What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Engineer (Construction Services) position at City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department?
Job Summary
Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development? Consider joining the City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department as a Principal Engineer.
The City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department is seeking a self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment responsible for planning, directing, supervising and reviewing the activities of staff engaged in the construction management, inspection, and constructability review, assisting in the planning and scheduling for the construction or alteration of water utility, water reclamation, sewer collections, power generation, and geothermal systems, gathering and compiling data, preparing and reviewing design plans for constructability, preparing or reviewing of construction cost estimates, specification, and reports, directing and assisting engineering personnel with matters association with construction management and construction inspection, and overseeing the management and coordination of contractor/developer installed projects.
The class of Principal Engineer is the advanced professional level class in the engineering series. Supervision is received from the Engineering Manager. Supervision may be exercised over Engineering Section staff. In the absence of the Engineering Manager, the Principal Engineer may act as his or her designee.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction, Architecture, Water Technology, Wastewater Technology, or closely related field, at least 4 years of increasingly responsible experience in construction management or project management handling multiple large and complex Public Works projects involving pipes and complex process facilities, wastewater collection systems, mechanical equipment, medium voltage and instrumentation systems, tenant improvements, or new facilities, including experience in a lead or supervisory role, and a valid Professional Engineer License (Civil) in the State of California, and a valid California Class "C" driver's license.
Minimum Qualifications
Click here to view the Principal Engineer job description.
Minimum Qualifications
For staff assigned to the Planning and Design Group, the following minimum qualifications shall apply:
Education:Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, or other related discipline
Experience:Four (4) years of civil engineering experience
Certification:Must possess a valid Professional Engineer License (Civil) in the State of California at the time of application
And
Must obtain and maintain a State of California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Distribution Operator Grade 2 Certificate and a SWRCB Water Treatment Operator Grade 2 Certificate within 36 months of hire date.
For staff assigned to the Construction Services Group, the following minimum qualifications shall apply:
Education:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, architecture, Water Technology, Wastewater Technology, or closely related field.
And
Experience:Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in construction management or project management handling multiple large and complex Public Works projects involving pipes and complex process facilities, wastewater collection systems, mechanical equipment, medium voltage and instrumentation systems, tenant improvements, or new facilities, including experience in a lead or supervisory role.
Certification:Must possess a valid Professional Engineer License (Civil) in the State of California at the time of application
And
Must obtain and maintain a California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 or higher and an SWRCB Water Treatment Operator Grade 2 or higher within 36 months of appointment;
General contractor license is highly desirable.
Certified Construction Manager certification is highly desirable.
Obtaining and maintaining required certification is a condition of employment. Failure to obtain and maintain any required certifications noted within the stipulated timeframes shall be considered grounds for termination. The responsibility for obtaining and maintaining certifications is the sole responsibility of the employee.
This position is primarily responsible for overseeing the construction management and inspection of Public Works projects, not performing operations, maintenance, construction, repair, or installation of Department assets or systems, therefore, experience in the performance of these tasks shall not be considered as meeting the minimum experience qualifications.
Necessary Special Requirements
Must be able to respond to call-outs or emergencies including being on-call
Possession of a valid California Class “C: driver’s license is required upon application. For out-of-state applicants, a valid driver’s license is required and a valid California driver’s license is required within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c).
Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions
Work involves exposure to potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease. There is frequent need to stand, sit, stoop, walk, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in an office setting and operate office equipment, transport materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, and to travel to various locations. Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction with vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens and other printed documents. Must be able to hear in the normalaudio range with or without correction. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The San Bernardino Municipal Water Department offers a complete benefits package to full-time Mid-Management Unit employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, administrative, and sick leave.
Retirement for Current Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are current (Classic) members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% @ 55; highest single year of compensation.
Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who are not a member of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% @ 62; 3 year final compensation. New members will be obligated to pay 50% of the “normal cost” of their retirement benefits as required by State law.
To learn more details please visit our benefits page and our MOU page.
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Do you have a valid Driver's License? Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required. For out of State applicants, a valid driver's license is required. A valid Class "C" California Driver's License must be obtained within (10) days of appointment.
Did you graduate from High School or do you have a GED/Equivalent?
Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?
Do you have a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) issued by the State of California? A copy of the required certificate must be submitted with your application.
How many years of lead or supervisory experience do you have? Experience must be clearly noted in your application. "See Resume" will not suffice.
If you indicated having professional experience in construction management or project management handling multiple large and complex Public Works projects involving pipes and complex process facilities, wastewater collection systems, mechanical equipment, medium voltage and instrumentation systems, tenant improvements, or new facilities, including experience in a lead or supervisory role in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
07
How many years of full-time work experience do you have in construction management or project management handling multiple large and complex Public Works projects involving pipes and complex process facilities, wastewater collection systems, mechanical equipment, medium voltage and instrumentation systems, tenant improvements, or new facilities, including experience in a lead or supervisory role.
If you indicated having a Bachelor's degree, or higher, in a closely related field, please note the field below.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields?
Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development? Consider joining the City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department as a Principal Engineer.
The City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department is seeking a self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment responsible for planning, directing, supervising and reviewing the activities of staff engaged in the construction management, inspection, and constructability review, assisting in the planning and scheduling for the construction or alteration of water utility, water reclamation, sewer collections, power generation, and geothermal systems, gathering and compiling data, preparing and reviewing design plans for constructability, preparing or reviewing of construction cost estimates, specification, and reports, directing and assisting engineering personnel with matters association with construction management and construction inspection, and overseeing the management and coordination of contractor/developer installed projects.
The class of Principal Engineer is the advanced professional level class in the engineering series. Supervision is received from the Engineering Manager. Supervision may be exercised over Engineering Section staff. In the absence of the Engineering Manager, the Principal Engineer may act as his or her designee.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction, Architecture, Water Technology, Wastewater Technology, or closely related field, at least 4 years of increasingly responsible experience in construction management or project management handling multiple large and complex Public Works projects involving pipes and complex process facilities, wastewater collection systems, mechanical equipment, medium voltage and instrumentation systems, tenant improvements, or new facilities, including experience in a lead or supervisory role, and a valid Professional Engineer License (Civil) in the State of California, and a valid California Class "C" driver's license.
Minimum Qualifications
Click here to view the Principal Engineer job description.
Minimum Qualifications
For staff assigned to the Planning and Design Group, the following minimum qualifications shall apply:
Education:Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, or other related discipline
Experience:Four (4) years of civil engineering experience
Certification:Must possess a valid Professional Engineer License (Civil) in the State of California at the time of application
And
Must obtain and maintain a State of California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Distribution Operator Grade 2 Certificate and a SWRCB Water Treatment Operator Grade 2 Certificate within 36 months of hire date.
For staff assigned to the Construction Services Group, the following minimum qualifications shall apply:
Education:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, architecture, Water Technology, Wastewater Technology, or closely related field.
And
Experience:Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in construction management or project management handling multiple large and complex Public Works projects involving pipes and complex process facilities, wastewater collection systems, mechanical equipment, medium voltage and instrumentation systems, tenant improvements, or new facilities, including experience in a lead or supervisory role.
Certification:Must possess a valid Professional Engineer License (Civil) in the State of California at the time of application
And
Must obtain and maintain a California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 or higher and an SWRCB Water Treatment Operator Grade 2 or higher within 36 months of appointment;
General contractor license is highly desirable.
Certified Construction Manager certification is highly desirable.
Obtaining and maintaining required certification is a condition of employment. Failure to obtain and maintain any required certifications noted within the stipulated timeframes shall be considered grounds for termination. The responsibility for obtaining and maintaining certifications is the sole responsibility of the employee.
This position is primarily responsible for overseeing the construction management and inspection of Public Works projects, not performing operations, maintenance, construction, repair, or installation of Department assets or systems, therefore, experience in the performance of these tasks shall not be considered as meeting the minimum experience qualifications.
Necessary Special Requirements
Must be able to respond to call-outs or emergencies including being on-call
Possession of a valid California Class “C: driver’s license is required upon application. For out-of-state applicants, a valid driver’s license is required and a valid California driver’s license is required within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c).
Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions
Work involves exposure to potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease. There is frequent need to stand, sit, stoop, walk, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in an office setting and operate office equipment, transport materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, and to travel to various locations. Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction with vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens and other printed documents. Must be able to hear in the normalaudio range with or without correction. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The San Bernardino Municipal Water Department offers a complete benefits package to full-time Mid-Management Unit employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, administrative, and sick leave.
Retirement for Current Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are current (Classic) members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% @ 55; highest single year of compensation.
Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who are not a member of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% @ 62; 3 year final compensation. New members will be obligated to pay 50% of the “normal cost” of their retirement benefits as required by State law.
To learn more details please visit our benefits page and our MOU page.
01
Do you have a valid Driver's License? Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required. For out of State applicants, a valid driver's license is required. A valid Class "C" California Driver's License must be obtained within (10) days of appointment.
- Yes
- No
Did you graduate from High School or do you have a GED/Equivalent?
- Yes
- No
Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?
- Less than High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent
- High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent
- Less than 2 years of college
- 2 years of college
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
Do you have a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) issued by the State of California? A copy of the required certificate must be submitted with your application.
- Yes
- No
How many years of lead or supervisory experience do you have? Experience must be clearly noted in your application. "See Resume" will not suffice.
- None
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year but less than 3 years
- More than 3 years but less than 5 years
If you indicated having professional experience in construction management or project management handling multiple large and complex Public Works projects involving pipes and complex process facilities, wastewater collection systems, mechanical equipment, medium voltage and instrumentation systems, tenant improvements, or new facilities, including experience in a lead or supervisory role in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
07
How many years of full-time work experience do you have in construction management or project management handling multiple large and complex Public Works projects involving pipes and complex process facilities, wastewater collection systems, mechanical equipment, medium voltage and instrumentation systems, tenant improvements, or new facilities, including experience in a lead or supervisory role.
- None
- Less than 4 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
If you indicated having a Bachelor's degree, or higher, in a closely related field, please note the field below.
09
Do you have a Bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields?
- No
- Engineering
- Construction
- Architecture
- Water Technology
- Wastewater Technology
- Closely Related Field
- Required Question