Construction Engineer Job San Diego area,California USA,Engineering

Position: Construction Engineer-26379505

Job Summary

Construction Engineer with the County of San Diego will serve as Resident Engineer and perform engineering duties on large and complex construction contracts for Capital Improvement Projects, Landfill, Road Projects, or Private Development. The role may involve monitoring contractor stormwater pollution prevention plans and working across several divisions within the Department of Public Works and Planning & Development Services.

Responsibilities

Serve as Resident Engineer on construction contracts.
Perform engineering duties on large and complex construction contracts.
Monitor implementation of contractor stormwater pollution prevention plans.
Review plans and provide corrections, coordinate project design, and explain engineering and code specifications to the public.
Review large-scale flood control design and construction projects, respond to public and private drainage inquiries, and manage flood control facilities.
Respond to public referrals of unpermitted right-of-way encroachments and private property watercourse obstructions.
Inspect large-scale permitted utility and private development projects.

Minimum Qualifications

At least six (6) years of experience involving the application of civil engineering formulas, theory, and practices to practical engineering problems of modern construction methods, design and inspection procedures, in connection with public works improvement projects; OR

A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field, AND at least two (2) years of experience in the same area; OR

A master’s degree in one of the above disciplines, AND at least one (1) year of experience; OR

A combination of education and experience as described above.

Some positions may require a Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Developer (QSD) and/or a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) certificate within one year of appointment.

Additional Requirements

Background check (including fingerprinting) and pre-employment medical screening are required. Current County employees may be exempt from additional background screening.

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Preference

The County of San Diego is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified veterans are given preferential credits for military service in accordance with the County’s Veteran’s Preference Policy.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job on a case‑by‑case basis.

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