Senior Associate Engineer

City of Ontario; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Associate Engineer where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a vibrant city. This position offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects that span commercial, industrial, and residential developments, significantly impacting the community. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, manage engineering contracts, and lead a team of professionals in a supportive and fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about civil engineering and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your career while contributing to the revitalization of the City of Ontario!

Qualifications

• 4 years of professional civil engineering experience required.
• 2 years of supervisory experience in a technical role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage contracts for engineering projects.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders for project approval.
• Supervise and evaluate the work of junior staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Conflict Resolution

Team Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS Software

Job description

The Position

Senior Associate Engineer

Expand Your Engineering Career with the City of Ontario!

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close at any time without notice.

The City of Ontario is recruiting Senior Associate Engineers to join our team. As a Senior Associate Engineer with the City of Ontario, you'll be working in a fun and fast-paced environment and be exposed to countless projects including the commercial, industrial, and residential development of 8,000 acres of land, which is estimated to bring in over 150,000 new residents to the City of Ontario over the next 30 years. Join our team and be a part of the many other notable projects moving forward in an effort to revitalize the City extending from the downtown area to the arena district.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the OMUC Water Resources Division will have experience working with groundwater, sewer, and recycled water systems. They will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, thrive in a group setting and fast-paced environment, and can organize/prioritize their work. Can interpret and make recommendations using multiple lines of evidence with respect to complex agreements, legal documents, engineering technical studies, grants, and contracts. Will be proficient in working with varying stakeholders such as engineering consultants, contractors, developers, other City departments, public agencies, regulators, and the public in general. Will be able to manage external and internal conflict with tact and diplomacy.

The ideal candidate for the Public Works Engineering Department will be a person who enjoys working in a fun and friendly team environment. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is looking for a place where they can continue to learn and grow within a fast-paced group setting.

The successful candidates will embody the Department's mission and vision as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the City's Customer Service Philosophy – Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.

NOTE: The Senior Associate Engineer classification is a common classification used in multiple City departments. This recruitment will result in an eligibility list which will be used to fill current and future vacancies within this classification. The current vacancies exist in the Water Resources Division of the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company (OMUC) and the Engineering Department of the Public Works Agency.

Examples Of Essential Functions

The essential functions typically performed by the Senior Associate Engineer include the following:

• Develops Requests for Proposal, selects and administers agreements and contracts including design, construction, and various construction support services.
• Coordinates and manages development and public works projects.
• Serves as liaison for the designated official to private engineers, surveyors, developers, other public agency employees and engineers, and the general public.
• Prepares and processes City Council Agenda items for presentation by the designated official.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of professional, sub-professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Plans, coordinates and oversees the work of consultants; explains procedures, checks work for conformance with standards, and resolves procedural and policy questions; administers professional service contracts.
• Develops and negotiates terms of agreements and contracts.
• Coordinates with state, county, utility companies, and other agencies for project approval and construction.
• Prepares and reviews engineering and legal documents; and supervises, prepares or reviews a variety of correspondence, reports and proposals.
• Represents the City at a variety of meetings.
• Participates in the employee hiring process and prepares performance evaluations.
• Participates in project construction management and administration.
  
  

Qualification Guidelines

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering or closely related field.

Experience

Four years of experience in professional civil engineering work, including two years of technical or functional supervisory experience by way of training, mentoring, and reviewing the work of junior staff.

Licenses

A valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Certification

Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California. (Professional Traffic Engineer is acceptable if applying for the Traffic/Transportation Division).

NOTE: Proof of certification must be provided by way of attachment to your online application or as an email attachment sent to the Hiring Agency Representative at, or before, time of the reference check process. Failure to provide the required documentation at, or before, time of the reference check process will result in disqualification.

Desirable

Experience in entitling, planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure, including pavement, traffic, water, sewer and storm drain improvements.

How To Apply

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:

• List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
• List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
• Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
  
  

A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.