Civil Engineer

kdgconstructionconsulting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

KDG Construction Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented Civil Engineer to support the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Maintenance & Operations division. The role involves planning, design, and construction of District facilities with close collaboration with architects, engineers, and District staff.

Requires a California Professional Engineer license, a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, and at least eight years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• California Professional Engineer license is required.
• Minimum eight years of full-time civil design experience, preferably in educational facilities.
• Experience with AutoCAD and MS Office suite is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex civil engineering work for planning, design, and construction of District facilities and site improvements.
• Provide technical direction to architects and engineers; certify civil engineering design plans.
• Coordinate with District staff, consultants, and external professionals on design guidelines and permitting.
• Develop standards and specifications to ensure compliance with codes and industry practices.
• Review and approve project scope, drawings, and cost estimates; manage contracts and task orders.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (CA) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Office software

Job description

KDG Construction Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented Civil Engineer to join our team supporting the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Maintenance & Operations division.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.)

Anticipated Salary Range:

$130,000.00 – $145,000.00 per year

About KDG:

KDG Construction Consulting is a leading provider of program, project, and construction management services. The firm serves clients in a broad range of markets throughout Southern California, including transportation, public infrastructure, and large-scale facilities. KDG provides a full spectrum of management and technical services spanning the entire life cycle of a construction project.

Employment with KDG:

KDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.