Senior Civil Engineer

About the role

The Senior Civil Engineer is responsible for managing large or complex engineering projects, performing technical engineering work, and ensuring compliance with city standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned projects, resolves discrepancies between field conditions and design plans, and recommends methods of resolving complex problems.
• Affirms the technical responsibility for coordinating/preparing/reviewing complete projects, including engineering reports, calculations, plans and special provisions in accordance with City standards and codes.
• Makes structural and technical engineering analysis of proposed projects; evaluates need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations; reviews plans for conformity to uniform codes, local ordinances, and state and federal regulations.
• Performs drafting and computing work; gathers, compiles, reviews and validates calculations and field data for the design, layout and construction of roadway, flood control, infrastructure and related projects.
• Makes field tests and takes samples for laboratory test of materials; inspects jobsites to assure work quality and assure that jobsites and work activities are in compliance with all laws, regulations, policies and safety standards.
• Responds to questions from citizens and agencies on engineering projects and plans.
• Maintains records and files associated with engineering projects.
• Interprets and explains technical specifications, and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Writes technical and analytical reports, and makes technical estimates of a specialized nature in connection with civil engineering projects.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering, preferably with a municipal or government agency, or closely related experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Required Licenses or Certifications: Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by the California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required.

Skills

• Analyzing issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations based on findings.
• Interpreting and applying engineering standards and procedures, Federal and state rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Reading and interpreting engineering plans and specifications, plats and other related documents.
• Analyzing and evaluating technical engineering data and construction documentation.
• Checking designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications of engineering projects.
• Reviewing and verifying mathematical calculations.
• Making accurate drawings and maps and keeping accurate field notes.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing complex engineering software applications, including AutoCAD.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees, officials, and representatives from other local, state and Federal agencies.

Benefits

The City of Compton offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• CalPERS Retirement – Secure pension through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System
• Lifetime Medical Coverage for Retirees – Fully funded by the City after 5 years of service with CalPers
• CalPERS Health Benefits Program – Choice of 10 health plans, with City-paid premiums for employees and eligible dependents (up to the annual Kaiser family rate)
• Employer-Paid Vision and Dental Insurance – For both employees and eligible dependents
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance – Offered through UNUM
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – For healthcare and dependent care expenses through American Fidelity
• Employee-Sponsored Supplemental Benefits – Optional coverage such as life, disability, and accident insurance

Pay

$104,296.56 - $122,292.00 Annually

Schedule

Full-Time