Civil Engineer

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Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Assists in defining and reviewing the Project Requirement Document scope of work and schedule including interim housing requirements

Performs highly complex civil engineering work related to the planning, design, and construction of District facilities and site improvements; provides technical direction to District personnel, commissioned architects, and consulting engineers; and certifies civil engineering design plans.

Apply civil engineering principles, practices, processes, and procedures to the planning, design,and construction of FSD projects, including project scope development, budget preparation,design review, and technical coordination with District and external professional staff.

Provides technical direction to commissioned architects and consulting civil engineers regarding District policies, standards, and design guidelines for site development, including grading, paving, fencing, parking layouts, streets, storm drainage, sewer systems, and othersite improvements associated with new construction and major alterations to existing facilities and sites.

Provides technical direction to personnel within the Civil Engineering Unit in the preparation and review of project scope documents, topographic surveys, design drawings, specifications,and related technical documents.

Obtains and manages contracts and task orders for civil engineering, land surveying, and related professional services.

Reviews civil engineering plans, specifications, and related documents prepared by commissioned architects and consulting engineers for conformance with District policies,standards, design guidelines, applicable codes, and project requirements; identifies conflicts with other architectural and engineering features and directs or recommends necessary revisions.

Develops, updates, and maintains civil engineering standards, guidelines, and specifications toensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and industry practices and to promote quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in construction, maintenance, and operation.

Directs and reviews site development studies to determine the feasibility and estimated cost ofsite grading, street improvements, utility improvements, and other civil engineering requirements associated with property acquisition and development.

Provides technical advice and resolves civil engineering issues encountered during construction; advises contractors, commissioned architects and engineers, District construction inspectors, and other project personnel regarding civil engineering requirements and field conditions.

Provides professional certification of civil engineering designs and documents for assigned

District and commissioned projects, as authorized by applicable professional licensing requirements.

Coordinates with the City of Los Angeles and civil engineering consultants to obtain review and approval of drawings and permits for off-site improvements adjacent to District school sites,including B-Permit and A-Permit work such as sidewalks, driveways, bus…