Associate Civil Engineer

Vacancies

• Flood Control (1 Vacancy)
• Building Inspection Development (1 Vacancy)

The Position

To do a variety of difficult field and office professional civil engineering work; to be in charge of difficult design on a project basis; to lead technical and construction staff in the office or serve as a consultant to field staff; to help lead and train lower-level professional staff; and to do related work as required.

About the Role

This classification is distinguished from the next lower level of Assistant Engineer in that the latter classification is the journey level in the series and is usually assigned only to part of a major project or is responsible for all of a project of average difficulty, while the former classification will usually be responsible for an entire project and, within established administrative limits and time schedules, will plan, organize, and execute the project with a minimum amount of supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement flood control improvement projects that protect lives, property, and infrastructure by reducing flood risks, while also supporting economic stability, and enhancing community resilience.
• Improve water quality, protect habitats, and create long-term environmental and social benefits.
• Review building plans, engineering calculations, energy reports, and other related documents for conformance with building codes and structural design standards.
• Advises field inspection and office administrative staff on technical questions.
• Aid in building permit issuance, as needed.
• Develop and implement project costs and schedules based on relevant and current markets and industry standards.
• Prepare reports, technical documents, and grant applications; coordinate with stakeholders, partner agencies, and the public.
• Ensure design intent is maintained during construction.
• Examine and analyze contractor submittals and RFIs.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as Public Works Engineer or similar role with emphasis in capital improvement projects and construction.
• Strong knowledge of public agency standards and guidelines; municipal and environmental regulations and ordinances; and ability to research and interpret local, state and federal regulations.
• Ability to collect, organize, interpret and maintain variety of project-related information and to keep simultaneous multiple review projects moving to completion and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to develop and implement project costs and schedules based on relevant and current markets and industry standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate one to one and in groups, on the phone, virtually, and in person, with Engineering staff and other consultants, other Public Works Departments, developers, engineers and the public.
• Proficient in the use of engineering software and technologies, including Autodesk Civil 3D, with experience in design and analysis, and staying current with latest industry trends and advancements.
• Experience in planning and designing public works Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) projects, including roadway, pedestrian, bicycle, and bridge improvements.
• Experience in reviewing contractor submittals and RFIs, and ensure design intent is maintained during construction.
• Experience in preparing reports, technical documents, and grant applications; coordinate with stakeholders, partner agencies, and the public.
• Experience with building plan review, inspection and/or design in accordance with California building standards code, ADA provisions and/or structural requirements of ASCE7.
• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional civil engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.

Qualifications

• Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in the classification of Assistant Engineer in the Alameda County classified service.
• License: Possession of a valid License as a Professional Engineer by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
• Licenses: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Skills

• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Mathematics as applied to civil engineering.
• Strengths, properties, and use of engineering materials.
• Hydrology and hydraulic design.
• Traffic engineering analysis and design.
• Administering public works construction contracts.
• Surveying and its application to construction.
• Various methods of communication, including report writing, oral and graphic presentation.
• Computers and associated software, including Autodesk Civil 3D Design.