Civil Engineer

PMCS Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PMCS Group, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineer in the Los Angeles area to join our district-focused design team.

The ideal candidate will hold a California Professional Engineer license and have at least eight years of civil design experience on educational, commercial, or public agency projects. Required expertise includes AutoCAD and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Adobe; must reside in or relocate to Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 8+ years of full-time civil design experience on commercial or public agency projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and common office software (Word, Excel, Adobe).

Responsibilities

• Assists in defining and reviewing project scope and schedule including interim housing requirements.
• Performs complex civil engineering work related to planning, design, and construction of District facilities and site improvements; provides technical direction and certifies designs.
• Applies civil engineering principles to planning, design, and construction of FSD projects, including scope development, budget, design review, and coordination with District staff and external professionals.
• Provides technical direction on site development standards, grading, paving, and utilities for new construction and major alterations.
• Coordinates with the City of Los Angeles and consultants to obtain review and permits for off-site improvements; assists Real Estate with property transactions as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Word

Excel

Adobe

Job description

CIVIL ENGINEER

REQUIRED: Must live in or relocate to the Los Angeles, CA area

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.

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 engineering design 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. 9.4 Provides technical direction to commissioned architects and consulting civil engineers regarding District policies, standards, and design guidelines for site development, including grading, paving, fencing, parking layouts, streets, storm drainage, sewer systems, and other site improvements associated with new construction and major alterations to existing facilities and 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 conflicts with other architectural and engineering features and directs or recommends necessary revisions.
• Develops, updates, and maintains civil engineering standards, guidelines, and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and industry practices and to promote quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in construction, maintenance, and operation.
• Directs and reviews site development studies to determine the feasibility and estimated cost of site grading, street improvements, utility improvements, and other civil engineering requirements associated with property acquisition and development.
• Provides technical advice and resolves civil engineering issues encountered during construction; advises contractors, commissioned architects and engineers, District construction inspectors, and other project personnel regarding civil engineering requirements and field conditions.
• Provides professional certification of civil engineering designs and documents for assigned District and commissioned projects, as authorized by applicable professional licensing requirements.
• 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 of easements, updating of parcel maps, and closure of street vacations.