Civil Engineer

KDG Construction Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented Civil Engineer to join our team supporting the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Maintenance & Operations division. Key Responsibilities: Performs highly complex civil engineering work related to the planning, design, and construction of District facilities and site improvements; provides technical direction to District personnel, commissioned architects, and consulting engineers; and certifies civil engineering design plansApply civil engineering principles, practices, processes, and procedures to the planning, design, and construction of FSD projects, including project scope development, budget preparation, design review, and technical coordination with District and external professional staffProvides technical direction to commissioned architects and consulting civil engineers regarding District policies, standards, and design guidelines for site development, including grading, paving, fencing, parking layouts, streets, storm drainage, sewer systems, and other site improvements associated with new construction and major alterations to existing facilities and sitesProvides technical direction to personnel within the Civil Engineering Unit in the preparation and review of project scope documents, topographic surveys, design drawings, specifications, and related technical documentsObtains and manages contracts and task orders for civil engineering, land surveying, and related professional servicesReviews civil engineering plans, specifications, and related documents prepared by commissioned architects and consulting engineers for conformance with District policies, standards, design guidelines, applicable codes, and project requirements; identifies conflicts with other architectural and engineering features and directs or recommends necessary revisionsDevelops, updates, and maintains civil engineering standards, guidelines, and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and industry practices and to promote quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in construction, maintenance, and operationDirects and reviews site development studies to determine the feasibility and estimated cost of site grading, street improvements, utility improvements, and other civil engineering requirements associated with property acquisition and developmentProvides technical advice and resolves civil engineering issues encountered during construction; advises contractors, commissioned architects and engineers, District construction inspectors, and other project personnel regarding civil engineering requirements and field conditionsProvides professional certification of civil engineering designs and documents for assigned District and commissioned projects, as authorized by applicable professional licensing requirementsCoordinates with the City of Los Angeles and civil engineering consultants to obtain review and approval of drawings and permits for off-site improvements adjacent to District school sites, including B-Permit and A-Permit work such as sidewalks, driveways, bus drop-offs, ADA curb ramps, and related improvements; coordinates permit closeout activitiesAssists the Real Estate Department with civil engineering matters related to property transactions, including preparation and review of legal descriptions, determination of easements, updating of parcel maps, and closure of street vacations Required Qualifications: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineeringA valid license as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and GeologistsMinimum eight (8) years’ full-time paid professional experience in civil design on commercial or public agency projects, preferably in educational facilitiesExperience in AutoCAD software designProficiency in office computer software (Word, Excel, Adobe, etc.) Anticipated Salary Range: $130,000.00 – $145,000.00 per year About KDG: KDG Construction Consulting is a leading provider of program, project, and construction management services. The firm serves clients in a broad range of markets throughout Southern California, including transportation, public infrastructure, and large-scale facilities. KDG provides a full spectrum of management and technical services spanning the entire life cycle of a construction project. Employment with KDG: KDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.