Civil Engineer

Element Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Consulting, Inc. is seeking a senior civil engineer to lead planning, design, and construction of school district facilities in the Los Angeles area.

You will direct technical teams, review civil designs, and ensure compliance with codes and standards. Salary ranges from $135k to $155k, commensurate with education and experience, and the role involves close collaboration with external architects and engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college.
• Eight years of full-time civil design experience on commercial or public projects.
• Experience with AutoCAD software design.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Adobe

Responsibilities

• Define and review the project scope of work and schedule, including interim housing requirements.
• Perform complex civil engineering work on planning, design, and construction; provide technical direction; certify designs.
• Apply civil engineering principles to project planning, design, and construction, including scope, budget, design reviews, and coordination.
• Provide technical direction to architects and engineers on policies, standards, and guidelines for site development.
• Direct and review site development studies for feasibility and cost estimation.
• Coordinate with City of Los Angeles and consultants to obtain review and permits for off-site improvements.
• Assist Real Estate with property transactions, easements, and related reviews.

Skills

Project management

Civil design oversight

Team coordination

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Duties:

• Assists in defining and reviewing the Project Requirement Document scope of work and schedule including interim housing requirements
• Performs highly complex civil engineering work related to the planning, design, and construction of District facilities and site improvements; provides technical direction to District personnel, commissioned architects, and consulting engineers; and certifies civil engineeringdesign plans.
• Apply civil engineering principles, practices, processes, and procedures to the planning, design, and construction of FSD projects, including project scope development, budget preparation, design review, and technical coordination with District and external professional staff.
• Provides technical direction to commissioned architects and consulting civil engineers regarding District policies, standards, and design guidelines for site development, includinggrading, paving, fencing, parking layouts, streets, storm drainage, sewer systems, and othersite improvements associated with new construction and major alterations to existing facilitiesand sites.
• Provides technical direction to personnel within the Civil Engineering Unit in the preparation and review of project scope documents, topographic surveys, design drawings, specifications,and related technical documents.
• Obtains and manages contracts and task orders for civil engineering, land surveying, and related professional services.
• Reviews civil engineering plans, specifications, and related documents prepared by commissioned architects and consulting engineers for conformance with District policies, standards, design guidelines, applicable codes, and project requirements; identifies conflictswith other architectural and engineering features and directs or recommends necessaryrevisions.
• Develops, updates, and maintains civil engineering standards, guidelines, and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and industry practicesand to promote quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in construction, maintenance, andoperation.
• Directs and reviews site development studies to determine the feasibility and estimated cost of site grading, street improvements, utility improvements, and other civil engineeringrequirements associated with property acquisition and development.
• Provides technical advice and resolves civil engineering issues encountered during construction; advises contractors, commissioned architects and engineers, District constructioninspectors, and other project personnel regarding civil engineering requirements and fieldconditions.
• Provides professional certification of civil engineering designs and documents for assigned District and commissioned projects, as authorized by applicable professional licensingrequirements.
• Coordinates with the City of Los Angeles and civil engineering consultants to obtain review and approval of drawings and permits for off-site improvements adjacent to District school sites, including B-Permit and A-Permit work such as sidewalks, driveways, bus drop-offs, ADA curb ramps, and related improvements; coordinates permit closeout activities.
• Assists the Real Estate Department with civil engineering matters related to property transactions, including preparation and review of legal descriptions, determination ofeasements, updating of parcel maps, and closure of street vacations.

Minimum Requirements

Required Education:
Graduation from a recognized college and university with a bachelor’s degree in civil
engineering

Required Experience:

• Minimum eight (8) years’ full-time paid professional experience in civil design on commercial or public agency projects, preferably in educational facilities
• Experience in AutoCAD software design
• Proficiency in office computer software (Word, Excel, Adobe, etc.)

Required Certificate/License:

A valid license as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering issued by the California State
Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $135K-$155K

Why Choose Element Consulting?

Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success.'