Engineer (Assistant/Associate/Senior) (20778377) 26-53

Lincoln, CA; Lincoln (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lincoln is seeking an Engineer in the Engineering Department to perform professional civil engineering work within the Land Development Division. The role includes reviewing plans, coordinating capital improvements, and managing project budgets and contracts.

Positions span Assistant to Senior Engineer levels; candidates should have Civil Engineering credentials and strong project management skills to support planning, design, and construction of city infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Experience with public works projects and capital improvement programs preferred.
• Strong knowledge of design standards, regulations, and plan review processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and check engineering plans, specifications, and reports.
• Coordinate capital improvement projects with contractors and utility companies.
• Review private development plans for conformance and accuracy.
• Prepare project budgets and cost estimates and monitor expenditures.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Budgeting

Contract Administration

Public Works

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Lincoln is located at the edge of Northern California’s foothills, 27 miles northeast of California’s State Capital, Sacramento. With apopulation of 54,538 Lincoln was one of the fastest growing cities in the country from 2000 to 2007, yet has managed to maintain the small town charm that has made it such a desired location to live, work and play.

Lincoln sprang up as a railroad terminal in the 1800’s as the western United States realized massive growth. Today Lincoln continues its agricultural heritage and is also known for its production of clay, lumber and building materials. The world-renowned Gladding McBean & Company, located in downtown Lincoln, is the only remaining major manufacturer of decorative architectural terra cotta in the United States. The plant also produces clay sewer pipe and is one of Lincoln’s major employers. Other top employers in the area include Sierra Pacific Industries, Rogers Coffee, RobbJack and Western Placer Unified School District.

Lincoln still retains its small town atmosphere with tree lined streets, quaint shopping and dining and a town square filled with community events throughout the year and has the lowest crime rate in the county. Annual festivities that help contribute to Lincoln’s small town charm and appeal include events such as Farmer’s Market during the summer, a traditional Fourth of July Parade and celebration, the Tour de Lincoln Bike Ride, a Classic Car Show, Lincoln Showcase a Food and Wine Tasting Event and a Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony each December.

Lincoln values its small town atmosphere, yet encourages careful, well-planned growth. Residents and city officials alike share a positive, forward-looking attitude toward expansion for their city with a common goal to foster a progressive business climate while maintaining a desirable balance of employment, housing, commercial, retail and recreational opportunities. A new General Plan was completed in 2008, providing a blueprint for the community and the future growth of Lincoln.

As it continues with its future development, Lincoln insists that new growth is well planned. The City’s goal is to maintain its small town atmosphere while bringing to Lincoln a more balanced jobs to housing ratio and an associated diversified and healthy revenue stream.

A City of Opportunity

Our Mission Statement: To provide the highest level of service responsive to our community's expectations and to enhance the quality of life and economic vitality.

We are accepting applications to fill anEngineerposition in the Engineering Department. The Engineering Department consists of two divisions: the Capital Improvement Division and the Land Development Division. The incumbent will be part of a team within the Land Development Division. The position will be filled at any level of the Civil Engineer classification series, dependent upon candidate qualifications. The monthly salary ranges for each class level are as follows:

• Assistant Engineer: $6,315.27- $8,463.07

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Assistant Engineer is the entry level class in the professional civil engineering series and is responsible for performing the professional engineering work not requiring registration as a Civil Engineer. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Associate Civil Engineer in that the latter performs the more complex and difficult assignments within the division.

The Associate Engineer is the journey level class in the professional civil engineering series and is responsible for performing the more complex design and construction of capital improvement projects and for reviewing private development projects for design conformance and accuracy. Incumbents perform complex professional engineering assignments requiring considerable knowledge of various aspects of civil engineering including land development, planning, design standards and regulations, construction and maintenance. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Senior Civil Engineer in that the latter performs the most complex and difficult assignments within the division, and may exercise direct supervision over assigned project staff.

