Civil Engineer

ENGICON CM; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

ENGICON CM in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead planning, design, and construction of District facilities and site improvements. You will provide technical direction to architects and engineers, certify design plans, and coordinate with city authorities for permits and approvals.

The role requires a California PE license, a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, and 8+ years of relevant experience in civil design for educational or public facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• 8 years' full-time professional experience in civil design on commercial or public agency projects
• Experience in AutoCAD software design
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe, etc.

Responsibilities

• Define and review project scope and schedule for civil engineering works
• Provide technical direction and ensure conformance with District policies and standards
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants on site development and grading
• Develop and maintain civil engineering standards and guidelines
• Oversee site development studies to estimate costs for property development
• Review plans and ensure compliance with codes and project requirements
• Coordinate permit reviews with city authorities and obtain necessary approvals
• Assist Real Estate with legal descriptions and easements as needed

Skills

Civil engineering

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

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 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.

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.