Senior Civil Engineer

About the role

The intent of this posting is to fill one regular full-time position and create an eligibility list that may be used to fill permanent and limited term vacancies for the next 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assumes the responsibility for coordinating, developing, overseeing, and preparing civil construction drawings related to moderate to complex transmission and distribution substation projects.
• Completes moderate to complex civil design work for various SMUD assets which could include completing studies and calculations of midsize to large projects that range from drainage improvements to structural design: applies national, state and local agency standards and guidelines while completing engineering work; coordinates with governmental agencies and SMUD departments.
• Initiates, coordinates and acts as the SMUD contract manager for small to medium contracts; supports various small projects throughout SMUD by acting as the civil substation project manager; interfaces with SMUD procurement, evaluates proposals, drafts task authorizations for various contracts, and manages moderately sized contracts and contracted outsourced work.
• Schedules, hours and locations may fluctuate based on business needs.

Requirements

• At least five (5+) years of progressively responsible work experience in the design, construction, or maintenance of civil and/or structural assets.
• Knowledge Of Methods and techniques of project management and report preparation and writing; fundamentals and practices of contract and budget administration; procedures and practices for overseeing contractors’ work activities; fundamentals of cost control, project scheduling, and electrical, transmission and distribution; theory, fundamentals and practices of civil/structural engineering design; theory, fundamentals and regulations governing safety and construction of civil/structural systems and facilities; fundamentals, procedures and practices related to construction/fabrication/installation methods, equipment and materials; computer aided drafting and design software (such as AutoCAD); construction codes and applicable safety standards; fundamentals, procedures and practices related to engineering mathematics, statistical evaluation techniques, and engineering economics; techniques and practices for cost benefit analyses, and problem research and resolution; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• To Monitor the progress of projects and ensure adherence to established budget constraints; develop work plans, schedules and cost estimates; write technical specifications; prepare bid packages and proposals; negotiate with external representatives on behalf of SMUD; plan, oversee and review the work of others; use state-of-the-art computer software to design civil/structural/architectural systems and facilities; maintain computer databases for collection, interpretation and reporting of data; read and interpret engineering documents and drawings, plans, diagrams, and specifications; use the full suite of Microsoft products and other applications; assist in planning and implementing system protection enhancements and upgrades; assess situations, documents and data for conformance to established policy and procedures; interpret, assess and apply pertinent policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements; ensure adherence to established safety policies, practices and procedures; compile and prepare technical, statistical, analytical, and/or oral reports and presentations; communicate effectively orally and in writing internally/externally; establish and maintain effective working relationships internally/externally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Professional registration in civil and/or structural engineering in the state of California.
• Transmission experience above 69kV.

Skills

• Professional registration in civil and/or structural engineering in the state of California.
• Transmission experience above 69kV.

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Retail through Public Employees Retirement System
457 and 401(k) plans available
Flexible Savings Account
Short and Long Term Disability
Employee and Spouse Life Insurance

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.