Assistant / Associate Engineer - Transportation and Drainage, CIP

City-of-Carlsbad,-Ca; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 128,206,000 - 182,813,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Carlsbad is seeking an Assistant/Associate Engineer to join the Transportation and Drainage Engineering Division. You will work under supervision to plan, design, and manage transportation and storm drainage CIP projects, review plans, and coordinate with consultants and regulatory agencies.

Ideal candidates will hold an Engineer-In-Training certificate, a bachelor's in engineering, and relevant experience with public works projects.

Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training certification is required
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field
• Experience in transportation and drainage projects/policy review preferred
• Licensure: professional engineer preferred, EIT required for Assistant Engineer track

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of City engineering standards for transportation, drainage, and water quality design
• Perform professional civil engineering work at planning, design and construction stages
• Prepare contract documents, cost estimates, and technical studies for CIP projects
• Coordinate with consultants, agencies, and the public on projects and permits

Skills

Transportation engineering

Drainage engineering

Hydraulic modeling

Public works coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Engineer-In-Training Certificate

Master's degree substitution option

Tools

AutoCAD

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Engineer-in-Training certification is required for this position.

The City of Carlsbad is recruiting for an Assistant/Associate Engineer that will be part of the Transportation and Drainage Engineering Division and a key member of the Transportation Department. This individual will be part of an engineering team that manages a variety of transportation and storm drain projects and will report to an Engineering Manager of the Transportation and Drainage Engineering Division. A successful applicant will possess a strong working knowledge of civil, transportation and drainage engineering principles and practices to join the Transportation Department of the Public Works Branch. The Assistant/Associate Engineer will perform professional engineering tasks that include contract administration, design and management of various transportation and drainage projects, review plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and conduct various studies to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, County, and local standards and regulations. This position will conduct and coordinate professional civil and transportation engineering work, both alone and under the general supervision of a Senior Engineer in the planning, design, and construction of transportation and drainage facilities associated with the city’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This is an opportunity to work for a well-financed and professionally managed city and to help with the growth and maintenance of its transportation and drainage system assets. You will be working on interesting projects as the city implements new General Plan and the associated Mobility Element which include the California Complete Streets Act of 2008. In addition, you will be working on projects that incorporate the requirements of the Statewide Construction General Permit and the most recent National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit and Trash Policies. If you are looking for a position with an organization that offers a great culture, work environment, diverse exposure to learning and growth opportunities then you should apply for this position.

Carlsbad – The Community

The City of Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County where a great climate, beautiful beaches and lagoons, and abundant natural open space combine with world-class resorts, family attractions, well planned neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a charming village atmosphere to create the ideal California experience. Covering nearly 40 square miles, the City of Carlsbad is currently home to about 115,000 residents. The city sets the standard for high-quality local government services and is home to corporate headquarters in technology, life sciences and action sports, supported by a thriving tourism market and nearly 40 percent preserved open space. Thanks to an award-winning growth management plan, the city’s infrastructure and services keep pace with development and promote an excellent quality of life.

The Branch:

The Public Works Branch is responsible for planning, providing and maintaining the infrastructure that supports Carlsbad's excellent quality of life. The Branch includes a variety of Departments including Administration, Environmental Management, General Services, Utilities, and Transportation. More than 173 full-time staff support the Branch which has an annual budget of $90 million, along with a total Capital Improvement Program (CIP) appropriation of $260 million.

The Department:

The Transportation Department supports the planning, design, and construction and inspection of city and private development projects; keeps people and traffic moving; and fosters transportation and drainage infrastructure systems.

The Division:

The Transportation and Drainage Engineering Division designs transportation and storm drain system CIP projects, prepares master plans, conducts special studies and investigations, and provides as-needed engineering services to the transportation and drainage maintenance and operations divisions. For each project, a variety of services are provided including managing consultants that provide planning, engineering and environmental investigations resulting in the preparation of construction contract documents, construction engineering assistance and general project management.

The division coordinates the preparation of the annual update to the city’s CIP, manages the ongoing implementation of various financing districts and assists developers with the formation of additional financing districts and reimbursement agreements.

