ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER
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The Associate Civil Engineer works.
ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER
DEFINITION
Under direction, the Associate Civil Engineer is responsible for overseeing and performing a variety of complex professional field and office engineering work in connection with the Design, Development, Special Projects, Transportation and Construction Sections of the Engineering Division and other related engineering projects; may serve as project leader with supervisory responsibility; and performs other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Associate Civil Engineer works as a project leader on major projects or programs, may supervise technical and professional staff, makes recommendations to senior staff on complex matters, and works with administrative staff of other agencies. This position may act in the absence of a Senior Civil Engineer, as assigned. The Associate Civil Engineer is distinguished from the Senior Civil Engineer in that the latter may supervise a major section in the Engineering Division and may act for the City Engineer as assigned. It is further distinguished from the Assistant Civil Engineer which performs more routine engineering assignments under general supervision or project lead direction.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Direction is provided by the Senior Civil Engineer, Assistant City Engineer, or City Engineer.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
The Associate Civil Engineer oversees consultants and may supervise assistant or junior professional staff, technical staff, and/or lead a design team or an engineering unit.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supervisory Functions
Oversees consultants and may assign, direct, and supervise professional and technical staff engaged in a variety of public works, land development and transportation projects; reviews engineering work prepared by staff; may prepare performance evaluations or provide feedback on the performance of subordinate staff; and may be assigned as the lead of a project team within various engineering sections.
Administrative Functions
Oversees and/or prepares plans, specifications, and estimates for complex public works projects; reviews complex land development projects; monitors and reviews work of consulting firms and administers consultant agreements; performs and reviews a variety of transportation/traffic studies; reviews, analyzes, and prepares reports and make recommendations; prepares engineering budgets and funding requests; may be assigned to act as program coordinator on a variety of programs or be the liaison to City commissions, such as planning commission, lighting and landscape districts, and traffic impact fee programs.
General Engineering Functions
Plans and performs engineering research; directs the collection of field data; reviews and prepares engineering considerations, and plan checks new development proposals; utilizes personal computer to perform CAD, word processing, spreadsheet and specialized functions including pavement management system, master plans, and inventory data base software; administers construction contracts; supervises and prepares legal descriptions, documents, and actions necessary to acquire rights of way and easements; processes encroachment requests into city easements and rights of way; approves cost estimates and construction plans; investigates claims against the City by contractors; provides administrative and engineering assistance to developers, contractors, consultants, other agencies, and the general public to resolve complaints and problems, and ensures successful project completion.
Studies/Agreements
Oversees and conducts preliminary studies of engineering projects including making calculations, preparing budgets and project schedule, gathering supporting data, and analyzing alternatives; conducts utility master plan studies and fee updates; monitors updates in the pavement management system; negotiates and prepares consultant agreements; and prepares applications for grant funding.
Project Design/Contract Administration
Acts as lead project engineer performing design work on complex capital improvement projects; prepares or administers through consultants final contract drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates and reports for (Capitol???) improvements including road projects, street maintenance, sidewalk repair program, ADA improvements, grade separations, overpasses, interchanges, buildings, water distribution systems, storm drain systems, sewer collection systems, water reclamation plants, pumping systems, airports and golf courses; inspects construction projects; acts as resident engineer responsible for contract administration on assigned projects; and tracks budget and schedule for all assigned capital improvement projects.
Development Plan Review
Oversees and reviews plans, maps and easements; checks tentative maps; checks final maps, improvement plans and industrial/commercial building sites for conformance with conditions of approval, city plan check manual and city standards and policies; writes engineering conditions for new development including subdivisions, site plans, conditional use permits, planned unit developments; works in the City’s permit center, as assigned; and assists with administering the City’s lighting and landscaping assessment districts.
Transportation
Designs signing and striping plans, and traffic signals; monitors the City’s traffic impact fee program; determines trip generation rates for development proposals; prepares and reviews traffic studies; reviews traffic aspects of development proposals; and conducts traffic surveys.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated Knowledge of:
Civil engineering principles, practices and methods of planning, design, construction and maintenance of public works, wastewater, and/or water projects; the strengths, properties and uses of construction materials; freeway interchange and other major transportation project design principles; principles, practices, and methods of design for subdivision maps and improvement plans; water distribution, wastewater collection, and storm drainage systems; wastewater treatment plants; land surveying; effective contract administration methods and procedures; hydraulics, mechanical, structural and sanitary engineering; assessment districts and Mello-Roos districts; transportation/traffic engineering principles; Caltrans and other government agency policies and procedures for project development; environmental report process including CEQA and NEPA requirements; solid waste management techniques; effective report writing requirements and techniques; effective communication techniques; personal computer usage and CAD, spreadsheet and word processing applications; principles and practices of effective supervision.
Demonstrated Skills to:
Perform and/or direct preliminary engineering and final design work including preparation of environmental documents, plans specifications and estimates for major transportation and utility projects; prepare conditions of approval for major development projects, checking improvement plans and estimates, and checking subdivision maps; effectively work with administrative staff of other agencies to accomplish joint projects; manage programs such as lighting and landscape district program, pavement management program, and traffic impact fee programs; administer large consultant contracts; supervise others in the successful completion of projects; make sound decisions regarding complex issues; utilize personal computers and computer software to perform CAD, word processing, spreadsheet and specialized functions such as master plans, pavement management system, or data base software; outline and analyze engineering data and prepare complete and comprehensive reports; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; exemplify an enthusiastic, resourceful, and effective customer service attitude with all who are contacted in the course of work.
Ability to:
Effectively apply the required knowledge and skills in the daily performance of assigned duties; and learn and apply the City’s policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and ordinances that are necessary for this job classification. Experience, Education, and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience: Three years of progressively responsible public works related professional engineering experience in civil, wastewater, water, transportation or related engineering field.
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or related field.
Training: Any recent training such as academic courses and certification programs which are relevant to this job classification.
License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license at the time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City.
Certification: Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California with good standing is required.
Other Requirements: Willingness and ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime, and be available on call as required; attend meetings, conferences, and seminars during work and non-work hours; and work under adverse conditions such as in traffic, around heavy construction equipment, and in inclement weather.
Special Requirements: Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to: work in a standard office environment; drive a vehicle; read fine print on blueprints and computer monitors; converse by telephone, two-way radio, in person, or around the noise of heavy construction equipment; move across rough terrain and bridge scaffolding; climb into and out of sewers and trenches, up 25 foot ladders, and several flights of stairs; use drafting instruments, calculators, and personal computers; and strength to safely lift and maneuver office supplies, blueprints, and boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
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