Supervising Engineers (Water Resources)

About the role

The City of Santa Barbara’s Public Works Department is searching for three (3) Supervising Engineers to deliver Water and Wastewater capital infrastructure projects in design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, assign, and review the work of staff responsible for professional and technical engineering work for the Public Works Department, primarily in the areas of water and wastewater planning, design, and construction management of capital projects.
• Work in collaboration with Principal Engineers to establish priorities and direct the work of consultants and contractors in the design and construction of Water and Wastewater public improvements.
• Manage and participate in the construction of capital projects based on plans, specifications, cost and quantity estimates, and bid documents.
• Negotiate terms and fees and approve contractor and consultant pay requests.
• Prepare analytical and statistical reports, grant applications, and outside consultant contracts.
• Manage, coordinate, and schedule projects and oversee the maintenance of records, maps, and construction project documents.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration, prepare cost estimates, monitor and control expenditures, track staff time and budgets.
• Respond to public-information inquiries and complaints and solve controversial and complex technical and logistical problems for engineering staff, developers, builders and the general public.
• Select and train staff.
• Attend and chair public meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• A valid California registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Experience in supervising and managing engineering projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater engineering principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.