Senior Civil Engineer

Responsibilities

• Assumes the responsibility for coordinating, developing, overseeing, and preparing civil construction drawings and mapping related to moderate to complex high voltage electrical transmission and distribution systems for both underground and overhead systems.
• Completes moderate to complex Civil design work for various assets which could include completing studies and calculations of midsize projects varying from drainage to structural design; applies national, state, and local agency standards and guidelines while completing engineering work; coordinates with governmental agencies and various other departments.
• Initiates, coordinates and acts as the Contract Manager for small to medium contracts; supports various small projects throughout the agency by acting as the Civil/Transmission Line Project Manager; interfaces with Procurement, evaluates proposals, drafts task authorizations for various contracts, and manages moderately sized contracted outsourced work.
• Supports field crews and contractors to ensure construction is in accordance with the department’s requirements and plans.
• Completes project work using PLS CADD, PLS Pole, and PLS Tower.
• Completes design tasks using ASCE, ACI, NESC, CPUC General Orders, and company standards.
• Assists in the inspection and assessment of damaged or deteriorating transmission line assets; reviews developments and encroachments within the Transmission Line rights-of-way.
• Completes basic design assignments, draft plans, revise drawings, and map updates using AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Performs other related duties as needed to include working outside of typical business hours when necessary

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.

• At least five (5+) years of progressively responsible work experience in the design, construction, or maintenance of civil and/or structural assets.

• Professional registration in civil and/or structural engineering in the state of California.
• Transmission experience above 69kV.

• methods and techniques of project management and report preparation and writing;
• fundamentals and practices of contract and budget administration;
• procedures and practices for overseeing contractors’ work activities;
• fundamentals of cost control, project scheduling, and electrical, transmission and distribution;
• theory, fundamentals and practices of civil/structural engineering design;
• theory, fundamentals and regulations governing safety and construction of civil/structural systems and facilities;
• fundamentals, procedures and practices related to construction/fabrication/installation methods, equipment and materials;
• computer aided drafting and design software (such as AutoCAD);
• methods, equipment and materials related to construction of transmission, distribution and non-nuclear operating facilities;
• construction codes and applicable safety standards;
• fundamentals, procedures and practices related to engineering mathematics, statistical evaluation techniques, and engineering economics;
• techniques and practices for cost benefit analyses, and problem research and resolution;

• monitor the progress of projects and ensure adherence to established budget constraints;
• develop work plans, schedules and cost estimates;
• write technical specifications;
• prepare bid packages and proposals;
• negotiate with external representatives on behalf of the department;
• plan, oversee and review the work of others;
• use state-of-the-art computer software to design civil/structural/architectural systems and facilities;
• maintain computer databases for collection, interpretation and reporting of data;
• read and interpret engineering documents and drawings, plans, diagrams, and specifications;
• use the full suite of Microsoft products and other applications such as Bluebeam or Adobe;
• assist in planning and implementing system protection enhancements and upgrades; assess situations, documents and data for conformance to established policy and procedures;
• identify key elements that must be modified to achieve a goal;
• interpret, assess and apply pertinent policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements;
• interpret, clarify, understand, and evaluate verbal/written information and ideas;
• ensure adherence to established safety policies, practices and procedures;
• compile and prepare technical, statistical, analytical, and/or oral reports and presentations;
• communicate effectively orally and in writing internally/externally; establish and maintain effective working relationships internally/externally