The Senior Civil Engineer is an advanced journey level registered professional engineer class within the City Engineer, Public Services or Community Development department and exercises full responsibility for planning and organizing a variety of assigned engineering projects and directing the work of assigned staff. Incumbents perform complex professional engineering and program management assignments demanding considerable knowledge of various aspects of engineering and related program requirements including land development, planning, design standards and regulations, construction and maintenance. This classification is distinguished from the Associate Civil Engineer by the level of accountability expected in the performance of the most complex and difficult assignments, and the performance of program management responsibilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

This position receives direction from the Engineering Manager, and may receive direction from a Senior Engineer, and the City Engineer. Associate and Senior Engineers may exercise direct supervision over professional and technical support staff and staff augmentation consultants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following)

Assistant Engineer

• Performs professional engineering work not requiring registration as a Civil Engineer.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job.
• Intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects.
• Identify and interpret technical and numerical information.
• Observe and problem solve operational situations and technical policies and procedures.
• Explain regulations and procedures to consultants, contractors, developers, the general public, and representatives of other public agencies and other City staff.
• Prepare and check engineering plans and specifications, and engineering reports and studies.
• Understand City engineering policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulatory codes applicable to areas of assigned responsibility, including design, construction, land development, transportation and traffic planning, surveying and mapping, solid waste and landfill operations, storm control and flood control engineering.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and/or budgets, project schedules, and personnel resources needed for project completion/program accomplishment.
• Prepare effective technical reports with recommendations and finds.
• Work with various and aids in coordinating capital improvement projects with contractors, utility companies and other departments and agencies; in the predevelopment project review process; develops and recommends conditions of approval for projects and conditions for development agreements; aids in plan check services for developers and contractors to ensure compliance with city improvement standards; processes lot line adjustments, ROW abandonments, easement and grant deed dedications.
• Prepares and provides complex engineering reports, correspondence, staff reports, ordinances, and resolutions to the City Manager, City Council, committees, City departments, outside agencies and the public; develops and reports statistics; coordinates storm water and groundwater monitoring and reporting; prepares long range storm water master plans; oversees and performs design and maintenance of geographic information systems; reviews and comments on environmental impact reports and traffic studies; makes oral presentations and participates in organizational and community group meetings; responds to questions and inquiries, and investigates complaints concerning engineering problems.
• Aids in overseeing the design and development of public works and utility structures and the preparation of project specifications; aids in reviewing plans submitted by consultants and developers to ensure conformity with established standards and regulations.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.
• Performs and oversees a broad range of design activities on a variety of public works projects including street, storm drains, sewers, buildings, airports and other public facilities; oversees the administration of construction contracts; performs field inspections; determines design procedures; prepares plans, specifications, project budget and cost estimates; interprets the application of design criteria; checks plans and specifications for accuracy of design and completeness; makes recommendations and monitors the approved project budgets.
• Coordinates capital improvement projects with contractors, utility companies and other departments and agencies; participates in the predevelopment project review process; develops and recommends conditions of approval for projects and conditions for development agreements; provides plan check services for developers and contractors to ensure compliance with city improvement standards; processes lot line adjustments, ROW abandonments, easement and grant deed dedications.
• Prepares and provides complex engineering reports, correspondence, staff reports, ordinances, and resolutions to the City Manager, City Council, committees, City departments, outside agencies and the public; develops and reports statistics; coordinates storm water and groundwater monitoring and reporting; prepares long range storm water master plans; reviews and comments on environmental impact reports and traffic studies; makes oral presentations and participates in organizational and community group meetings; responds to questions and inquiries, and investigates complaints concerning engineering problems.
• Oversees the design and development of public works and utility structures and the preparation of project specifications; consults with contractors; reviews plans submitted by consultants and developers to ensure conformity with established standards and regulations; assists in providing advice and instruction to subordinates on design standards and problems from the construction phase to completion of the project; reviews and processes progress payments; prepares, reviews and recommends change orders.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.
• Performs a broad range of design/project management activities on a variety of public works projects, including street, landscaping, storm drainage facilities, sanitary sewer facilities, parks, water production and distribution facilities and buildings; performs site inspections; develops design procedures; prepare plans, specifications, project budget and cost estimates; interprets the application of design criteria; checks plans and specifications for accuracy of design and completeness.
• Manages, develops and coordinates assigned program activities such as industrial waste ordinance management, grease trap enforcement, and other City Municipal Code-related activities, including policy development, community education, regional and state program coordination and required infrastructure modifications; recommend program activity budgets.
• Monitors work activities to ensure safe work practices, work quality and accuracy; ensures compliance to applicable rules, policies and procedures; participates in the development of policies and procedures; recommends programs, projects and work assignments to higher level engineering personnel.
• Assists in the coordination of capital improvement projects with contractors, utility companies and other agencies; administers construction contracts; plans, coordinates, prioritizes, monitors and participates in the work of staff responsible for reviewing design conformance and accuracy of public and private development projects.
• Prepares and provides complex engineering and program reports, correspondence, staff reports, ordinances and resolutions at the direction of the Engineering Manager, or the City Engineer; develops and reports statistics; makes oral presentations and participates in organizational and community group meetings; responds to questions and inquiries, and investigates complaints concerning engineering problems.
• Manages the design and development of public works and utility structures and the preparation of project specifications; consults with contractors; reviews plans submitted by consultants and developers to ensure conformity with established standards and regulations; provides advice and instruction to subordinates on design standards and problems from design inception through the construction phase to completion of the project; provides supervision of field work; prepares, reviews and recommends change orders.
• Manages the engineering aspects of private development projects from pre-application through entitlement approval, through plan review and final map approval, and reviews proposed revisions through the construction phase; supervise, review and participate in preparation of environmental assessments and studies, specific plans, and general development plans, financing plans and Development Agreements; manage and review traffic impact analyses, hydrology studies, storm water quality plans, drainage, sewer, and water master plans, improvement plans, final maps and other technical documents; meet with developers to discuss the proposed project or resolve design issues; manage the annexation of territory into the special districts and assist in the formation of special districts (CFDs, Landscaping & Lighting Assessment Districts, Benefit Assessment Districts).
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for services, labor, materials and related resources for public works and utilities projects and/or programs; monitor and control expenditures.
• Monitors and keeps informed of current trends in the field of municipal engineering, including legislation, court ruling and professional practices and techniques; evaluate their impact and recommend policy and procedural modifications accordingly.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff and the public.

