Senior Civil Engineer

Overview

Under general supervision, performs complex technical engineering work in the design and completion of construction, engineering, drainage/flood control, and other Public Works infrastructure; manages large or complex engineering projects; and performs other related duties. Works under the general supervision of the City Engineer; does not exercise supervisory responsibility.

This is the advanced journey level class within the Professional Engineering series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the lower level Associate Civil Engineer by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including managing large or complex engineering projects. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Manages assigned projects, resolves discrepancies between field conditions and design plans, and recommends methods of resolving complex problems.
• Assumes the technical responsibility for coordinating/preparing/reviewing complete projects, including engineering reports, calculations, plans and special provisions in accordance with City standards and codes.
• Makes structural and technical engineering analysis of proposed projects; evaluates need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations; reviews plans for conformity to uniform codes, local ordinances, and state and federal regulations.
• Performs drafting and computing work; gathers, compiles, reviews and validates calculations and field data for the design, layout and construction of roadway, flood control, infrastructure and related projects.
• Makes field tests and takes samples for laboratory test of materials; inspects jobsites to assure work quality and ensure jobsites and work activities comply with all laws, regulations, policies and safety standards.
• Responds to questions from citizens and agencies on engineering projects and plans.
• Maintains records and files associated with engineering projects.
• Interprets and explains technical specifications, and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Writes technical and analytical reports, and makes technical estimates of a specialized nature in connection with civil engineering projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering, preferably with a municipal or government agency, or closely related experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by the California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required.

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Fundamental principles, practices and techniques of civil engineering.
• Civil engineering methods and practices for project planning, designs, technical plans, specifications, estimates, and reports.
• Principles of design, construction and maintenance of public works projects.
• Stages in the construction process when defects can be detected, and the types of tests performed on construction materials and components.
• Federal, state, city and county safety and zoning rules and regulations.
• Federal, state and American Association of…