Senior Civil Engineer

City of Lafayette; Lafayette (CA); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

City of Lafayette is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to design, manage, and inspect capital improvement projects that enhance public infrastructure for Lafayette residents.

The role involves presenting projects to the public and officials, balancing office work with field work, and potential supervisory duties in the future. Cover letter is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing, managing and inspecting capital improvement projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD design work.
• Strong understanding of ADA compliance and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and inspect complex civil engineering construction projects.
• Review construction plans for compliance with City, State, Federal and industry standards.
• Conduct development reviews and public safety inspections.
• Prepare calculations and reports as required.
• Participate in design meetings, construction and utility coordination.
• Provide construction administration and public relations for projects.
• Respond to citizen inquiries and manage public meetings.

Skills

AutoCAD

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Self-learning

Education

Professional Civil Engineer licensure

Job description

Are you a hands-on Civil Engineer looking for a role where your work truly matters?

Imagine using your skills to shape safe, efficient, and resilient infrastructure that directly improves the daily lives of Lafayette residents. In this role, you’ll collaborate with city leaders, contractors, and community stakeholders to bring capital improvement projects to life — from concept to construction.

If you're passionate about public works and ready to make a lasting impact in a city that values innovation and community, you may just be the next Senior Civil Engineer we’re looking for at City of Lafayette!

The City of Lafayette is seeking a well-seasoned, Senior Civil Engineer to play a key role in our Engineering and Public Works Department. The ideal candidate for this role is comfortable with designing, managing and inspecting capital improvement projects; presenting and explaining projects to members of the public, elected officials and appointed officials; and balancing office work with hands-on field work. Currently, this position directly reports to the Engineering Services Manager. In the future, the Senior Civil Engineer may supervise junior department members. Please know that this will be a challenging role; but in a great city and joining a staff of dedicated, energetic and fun teammates!

The duties of the Senior Civil Engineer differ from that of an Associate Civil Engineer in the amount of experience and level of expertise required to perform all of the tasks, as well as the potential for supervisory and management responsibilities.

Please note: Cover Letter is preferred, but not required.

What You'll Do

• Plans, designs, and inspects complex civil engineering construction projects.
• Reviews construction plans to verify compliance with City, State, Federal, and/or industry standards and requirements for public works infrastructure.
• Performs development review.
• Reviews and inspects work to preserve public safety and ensure conformance with plans and specifications.
• Reviews and may prepare engineering calculations and reports.
• Participates in pre-design, construction, and utility coordination meetings.
• Provides construction administration, public relations, management, and inspection of construction projects.
• Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Hosts public meetings for City Council-approved capital improvement projects.
• Writes staff reports and presents to commissions, committees and the City Council.
• Attends County Clean Water Program meetings and assists in the development of required reports and documents to ensure the City’s compliance with the stormwater regional discharge permit.
• May provide direction and supervisory oversight to the Public Works Inspector, Associate Civil Engineer, and/or Assistant Engineer positions.
• May assist in the management of the Code Enforcement Department.

What You Bring

• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer with 8+ years’ of experience designing, managing and inspecting capital improvement projects.
• Ability to perform required engineering design work in AutoCad.
• Thorough understanding of engineering design standards and principles including ADA compliance.
• Comfortable working outside on construction sites as well as in the office.
• High level of comfort with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems quickly and independently.
• A collaborative solution-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new skills independently.

Compensation &Schedule

• This is an exempt, salaried position with a hiring salary range of $141,014-$197,139 annualized DOE and not eligible for overtime.
• This position typically works 8AM-5PM, Monday through Friday. However, shifts in schedule may be accommodated per supervisor’s approval. This position may be required to work more than 8 hours and may have occasional weekend or evening/night work (i.e. city council meetings, road pavement projects, etc.).
• Hybrid work schedule may be possible during specific work seasons per supervisor’s approval.