Associate Civil Engineer

Definition

Under direction, performs a diverse range of professional engineering duties in support of an assigned program area which may include, but is not limited to, capital improvement projects, development services, and public works infrastructure; prepares and/or participates in the preparation and review of preliminary and final engineering plans, cost estimates, cost analysis studies, specifications, and schedules; performs complex engineering mathematical calculations including hydraulics, mechanical, and structural calculations;

quality controls the engineering designs performed by consulting engineers for the City; performs plan checks of development plans and plans submitted by private developers; provides technical support to management in assigned engineering program area; acts as project manager for public works construction projects; and performs related work as required.

Receives direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff.

This is the fully qualified journey level classification and is responsible for independently providing professional support to the City's civil engineering programs. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, 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.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs responsible and demanding engineering and project management work in Public Works; performs a variety of administrative engineering functions.
• Prepares plans and specifications for the design, construction, and maintenance/operation of a variety of public works facilities and projects, including street, storm drain, storm water management, and traffic/transportation systems; ensures conformance to federal, state, and local legal requirements and professional engineering design practices.
• Prepares and/or participates in the preparation and review of preliminary and final engineering plans, cost estimates, cost analysis studies, specifications, and schedules for public works projects; plans include, but are not limited to, demolition, grading, street improvement, storm drains, traffic control, erosion control, and irrigation.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises the environmental review, plan checking, and conditional approval of tentative maps, and related street improvement plans for various private development projects.
• Researches project design requirements and performs related calculations; prepares time and material cost estimates, especially as related to existing or anticipated project budgets; assists in the preparation of department annual budget estimates.
• Prepares and administers contracts for engineering services; determines scope of projects; prepares requests for proposals; conducts pre-bid and pre-construction conferences; provides input into the selection process; and directs the work of contracted service providers.
• Serves as project manager on assigned engineering and construction projects; analyzes and resolves design and engineering issues; settles disputes and issues with inspectors, engineers, and contractors; conducts negotiations for change orders; prepares contract modifications for change orders; coordinates relocation/adjustments of existing utilities for projects.
• Coordinates public works construction improvements with utility companies and other agencies including relocation, removal, and/or installation of utility improvements.
• Performs a variety of engineering calculations on assigned projects.
• Oversees inspections of civil infrastructure such as roads, water, sewer, and storm drains, subdivisions, and grading; may direct and coordinate the work of inspection personnel.
• Reviews subdivision and improvement plans, parcel maps, road and grading plans, and related maps and specifications for accuracy and conformance to established engineering practices and mandated regulations.
• Meets with contractors, engineers, developers, architects, a variety of outside agencies, and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters; provides information regarding City capital project requirements.
• Provides information to the public and resolves questions and complaints regarding the interpretation and application of relevant codes, rules, and regulations relating to traffic and construction.
• Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to…