Senior Civil Engineer — LA School Facilities Projects

Cmts Llc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CMTS in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Civil Engineer to support LAUSD Facilities Services. The role focuses on planning, design, and construction of district facilities and site improvements, with technical direction to architects, consultants, and contractors.

Requirements include eight years of civil design experience on public projects, California PE license, strong AutoCAD skills, and proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of civil standards and coordination with city agencies preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized college or university.
• Eight (8) years of full-time paid professional experience in civil design on commercial or public agency projects.
• Educational facilities experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with civil/site development design and construction.
• Experience with AutoCAD design software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business software, including Word, Excel, and Adobe.
• Strong knowledge of applicable civil engineering codes, standards, design practices, and construction requirements.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with public agencies, consultants, contractors, architects, engineers, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining and reviewing Project Requirement Documents, scopes of work, project schedules, and interim housing requirements.
• Perform complex civil engineering work involving the planning, design, and construction of District facilities and site improvements.
• Apply civil engineering principles, practices, processes, and procedures to project scope development, budgeting, design review, and technical coordination.
• Provide technical direction to architects and consulting civil engineers regarding District policies, standards, and design guidelines.
• Review and oversee civil engineering requirements involving site grading, paving, fencing, parking layouts, streets and roadway improvements, storm drainage, sewer systems, utility improvements, and other site development improvements.
• Provide technical direction in the preparation and review of project scope documents, topographic surveys, design drawings, specifications, and other technical documents.
• Obtain and manage contracts and task orders for civil engineering, land surveying, and related professional services.
• Review civil engineering plans, specifications, and technical documents for compliance with District requirements, applicable codes, standards, and design guidelines.
• Identify conflicts between civil, architectural, structural, and other engineering elements and recommend or direct appropriate revisions.
• Develop, update, and maintain civil engineering standards, guidelines, and specifications.
• Direct and review site development and feasibility studies, including estimated costs for grading, street improvements, utilities, and property development requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve civil engineering issues encountered during construction.
• Coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, construction inspectors, and District project personnel regarding field conditions and engineering requirements.
• Provide professional certification of civil engineering designs and documents as authorized by applicable licensing requirements.
• Coordinate with the City of Los Angeles and civil engineering consultants to obtain reviews, approvals, and permits for off-site improvements.
• Support B-Permit and A-Permit work involving sidewalks, driveways, bus drop-offs, ADA curb ramps, and related improvements.
• Coordinate permit closeout activities.
• Assist with civil engineering matters related to property transactions, including legal descriptions, easements, parcel maps, and street vacations.

Skills

Civil design

Project coordination

Public agency experience

K-12 facilities experience

Site development design

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe

Job description

CMTS in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Civil Engineer to support LAUSD Facilities Services. The role focuses on planning, design, and construction of district facilities and site improvements, with technical direction to architects, consultants, and contractors.

Requirements include eight years of civil design experience on public projects, California PE license, strong AutoCAD skills, and proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of civil standards and coordination with city agencies preferred.