Civil Engineer III

American Society of Civil Engineers; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Society of Civil Engineers in Bakersfield seeks a licensed Professional Civil Engineer to lead and review plans for municipal public works and building projects. You will supervise drafting, prepare specifications, and develop preliminary layouts while ensuring compliance with codes and regulations.

Applicants must hold a Civil Engineer license in California and have at least three years of relevant experience in public works or building construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Three (3) years of professional civil engineering experience including municipal public works/building construction.
• California Civil Engineer license (PE) required or clearly demonstrated equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Develops and checks plans for major civil engineering and building projects, including supervision in drawing plans and writing specifications.
• Makes preliminary construction plan layouts and inspects construction work in progress and on completion.
• Responds to inquiries from the public concerning building code and zoning regulations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license (CA)

Job description

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting.

Essential Duties:

Develops and/or checks plans for major civil engineering and building construction projects, including supervision in the drawing of plans, writing specifications, making preliminary construction plan layouts; makes a variety of decisions requiring technical and professional knowledge of engineering principles, methods and techniques; and inspects construction work in progress and on completion. Responds to inquiries from the public concerning various building code and zoning regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application, resume, & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

• Graduation from college with a degree in civil engineering; AND Three (3) years of responsible professional civil engineering experience including professional experience in municipal public works or building construction activities; Or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties; AND Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers is required.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Experience in land development within civil engineering is strongly preferred.