Civil Engineer

Triangle DeCon Services, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Triangle DeCon Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support planning, design, and construction of school facilities and site improvements for the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Candidates should have a California PE license and extensive AutoCAD experience. The role requires at least eight years of professional civil design work on public or commercial projects, with strong communication and coordination across architects, engineers and district staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, design, and construction of district facilities and site improvements.
• Provide technical direction to architects and engineers; certify design plans.
• Develop and update civil engineering standards and ensure compliance with codes and policies.
• Coordinate with city/county review and permit processes for off-site improvements.
• Prepare and review project scope, budgets, and schedules; manage contracts and task orders.
• Support property transactions with civil engineering expertise, easements, and parcel mapping.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Word

Excel

Adobe

Job description

About Us

Triangle DeCon Services Inc. is a boutique full service real estate advisory firm with a focus on project development and construction management for our valued private developers and public organizations in Southern California. We are a young, energetic, ethical, professional, knowledgeable, customer-centric and multilingual team looking to deliver the most value to our clients and build/promote trust with them. Our team consists of licensed Professional Engineers (PE), certified Project Management Professionals (PMP), certified professional with Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), licensed General Building Contractor and other industry designations. We can provide entitlement, development, design, procurement, construction management, project management, expert witness and litigation support services on a variety of building types. Our experienced team have provided these services to successfully deliver various facilities for public school districts, college districts, universities, commercial developers, hospitality owners, multinational CM/PM consultants and other valued clients.

About Us

Triangle DeCon Services Inc. is a boutique full service real estate advisory firm with a focus on project development and construction management for our valued private developers and public organizations in Southern California. We are a young, energetic, ethical, professional, knowledgeable, customer-centric and multilingual team looking to deliver the most value to our clients and build/promote trust with them. Our team consists of licensed Professional Engineers (PE), certified Project Management Professionals (PMP), certified professional with Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), licensed General Building Contractor and other industry designations. We can provide entitlement, development, design, procurement, construction management, project management, expert witness and litigation support services on a variety of building types. Our experienced team have provided these services to successfully deliver various facilities for public school districts, college districts, universities, commercial developers, hospitality owners, multinational CM/PM consultants and other valued clients.

Job Summary

Are you looking to apply your skills and utilize your experience to make a difference in our community? Are you motivated to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to deliver new projects for our clients? Triangle is waiting for you to join our team!

This is a full-time position with Los Angeles Unified School District.

LAUSD is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support the planning, design, and construction of school facilities and site improvement projects. Responsibilities include reviewing engineering plans and specifications, overseeing grading, paving, drainage, utilities, and street improvements, coordinating with architects, consultants, and contractors, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and District standards. Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a valid California Professional Engineer (PE) license, and at least 8 years of professional civil design experience on commercial or public agency projects. Experience with AutoCAD is required, and educational facilities experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

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 Education

• Graduation from a recognized college and university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering

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.