Senior Civil Engineer

City of Oceanside, CA; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Oceanside, CA is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead the Development Services Department's Engineering Division in capital improvement projects. The incumbent will oversee multiple projects, prepare RFQs/RFPs, cost estimates and plans, and participate in council meetings and public outreach.

Required are a California PE license, six years of civil engineering experience with supervisory responsibility, and experience across streets, utilities, parks and municipal buildings.

Qualifications

• Six years of civil engineering experience with increasing responsibility.
• Two years of supervisory responsibility.
• PE licensure in California is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise complex CIP projects.
• Prepare and manage RFQ/RFPs, formal bids and cost estimates.
• Review plans and ensure conformance with City, State and Federal standards.
• Attend meetings with City Council, commissions and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with private engineers, contractors and the public.

Skills

Civil engineering expertise

Project management

Supervisory experience

Bid/document preparation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

There is currently one vacancy in the Development Services Department - Engineering Division (Capital Improvement Projects). Although the position may supervise staff, it is the intention that the incumbent will focus on project production and completion. The incumbent will manage a number of projects simultaneously, and may be assigned some projects related to Land Development/Developer’s projects.

The Position

The position will be responsible for the management, supervision and oversight of complex and high‑profile projects, including the concrete portion of the Oceanside Pier and Lifeguard headquarters project, and the Beachfront Phase II improvements, among others. In general, work assignments will include the preparation, issuance and management of Requests for Proposals, Formal and Informal Bid requests; prepare Project Study Reports; preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates; attend City Council and Commission meetings; plan and host public outreach meetings as needed; among other duties. Work experience must cover streets, storm drains, sidewalks, dry utilities, drainage facilities, parks and parks facilities, public facilities and municipal buildings, and construction management. The selected person must possess a Professional Civil Engineering License at the time of application.

A Senior Civil Engineer reviews residential, commercial and industrial development projects for conformance with City, State and Federal requirements; supervises and coordinates City CIP projects including subdivision inspections and plan review and approval; participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures; coordinates design work and plan checking for subdivisions submitted by private engineers; writes specifications and prepares cost estimates; ensures project conformance with recognized City, State and Federal standards; represents the Engineering Division at conferences, meetings, hearings and to regulatory agencies; resolves construction disputes between the City and developers, contractors and the public; attends Planning Commission meetings; coordinates CIP projects with Planning Commission; works with various outside agencies in the coordination and completion of projects; performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of civil engineering including design, construction and maintenance requirements of subdivision development.
• Advanced engineering mathematics.
• Construction materials, methods and practices.
• Methods and techniques of conducting engineering inspections.
• Principles and practices of engineering project management.
• Methods and techniques of engineering plan review and approval.
• Principles of supervision.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to

• Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of professional engineering staff.
• Perform complex civil engineering duties including design work and the preparation of specifications and drawings.
• Review residential, commercial and industrial development projects for conformance with City, State and Federal requirements.
• Supervise and coordinate City CIP projects including subdivision inspections and plan review and approval.
• Read and interpret various engineering designs, plans and specifications.
• Ensure project conformance with recognized City, State and Federal standards.
• Resolve construction disputes between the City and developers, contractors and the public.
• Negotiate, prepare and administer contracts.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training

Experience

Six years of increasingly responsible civil engineering experience including two years of supervisory responsibility.

Experience in roadway, curb and gutter, storm drain, storm water compliance, and/or park buildings, municipal buildings, essential facilities experience and dry utilities is desirable.

Training

Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.

License/Certificate

Possession of registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California.

Environmental Conditions

Office environment.

Physical Conditions

Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to read and interpret engineering specifications and drawings.

Selection Process

All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may include any combination of written exercise, oral interview, and/or skills assessment to further evaluate job-related qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list which will remain valid for a minimum of six months.

Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.

Notes

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