Civil Engineer

The TSUI Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation days

Sick days

Holiday pay

401k after year 1

Cell phone stipend

Laptop provided

Job summary

The Tsui Group is seeking a Civil Engineer with strong experience in educational facility construction projects in Los Angeles County. The candidate will define scopes, review requirements, and supervise civil design work for district facilities and site improvements.

Responsibilities include coordinating with architects, engineers, and city authorities, ensuring code compliance, and maintaining civil engineering standards. A valid CA PE license and 8+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• 8 years of full-time civil design experience on commercial or public agency projects, preferably educational facilities.
• Experience using AutoCAD for civil design.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Adobe, and related software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering by the California Board.

Responsibilities

• Define and review the Project Requirement Document scope of work and schedule including interim housing requirements.
• Perform complex civil engineering work for planning, design, and construction of district facilities and site improvements; provide technical direction to district staff, architects, and consulting engineers; certify civil design plans.
• Apply civil engineering principles to planning, design and construction of FSD projects including scope development, budget, design review, and coordination.
• Direct and review site development studies for feasibility and cost estimates of site grading, street improvements, utilities, and other civil requirements.
• Coordinate with City of Los Angeles and consultants for off-site improvements and permit approvals; assist Real Estate with civil matters related to property transactions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license (CA)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as a Civil Engineer for a large educational client within Los Angeles County with the below 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.
• 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 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 operations.
• 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.
  

Required Experience:

• 8 years full-time professional experience in civil design on commercial or public agency projects, preferably in educational facilities

Required Skills:

• Experience in AutoCAD software design
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• A valid license as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists

• Salary Range: $140,000-$145,000
• Medical, Vision, & Dental - 100% covered for the employee*
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
• 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
• 13 days of Holiday pay
• 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)
• Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
• Laptop for work purposes