Principal Engineer

County of Imperial; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Imperial is seeking a Civil Engineer to plan, organize and direct complex engineering work across office and field operations. The role involves directing the design, review and analysis of engineering and construction plans and services for the county, coordinating resources and ensuring project success.

Qualified candidates will hold a California Professional Engineer license in Civil Engineering, a bachelor's in civil engineering, and at least four years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer licensed by the State of California as a Civil Engineer.
• Valid California Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct complex civil engineering work, including design, preparation, review and analysis of plans and specifications.
• Coordinate communications, personnel, projects and resources to meet county engineering needs and ensure smooth operations.
• supervise and evaluate performance of assigned personnel.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Project Management

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Job description

Under the direction of an assigned Supervisor, plan, organize and direct complex civil engineering work. operations and activities including the office and field design, preparation, review and analysis of engineering and construction plans and specifications; coordinate and direct communications, information, personnel, projects and resources to meet designated County engineering needs and assure smooth and efficient activities; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and four years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience involving the design, preparation, review and analysis of engineering and construction plans, projects and specifications.

Registration as a Professional Engineer licensed by the State of California as a Civil Engineer. Valid California Driver's license.

A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC § 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.

The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call [phone] or call California Relay Service at 7-1-1.

*NOTE: IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS IN EMPLOYMENT MATTERS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED AT ANY TIME DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, CONTACT THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, 940 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 101, EL CENTRO, CA 92243, PHONE: [phone] (DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT OR JOB APPLICATION INFORMATION).

About Imperial County: Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County’s eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.