.
• Review and prepare land development plans, construction documents, encroachment permit applications, Landscape Assessment District and transportation project designs as assigned; check plans for accuracy, suitability, and completeness and make recommendations for revision and improvement.
• Develop conditions for development projects and other applications; work collaboratively with planning and building functions; review work of subordinate engineers for completeness and accuracy; develop recommendations for consideration within the development review process.
• Manage the city’s storm drainage program; oversee capital improvement projects related to enhancing drainage; coordinate and prepare the city for storm response; and, supervise technical and maintenance staff involved in the drainage area.
• Manage the city’s traffic signal and street light operations; oversee capital improvement projects related to traffic systems; oversee related maintenance operations.
• Prepare, monitor, service and administer grants and other competitive regional special funding; secure funding; negotiate and oversee consulting and construction service contracts; and, conduct field inspections; ensure project related information is received by appropriate staff, public or agency in a timely manner.
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