Associate Civil Engineer

About the role

The City of Carson is seeking eligible candidates for the position of Associate Civil Engineer. Applicants must possess valid Civil Engineering license (PE) in the State of California.

Responsibilities

• Develops comprehensive plans for the design and construction of major public works projects.
• As project engineer for assigned projects, plans and organizes the design and construction of major public works facilities.
• Coordinates and monitors project progress to ensure timely progress of permit clearances and acquisitions/right-of-way, plans/specifications, contracting and budget monitoring.
• Coordinates activities with other departments and outside agencies to obtain various approvals.
• Participates in the selection process for consultants and contracts.
• Acts as contract administrator on capital projects.
• Participates in the development of plans, specifications and estimates for the construction of public works projects.
• Inspects project sites to assist in the solution of difficult problems.
• Interprets specifications and city policy.
• Reviews plans for construction prepared by private engineers.
• Prepares various applications for State and Federal grants.
• Assists in the preparation of capital improvement plans and budget.
• Prepares necessary Council agenda items.
• Confers with staff regarding project priorities and programs.
• Provides information to and consults with the public.

Qualifications

• A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:
• Education and/or Experience: Any combination equivalent to graduation from a recognized college or university with a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering or related field and three (3) years of full time, paid professional experience in civil engineering. Experience and/or education in a related field may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Knowledge of:
• Principles and practicies of civil engineering.
• Modern methods and techniques as applied to design, construction, maintenance and contract administration of public works projects.
• Grant-in-aid programs as they relate to public works.
• Computer aided design (CAD).
• Design and construction of major public works facilities.

Working Conditions

• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Positions in this class normally require to meet approved minimal physical and medical standards.
• Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Perform lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job.
• Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• May be required to use city or personal vehicle in the course of employment.
• May be required to attend periodic evening meetings and/or to travel within and out of City boundaries to attend meetings.