Senior Civil Engineer/Civil Engineer

City of Gardena; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Gardena is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer or Civil Engineer to lead municipal public works projects, oversee design and construction, and act as liaison with agencies and developers. The role requires CA PE licensure, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, and significant project management experience in a municipal setting.

The Senior level emphasizes leadership, budget oversight, and grant administration, while the Civil Engineer level focuses on design and construction tasks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional civil engineering experience involving the design, review, and construction of public works or capital improvement projects.
• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required; possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage, and coordinate the design, review, permitting, construction, and delivery of public works, capital improvement, utility, and private development projects.
• Serve as project manager for major engineering and infrastructure initiatives; oversee consultant and construction contracts; develop and administer project budgets; prepare technical and administrative reports; secure and administer grant and other funding opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to professional, technical, and support staff and represent the City before public agencies, commissions, City Council, developers, contractors, and the public.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Level and Salary

This position may be filled at either the Senior Civil Engineer or Civil Engineer level depending on the qualifications of the individual selected and the business needs of the department.

• Senior Civil Engineer Salary Range $10,272.00 mo - $13,110.00 mo
• Civil Engineer Salary Range $9,499.00 mo - $12,124.00 mo

Senior Civil Engineer Description

This position is considered a management level classification. Under general direction, performs advanced and complex professional civil engineering work and serves in a technical and administrative leadership capacity within the Engineering Division. Plans, organizes, manages, and coordinates the design, review, permitting, construction, and delivery of public works, capital improvement, utility, and private development projects. Serves as project manager for major engineering and infrastructure initiatives; oversees consultant and construction contracts; develops and administers project budgets; prepares technical and administrative reports; and secures and administers grant and other funding opportunities. Provides technical guidance and direction to professional, technical, and support staff and represents the City before public agencies, commissions, City Council, developers, contractors, and the public.

Civil Engineer Description

This position is considered a miscellaneous level classification. Under general direction, performs difficult and complex design, construction, traffic or planning engineering for a variety of municipal public works projects and programs; performs estimate reports, specifications and other related technical administrative and special work as assigned and/or as may be required.

Senior Civil Engineer

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional civil engineering experience involving the design, review, and construction of public works or capital improvement projects. Experience in a municipal environment and experience providing technical direction or project management are highly desirable.

License: Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required. Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving

Civil Engineer

Education and Experience: A Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field with a Degree in Civil Engineering or related field AND five (5) years of experience in the design and construction of public works projects or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

License: Registration as a Civil Engineer with the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required. Must have and maintain a valid California C Driver's License.

Please submit the required license, certificate, or registration with the State as evidence of professional or technical proficiency at the same time of filing the application. The Human Resources Officer will require necessary verification of qualifications as specified in the job bulletin.

Testing Process:

• Minimum Qualification Screening - Pass/Fail
• Supplemental Questions - Pass/Fail
• Oral Interview - 100% of total score

*Testing process is subject to change

Candidates must pass all examinations to be placed on the eligible list.

Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the next step in the selection process. All candidate materials will be carefully evaluated and only those considered best qualified will be invited to the next step in the selection process.