Principal Engineer

City of Beaumont California; Beaumont (CA); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The City of Beaumont California seeks an experienced engineer to plan, supervise, and review professional public works projects. You will lead capital improvement programs, coordinate with city departments, and liaise with outside agencies to advance sewer, storm drain, street, and lighting initiatives.

The role requires a California Licensed Civil Engineer, eight years of civil engineering experience, and strong skills in budgeting, policy development, report writing, and public presentations.

Qualificações

• Eight (8) years of professional engineering experience in civil/public works.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in civil engineering.
• Licensed Civil Engineer in California.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating with City departments and external agencies.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to development and construction.
• Strong skills in project budgeting and capital improvement programs.
• Strong communication and public meeting presentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities;
• Confer with supervisors and assist regarding projects, priorities and progress;
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and administration of the capital improvement program and budget;
• Supervise and participate in the preparation of special engineering studies and reports;
• Coordinate activities with other City Departments, Divisions, and Sections and with outside agencies;
• Prepare and administer section budget;
• Design various public works projects such as sewer improvements, storm drain improvements, street improvements, and street lighting projects;
• Coordinate public works project utility relocations;
• Prepare street, sewer, and monument agreements for tract maps, parcel maps and improvement plans;
• Supervise, train, and evaluate professional and technical subordinates;
• Resolves conflicts or problems between staff and developers;
• Representation at City Council, Public Works Committee for WRCOG and other committees as requested;
• Leads or participates in discussions regarding engineering projects;
• Create, oversee and administer standard drawings and specifications for the Public Works Department.

Conhecimentos

Regulatory knowledge

Budget & HR management

Technical report writing

Engineering principles

Public works design

Computing skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Under general direction, plan, assign, supervise and review professional engineering work for the public works section; assist in developing and carrying out policies and programs; and do related work as required.

1. Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities;
2. Confer with supervisors and assist regarding projects, priorities and progress;
3. Supervise and participate in the preparation and administration of the capital improvement program and budget;
4. Supervise and participate in the preparation of special engineering studies and reports;
5. Coordinate activities with other City Departments, Divisions, and Sections and with outside agencies;
6. Prepare and administer section budget;
7. Design various public works projects such as sewer improvements, storm drain improvements, street improvements, and street lighting projects;
8. Coordinate public works project utility relocations;
9. Prepare street, sewer, and monument agreements for tract maps, parcel maps and improvement plans;
10. Supervise, train, and evaluate professional and technical subordinates;
11. Resolves conflicts or problems between staff and developers;
12. Representation at City Council, Public Works Committee for WRCOG and other committees as requested;
13. Leads or participates in discussions regarding engineering projects;
14. Create, oversee and administer standard drawings and specifications for the Public Works Department.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations;
• Applicable laws and regulatory codes related to development and construction;
• Principles and practices of organization, administration, budget and personnel management;
• Technical report writing;
• Computes and computer programs;
• Principles and practices of engineering;
• Methods and techniques used in the design and construction of variety of public works projects;

Ability to:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate projects within assigned area;
• Supervise the preparation of specifications, cost estimates, work schedules, plans, maps and reports;
• Make complex engineering computations and check, design, and supervise the construction of a wide variety of public and private facilities;
• Direct preparation of and review of complex engineering designs, plans, specifications and legal contracts;
• Preform difficult technical research and analyze complex engineering and mathematical problems, evaluate alternative, and recommending or adopting effective courses of action;
• Plan, organize, manage, and integrate engineering design activities for major and minor capital improvement projects;
• Oversee engineering approval for land development projects and perform/oversee accurate plan checks to ensure compliance with all codes and standards;
• Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound, independent conclusions and recommendations;
• Understand, interpret, explain, and apply federal, state, and local policy, law, regulations, and court decisions applicable to areas of responsibility;
• Present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively in public meetings;
• Represent the City effectively in negotiations and other dealings on a variety of difficult complex, sensitive, and confidential issues;
• Operate a personal computer using software application appropriate to assigned tasks;
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines;
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, reports and other written materials;
• Organize set priorities and exercise sound independent judgement within areas of responsibility;
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City management , staff, developers, consultants, representatives of other governmental and utility agencies, business and community groups, citizens, the public, and others encountered in the course of work;
• Other duties as assigned;

Education:

• Minimum eighteen (18) years of age;
• Must possess a high school diploma from an accredited high school or G.E.D. equivalent;
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License and maintain possession of such license during the course of employment
• Must have an acceptable driving record, be insurable at standard rates by City's insurance carrier, and maintain such insurance during the course of employment.

Experience:

• Eight (8) years' experience in the performance of professional engineering work in the area of assignment including supervisory experience;
• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from a accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental requirements:

Must be found to be free from any physical, emotional or mental conditions, as determined by a qualified physician and/or psychologist, which with or without accommodation might affect the ability of the employee to perform essential job functions. The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. Additionally, the position requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in retrieving and entering data using a computer keyboard. Near and far vision is required in order to read work related documents and use the computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

The City of Beaumont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women, minorities, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.

The City of Beaumont is a Drug-Free workplace.