Senior Engineer

City of Montclair; Montclair (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Montclair in California seeks a qualified Civil Engineer to perform professional and technical engineering work for public works, streets, parks, storm and wastewater projects. You will manage development projects, oversee the CIP, prepare reports, and coordinate with consultants and inspectors.

The role requires a California PE license, a valid California driver’s license, and 3+ years of experience in civil engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience.
• California Professional Engineer license is required.
• Valid California driver’s license and proof of insurability.

Responsibilities

• Research project design requirements for civil, traffic, and drainage elements.
• Review construction drawings and prepare specifications.
• Administer consultant and construction contracts.
• Prepare and manage the Capital Improvement Program.
• Coordinate inspections and monitor progress to ensure compliance.

Skills

Public works engineering

Project management

Civil design

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

GIS

CAD

Job description

Under general supervision, performs professional and technical engineering work involving the research, design and construction of public works, street, park, storm and wastewater utility projects; performs analytical professional engineering and technical assignments in support of City construction and development projects; serves as the City’s project manager; assists with preparing and managing the City’s Capital Improvement Program; applies for and manages grants; ensures environmental compliance with the MS4 permit and NPDES permit and waterwater programs; prepares regulatory reports; provides assitstance and guidance to Public Works operations staff; provides assistance to the public on Public Works related matters; and performs related duties as assigned.

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Researches and identifies project design requirements for particular elements, including hydrology, traffic, soils reports, grading plans, sewer plans, water plans, street plans, traffic studies, parcel and tract maps;
• Reviews drawings and details of construction and implementation plans, prepares contract specifications;
• Administers consultant and construction contracts;
• Prepares cost estimates, monitors project and budget expenses, calculates plan check fees, sends out and monitors status of plan check reviews packages with consultants;
• Drafts Council actions and reports;
• Attends meetings with developers and comments on proposed development, provides technical assistance to developers and contractors by providing needed information;
• Prepares conditions of approval for new development projects;
• Reviews and approves development sub-division maps, lot line adjustments, lot mergers, related studies, and construction plans such as grading, street, storm drain, sewer, water and landscape plans for compliance with City codes and environmental regulations;
• Conducts inspections of public and private developments to verify that work progress is proceeding according to plan;
• Assists in planning work schedules or tasks for the field staff to accomplish division objectives and duties;
• Assists and provides technical guidance to inspectors by studying field problems and incorporating design revisions during grading and construction phases through plan review, and site inspections;
• Solicits and tracks the status of proposals and contracts from consultants and contractors related to the completion of public works projects;
• Administers tasks in support of engineering construction projects and verifies tasks are being completed on schedule;
• Prepares regulatory compliance reports for various agencies, including but not limited to Inland Empire Utilities Agency, California Regional Water Control Board, San Bernardino County Department of Public Works, South Coast Air Quality Management District, and CalRecycle, San Bernadino County Transportation Authority, Caltrans District 8 Local Assistance, and other regulatory agencies;
• Reviews and assures compliance with current environmental laws and regulations;
• Coordinates and assists inspectors, consultants, and contractors hired for specialized testing, surveys and work; assists in hydraulic capacity studies of sanitary collection system and storm drain, by collecting field data, performing record research, and assisting in analyzing hydraulic model results;
• Stays abreast of current environmental laws/regulations pertaining to pretreatment and sanitary collection requirements;
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the Engineering Division budget;
• Assists with the preparation of the Capital Improvement Program, including developing project scope and cost estimates;
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities related to the Engineering Division including land development, traffic, capital improvement program projects, public works inspection, and special projects;
• Plans, organizes, evaluates, and participates in the functions and activities of the Engineering Division including capital improvement projects, subdivision and cooperative projects, transportation/traffic planning, and program planning for the future public works needs of the community;
• Prepares and reviews or approves improvement plans and specifications, designs, environmental documents, reports, cost estimates and studies for local, state, and federal capital projects;
• Negotiates right-of-way agreements and easements, professional service agreements, and cooperative project agreements with other agencies;
• Coordinates the construction inspection of projects;
• Prepares and recommends approval of progress payments and change orders;
• Ensures conformance with contract plans, specifications, and applicable codes;
• Maintains records, field notes, reports, maps, plots, deeds, easements, benchmarks, monuments, and other survey and engineering information;
• Works with outside public and private agencies to obtain public improvements desired by the City;
• Develops and prepares recommendations and technical reports related to engineering matters, and advises the City Council, Public Works Committee, and Planning Commission on engineering-related matters; develops and reviews staff reports related to engineering, and presents reports to the City Council, Public Works Committee, and other commissions, committees, boards, the public/private groups, and to outside agencies and organizations; provides technical and administrative support to the City Engineer/Public Works Director;
• Coordinates Engineering Division activities with those of other departments and outside agencies, utility companies, and organizations;
• Responds to and resolves difficult citizen inquiries and complaints;
• Supervises, participates in, and assists in the implementation of the NPDES Program and implements MS4 permit requirements, the wastewater program (FOG) and IEUA reporting, and Public Works operations activites, and the Solid Waste Environmental Program (Used Oil/Beverage grant programs) and reporting to maintain program compliance.
• Maintains various records and files and performs record reseach to respond to public record requests; and
• Performs other related tasks as necessary to support the Engineering Division and the Public Works Department

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This class reports to the Public Works Director.

Knowledge of:

• General principles and practices of public works engineering, design, construction, and standards and practices including civil, structural, and traffic engineering;
• “Greenbook” Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction;
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects;
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations;
• Recent developments and current literature and sources of information regarding civil and structural engineering;
• Investigative techniques;
• Basic functions of related regulatory agencies and organizations;
• Principles of record keeping;
• Test reporting procedures;
• Principles of business computer user applications such as GIS and CAD;
• Principles and practices of project management.

Skills/Abilities to:

• Analyze problems;
• Identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals or objectives;
• Perform civil, storm, sewer and traffic engineering design;
• Ensure program compliance with federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations;
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, codes, procedures, and regulations;
• Apply effective inspection and sampling techniques;
• Identify common stormwater pollutants and possible sources;
• Operation of various sampling equipment;
• Maintain and update records;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to and before public and private groups and organizations;
• Prepare, review, and approve specifications, comprehensive technical reports, contracts, plans, and estimates for pertinent projects;
• Estimate time, costs, and economic factors involved in engineering projects;
• Review engineering plans;
• Assists with preparation of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) including the budget;
• Supervise and coordinate public works project contracts;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with other administrative and elected officials, contractors, engineers, and the general public;
• Address public concerns, problems, or questions with diplomacy and tact; and
• Work cooperatively in an economically, socially, and ethnically pluralistic environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification, although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field is required.

Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience is required.

LICENSES

Possession of a valid California driver's license and proof of insurability is required.

Possession of a Professional Civil Engineer License in the State of California is required.

Highly Desirable Certifications -

Sewer / Pretreatment Programs:

• CWEA Collection System Maintenance - Grade 1-4
• CWEA Environmental Compliance Inspector - Grade 1 (ECI)

Stormwater / NPDES Programs:

• Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP)
• Certified Professional in Municipal Stormwater Management (CPMSM)