The division is also the lead in the creation and maintenance of the city’s asset inventory which includes transportation and drainage assets. In addition to creating the inventory, staff in this area prepare and deliver mapping products and complete analysis of asset inventory data for various customers. This work also includes facilitating the utilization of the asset inventory data in coordination with the Business Systems and Geographic Information System divisions.

The job level of an Engineering Professional is determined by two factors. The first is "business need" to have a job performed at a certain level, as defined by the specific responsibilities designed into the role, and how the organization is structured. The second is that the job incumbent must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to function at the assigned professional level, as demonstrated by their work and contributions.

You belong in Carlsbad:

The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

Salary:

Assistant Engineer: $44.72 - $54.41hourly

Associate Engineer: $52.42 - $63.80 hourly

• Maintain general knowledge of the City of Carlsbad engineering standards, transportation, storm drainage, and water quality design, and construction criteria
• Perform professional civil engineering work, independently or under the direction of a registered professionalengineer, at the planning, design and constructions stages
• Generate technical specifications, engineer’s estimates, special engineering studies, and other contract documents
• Review and evaluate plans, specifications, and studies of consulting engineers and private developments for complex public projects for conformance with the City, Federal, State, and Regional regulations and codes
• Interact and engage with the public, consultants, and engineers while implementing important capital improvement program projects
• Coordinate the preparation and review of various work products such as preliminary and final plans, specification and cost estimates as well as the associated engineering, planning, and environmental technical studies for CIP projects
• Prepare Requests for Proposals and/or Request for Qualifications for services such as design, surveying, and material and soil testing; and administers work of consultants effectively monitoring costs and deadlines
• Verify and maintain appropriate records and files and performing a variety of computer and tracking support functions
• Prepare and submit applications and secure permits for various projects and tasks including those required from
  • State of California Department of Transportation
  • County of San Diego
  • San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board
  • California Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  • California Coastal Commission
  • Other regulatory agencies
• Prepare City Council and Commissions staff reports/agenda items, make presentations on public works matters and attend professional meetings as required
• Determine the appropriate project approach, scheduling, costing, and resource management in accordance with policies and goals applicable to the project
• Assist in the preparation and administration of operational budgetary and annual Capital Improvement Budget Report
• Represent the City in the community and at professional meetings
• Coordinate engineering-related activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies

Knowledge of:

• Transportation engineering and drainage engineering practices as applied to municipal public works
• Techniques and methods for preparing designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and recommendations related to transportation, drainage and public works projects
• Experience in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling
• Managing technical consultants and professional services agreements
• City policies and procedures governing engineering operations
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures related to the engineering, development and construction of projects
• Principles, practices and techniques of public administration including budget and personnel administration
• Municipal operations as they relate to other city departments and divisions
• Principles and techniques of supervision and management

Ability To:

• Perform technical engineering work of a complex nature with a minimum of supervision
• Make presentations to various public groups or commissions
• Take initiative and be innovative within all aspects of the position
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Learn the organizational structure of the city and the roles and responsibilities of functions related to this position
• Use computer software for the preparation of project related documents and for project management tasks. Experience in the following is highly desirable:
  • Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Outlook
  • AutoCAD for computer-aided drafting and engineering design and the preparation of plans
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the preparation of maps and exhibits and analysis of geospatial data
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of staff, including various agencies and the public
• Problem-solve and determine alternatives for complex situations
• Collaborate with staff and coordinate assigned work with the work of others

Assistant Engineer: An equivalent combination of the education and experience listed below:

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university,
  • Minimum of two years of related work experience
  • A master's degree in engineering or a related field may be substituted for work experience
• Engineer-In-Training Certificate
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License

Associate Engineer: An equivalent combination of the education and experience listed below:

• All of the education requirements for the Assistant Engineer AND:
  • Minimum of five years of related experience
  • Engineering-in-Training certificate
  • A professional engineering license can equate to 1 year of experience
  • Master's degree in engineering or a related field may be substituted for work experience

Preferred:

• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer