Civil Engineering Associate

DEFINTION              
 
Performs professional engineering assignments with instructions and receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems in the planning, plan checking, field inspecting, designing, and managing the construction of public works projects or in the regulation of traffic flow.  
 
SUPERVISION

Works under the general supervision of the Principal Civil Engineer, Supervising Civil Engineer, or designee. Exercises technical supervision over assigned staff.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
 
Performs project management through all phases of a capital improvement project, including project development, preliminary design, design, construction and installation, commissioning, and close-out. Oversees and reviews consultants’ designs and specifications and manages project engineering records. Monitors contractors’ progress during construction and ensures that complete and accurate as-built records are prepared and obtained. 
 
Gathers and organizes data and prepares designs, maps, estimates, reports, plans, and specifications for the construction, alteration, and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.
 
Performs preliminary or feasibility investigations and prepares reports, including environmental and hazardous waste evaluations.
 
Performs planning studies, including sewer capacity, data collections, budgeting, preparation of project schedules, and tracking of actual versus planned progress and cost.
 
Prepares and manages grant applications.
 
Performs , materials evaluation, selection, and prepares martials testing requirements and analysis.
 
Prepares design studies and reports, including preparation of plans, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates for engineering projects.
 
Performs forensic engineering for structural and other failures, geotechnical engineering, and engineering surveying.
 
Inspects construction sites to monitor progress and quality of workmanship;ensures compliance with architectural or engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
 
Provides assistance at the counter by issuing permits, processing payments, answering phones, responding to questions and complaints, and reviewing a wide variety of complex plans, maps, and legal descriptions.
 
Reviews water meter applications and makes recommendations for new meters.
 
Performs field engineering calculations in response to change orders and contract estimates, and negotiates, mitigates claims , and the monitors labor compliance.
 
Prepares and checks legal descriptions; reviews subdivision maps and private development plans.
 
Performs plan checks and approves off-site improvement drawings of private developers.
 
Researches citizen complaints and requests for traffic control devices and prepares written reports.
 
Prepares, reviews, and evaluates bid documents and requests for proposals. Prepares staff reports.
 
Performs other duties as assigned.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 
Knowledge of:
 
Principles and practices of civil, structural and traffic engineering, drafting, and survey methods
Design, construction, and maintenance requirements of public works facilities, including buildings, streets, water distribution, and drainage systems and sanitary sewers
Mathematics and surveying applicable to civil and traffic engineering
Strengths, properties, and uses of materials of construction
Statistical procedures applicable to compilation, analysis, and presentation of engineering data
Principles of customer service
 
Ability to:
 
Apply civil engineering principles to the solution of specific complex problems
Read, interpret, prepare, and check professional engineering drawings, legal descriptions, survey notes, street, and traffic signal plans
Utilize computer aided drafting software, GIS, plan checking, and permitting software to perform engineering functions, calculations, and create databases, spreadsheets, and reports 
Read, interpret, and implement provisions of, but not limited to, the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, Uniform Building Code, California Environmental Quality Act, Subdivision Map Act, Traffic Manual, Highway Design Manual, and other regulatory documents
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other City employees and the public
Provide effective customer service
Work independently with minimal supervision
 
Skill in:
 
Problem solving principles and organization
Using a personal computer and applicable software applications
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing
Preparing and presenting clear, concise, and accurate oral and written reports and recommendations 
Public relations

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction technology, construction management, design and drafting or a closely related field. 
 
Experience: Three years of recent, paid progressively responsible experience in civil engineering.

Licenses and Certificates:
 
Possession of a valid Class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. 
 
Successfully passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam administered by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying or possession of the Engineer-In-Training certification required by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. 
 
Possession of a Professional Engineering License may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is regularly performed indoors in an office environment and occasionally outdoors in climatic weather conditions to perform site inspections. Work outdoors may require use of some safety gear and the taking of necessary precautions in the presence of construction machinery, vehicular traffic and the attendant potential physical hazards. Work outdoors may include such factors as noise, dust, and slippery surfaces.How to Apply: 
 
Applicants must submit a clear, concise, completed on-line City Application along with any required supplemental application materials with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline. If you do not submit your on-line application by the filing deadline, you will not be considered for this position.  Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process.
 
If you would like for your education to be considered, you must attach a copy of your college level transcripts or diploma to your online application. Applicants who indicate receipt of college level coursework or degree from a foreign institution must provide United States credential equivalency verification along with a copy of your college diploma/transcripts. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than the filing deadline. Failure to do so may result in your application being evaluated without the education being considered.
 
Selection Process: 
 
All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding your work history and qualifications for the position.  All applicants will be reviewed and only those applicants determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Testing may consist of the following and is subject to change as needs dictate:

Training and Experience Evaluation - 100%

 
If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position.

 

Background Investigation:
 
Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

 

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally rich community.  As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact. 

 

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees.  Join us!

 

Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities.  Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only).

 

Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.

Salary : $108,742 - $134,222