Senior Civil Engineer

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Civil Engineer in the Public Works Division of the Community Development and Services Agency. Under limited supervision, the Senior Civil Engineer will perform the more difficult professional engineering work including the preparation of civil design plans for various Public Works projects, conducting research studies, performing field inspections and testing, analyzing reports, maps, drawings, or geological data, and procuring permits;

act as a resource to staff, contracts, consultants, other agencies and the public regarding areas of assignment; provide lead direction and technical assistance to assigned staff and/or project management; and perform related work as assigned. Incumbents are fully qualified to perform all duties specified as a Professional Engineer by the State of California. This is the master level in the civil engineer series, and reports directly to Principal Engineer.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of applicable engineering computer programs and applications used for modeling, calculation, database, mapping and computer-aided drafting. They will have an understanding of principles and practices of project planning and development. Must be able to promote harmony, good morale, establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships. Understands modern engineering techniques to solve a variety of engineering problems.

Is able to train others in work procedures; individually and in a group setting.

• MINIMUM: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Surveying or a closely related field and four years of professional engineering experience.
• PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering and additional years of professional civil engineering experience in a public agency with at least some experience in a lead capacity.
• Licenses & Certification: Possess a valid registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California. The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.
• Special Requirements: Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which may include Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire. DMV printout prior to hire. Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100
  -3109.
• Work Environment: Work is performed both in office and in the field at various work sites. Work with exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, uneven footing, inclement weather, temperature extremes, or other potentially dangerous conditions. Exposure to loud noises at construction sites; potential hazards at various construction sites; hazards of electrical wiring; fumes and odors of gases and exhaust; dust of households, storage spaces;
  
  animal and human waste; dissatisfied and potentially hostile individuals.