Civil Engineer

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

Job summary

Element Consulting, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, seeks an experienced civil engineer to lead planning, design, and construction of district facilities and site improvements.

You will provide technical direction to architects and consulting engineers and certify civil engineering designs. The role requires a California PE license, a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, and at least eight years of relevant experience, with a salary range of $135K–$155K reliant on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• Eight years of full-time civil design experience, preferably on educational or public agency projects.
• Experience using AutoCAD software.

Responsibilities

• Define and review project scope documents and schedules for civil works.
• Provide technical direction to architects and engineers on site development and standards.
• Develop and maintain civil engineering standards, specs, and guidelines.
• Coordinate with the City of Los Angeles for permits and approvals (B-Permit/A-Permit).
• Assist Real Estate with civil matters related to property transactions and easements.
• Manage contracts and task orders for civil engineering services.

Skills

Civil design

AutoCAD

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Word/Excel/Adobe

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.'