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, crawling and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires both near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. Additionally, the incumbent in this position works outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold. The position entails working in situations that may expose the employee to fumes or airborne particles, electrical shock or mechanical hazards. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to drive motorized vehicles. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds is also required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: (The following are a representative sample of the KSA’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position.)

Knowledge of: Principles, procedures, practices and standards of municipal civil engineering; surveying methods and techniques; strength of materials and stress analysis; municipal engineering laws, ordinances, codes, specifications and plans; engineering project inspection methods; modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding engineering; principles and practices of contract administration; operational characteristics and use of standard equipment used in the engineering profession; methods and techniques of supervision, training and motivation; basic principles of mathematics; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations including City, county and state building codes; methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; standard office procedures, practices and equipment; modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling and grammar; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Skill to: Operate an office computer and a variety of word processing and software applications, including graphic and presentation programs.

Ability to: Perform complex engineering computations; check, design and supervise the preparation of engineering plans and studies; plan, organize, direct and evaluate the effectiveness of assigned program activities; effectively exercise supervisory control over complex professional and technical tasks; negotiate and manage construction contracts; perform the full range of professional civil engineering tasks; prepare and administer a budget; safely and effectively operate engineering tools and equipment; interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and regulations pertaining to municipal public works design and construction; make adjustments to standard operating procedures to improve effectiveness and comply with regulatory changes as appropriate; read, interpret and record data accurately; organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; analyze a complex issue, and develop and implement an appropriate response; follow written and oral