Associate Civil Engineer

City of Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Berkeley is seeking a licensed civil engineer to advance the city’s infrastructure, streets, and facilities. You will apply your engineering knowledge to design, inspect, and manage projects that enhance sustainability and resilience for a growing urban environment.

The role spans responsibilities in Public Works and Parks, Recreation & Waterfront, with opportunities to lead capital projects, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with state and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• California PE registration is required.
• Three years of professional design and construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to new projects across City of Berkeley Public Works.
• Review impacts to public right-of-way for downtown Berkeley projects and UC Berkeley initiatives.
• Provide Construction Management and Inspection for capital projects.
• Lead capital improvement projects within Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

The City of Berkeley is seeking PE-licensed candidates who are passionate about improving infrastructure for a more sustainable and resilient city. As an Associate Civil Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge and experience toward the creation and maintenance of state-of-the-art infrastructure, amenities, and facilities.

Role Responsibilities

When assigned to Public Works, the Associate Civil Engineer will contribute to exciting new projects across the City. Upcoming developments include large mix-used buildings in downtown Berkeley as well as UC Berkeley projects that will require review for impacts to public right-of-way. Other assignments include Construction Management and Inspection, Buildings/Facilities, and Streets.

When assigned to the Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department, the Associate Civil Engineer functions as a project leader for Capital Projects with an emphasis on engineering design. Capital improvement teams are responsible for coordinating with stakeholders and managing contracts to get projects ready for bidding and construction.

Job Class Specification

See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105647

Qualifications

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering and three (3) years of professional engineering experience in design and construction work at a level equivalent to the Assistant Civil Engineer class.

Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis. Other requirements include possession of a valid California Registration as a professional Civil Engineer and possession of a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Application Process

The examination process will include, but may not be limited to:

1. Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents
2. Competitive review of applicants' education, training, and experience

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to [e-mail] at the time of application.