What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate / Associate Civil Engineer (Stormwater) position at City of Poway?
The City of Poway is known for its professionalism and commitment to providing exceptional public service through a talented and dedicated workforce. The Stormwater Division of the Development Services Department plays a vital role in protecting water quality and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal stormwater regulations. Division staff review development plans and technical studies, administer the City's municipal stormwater and FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) programs, coordinate with consultants and regulatory agencies, conduct construction inspections, and support permit implementation and reporting. This position may also support the Land Development Division with plan review and related engineering activities. If you are an engineering professional who enjoys technical problem-solving, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact on your community, we encourage you to apply!
**Potential for this position to telecommute one day per week once trained/approved by the supervisor as the telecommuting policy allows**
Assistant/Associate:
Performs professional field and office engineering work related to the management, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the City’s Capital Improvement projects, stormwater and floodplain management program, land development, traffic engineering, City public works infrastructure, and daily departmental operations; provides project management and administration; confers with developers, contractors, and representatives of other agencies regarding facility and infrastructure development; administers professional services and construction contracts; administers Federal and State grant funds associated with construction projects; provides staff assistance to the assigned supervisor and the City Engineer, other departments, and the public in areas of expertise; performs a variety of studies and prepares and presents staff reports.
Associate Civil:
Performs professional civil engineering work of a difficult and responsible nature, in assigned areas of responsibility including planning, design, and management of the City’s Capital Improvement projects or land development projects. Serves as a project or division engineer, coordinates or supervises major engineering, development or construction projects, conducts field operations, and construction services. Provides technical staff assistance to higher-level engineering staff and manages consultants, projects, and contracts; administers Federal and State grant funds; provides staff assistance to assigned supervisor and City Engineer; presents staff reports. Coordinates with internal staff and external agencies on floodplain management and stormwater regulatory compliance activities.
Receives direct or general supervision from the City Engineer, Principal Civil Engineer or assigned supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide technical and function direction to lower-level staff.
Performs professional field and office engineering work related to the management, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the City’s Capital Improvement projects, stormwater and floodplain management program, land development, traffic engineering, City public works infrastructure, and daily departmental operations; provides project management and administration; confers with developers, contractors, and representatives of other agencies regarding facility and infrastructure development; administers professional services and construction contracts; administers Federal and State grant funds associated with construction projects; provides staff assistance to the assigned supervisor and the City Engineer, other departments, and the public in areas of expertise; performs a variety of studies and prepares and presents staff reports.
Associate Civil:
Performs professional civil engineering work of a difficult and responsible nature, in assigned areas of responsibility including planning, design, and management of the City’s Capital Improvement projects or land development projects. Serves as a project or division engineer, coordinates or supervises major engineering, development or construction projects, conducts field operations, and construction services. Provides technical staff assistance to higher-level engineering staff and manages consultants, projects, and contracts; administers Federal and State grant funds; provides staff assistance to assigned supervisor and City Engineer; presents staff reports. Coordinates with internal staff and external agencies on floodplain management and stormwater regulatory compliance activities.
Receives direct or general supervision from the City Engineer, Principal Civil Engineer or assigned supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide technical and function direction to lower-level staff.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Coordinate the City’s stormwater program, including regulatory compliance, plan reviews, inspections, reporting, interdepartmental collaboration, and public inquiries.
- Plans, designs, and inspects all phases of civil engineering public works construction projects, including defining the scope of the project, securing adequate funding from Federal and State grant programs and other funding sources, coordinating with permitting and public utility agencies, performing historical document research and review, surveying and engineering analysis of alternatives, preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates, performing research, map, and field studies and surveys, drafting site plans with specialized computer software, applying engineering principles and practices to specific problems, coordinating construction schedules with other projects and agencies, preparing and reviewing cost estimates and inspecting construction of projects to ensure compliance with construction documents; and other related planning and design work.
- Reviews construction plans prepared by consulting engineers and private contractors to verify compliance with City sidewalk, public utility, and improvement requirements; checks plans for conformance with regulations regarding line, grade, size, elevation, and location of structures; reviews engineering calculations of other engineers or engineering technicians; participates in pre-design, construction, and utility coordination meetings and issues construction permits.
- Investigates field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations; responds to citizen inquiries and complaints; provides information to the public at the front counter in person, via telephone, or other means of communication regarding grading, encroachment permits, right-of-way and property line information, utility information, slope stability and groundwater issues, improvement plan check, and payment processes.
- Maintains all project files and track projects utilizing City software through design, construction and project completion. Maintain spreadsheets for project coordination, overall department workload, project status and scheduling. Reviews and prepares legal documents including public utility easements, encroachment removal agreements, stormwater facilities maintenance agreements, boundary adjustments, lot mergers and private road maintenance agreements.
- Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
- Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
- May provide technical direction and training to other engineering and technical staff.
- Maintains attendance and punctuality that is observant of scheduled hours on a regular basis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Any combination of the following education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this classification.
Experience:
Assistant Engineer:
One year of professional engineering design, plan review, and project administration experience, preferably in a public agency setting.
Associate Engineer:
Three years of experience in professional engineering design, plan review, and project administration experience, preferably in a public agency setting.
Three years of experience in professional engineering design, plan review, and project administration experience, preferably in a public agency setting.
Associate Civil Engineer:
Three years of experience in professional engineering design, plan review, and project administration experience, preferably in a public agency setting.
Three years of experience in professional engineering design, plan review, and project administration experience, preferably in a public agency setting.
Education/Training:
Assistant Engineer/Associate Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer:
A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed California units = 120 semester/180 quarter) from an accredited educational institution with major coursework in civil engineering or a related engineering field.
Licenses and Certifications:
Assistant Engineer/Associate Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer: A valid class C driver’s license or the ability to arrange alternate and timely means of transportation in the performance of assigned duties.
Assistant Engineer/Associate Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer: A valid class C driver’s license or the ability to arrange alternate and timely means of transportation in the performance of assigned duties.
Assistant/Associate Engineer:
Certification as an Engineer-In-Training, desired.
Associate Civil Engineer:
Possess and maintain a Registered Professional Civil Engineer License in the State of California.
Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to inspect City development sites, including traversing uneven terrain, climbing ladders, stairs, and other temporary or construction access points; to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, 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 possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Environmental Elements
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may work in the field and occasionally be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Salary : $98,333 - $141,106