Associate Civil Engineer (Open and Promotional)

County of San Mateo•San Mateo, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Works of the County of San Mateo is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer. There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Department of Public Work’s Design and Construction Section. This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies in either the Design and Construction or Utilities and Watershed Protection sections. The Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer assigned to the Design and Construction Section would perform AutoCAD/Civil3D work and work on Public Works infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage, retaining walls, bridges, sewer, and other public works facilities including the planning, designing, preparation of construction bid documents, overseeing construction activities in the field, and performing inspection of public works infrastructures. This position may also involve the application and management of outside grants associated with Public Works facilities. Assistant Engineer is the entry or trainee level class of this series. Under immediate supervision employees perform first level professional civil engineering field and office work while acting in a trainee capacity in connection with the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a wide variety of civil engineering projects. This class is flexibly staffed with Associate Engineer, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating necessary proficiency. Associate Engineer is the journey level job classification and is responsible for routine office or field projects. Employees are expected to be fully competent to independently perform a full range of duties requiring a high level of technical expertise, and some periodic supervisory responsibilities. Employees may also serve as a resident engineer on smaller, less complex construction projects. Associate Civil Engineer is the registered journey level classification in the engineering series. At this level, a high degree of technical expertise and some periodic lead responsibilities are required. Under general supervision, incumbents may perform a variety of professional engineering tasks in such areas as planning, design, traffic engineering & operations and construction inspection of roads, park trails, bridges, drainage, sanitary sewer systems, water supply, and other public works projects. Associate Civil Engineers may provide lead direction to other staff in completing projects of greater difficulty and complexity. Incumbents will be required to perform field work in support of the planning, design, and/or construction inspection of public works projects. NOTE: Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer differs from the Associate Engineer classification in that Associate Civil Engineers are registered as professional engineers in the State of California and may provide lead direction to other staff in completing projects of greater difficulty and complexity.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of hire (for Associate Civil Engineer).
Possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent (for some positions).
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering OR twenty-four semester units in civil engineering courses and three years of civil engineering experience in office, field or survey party work OR possession of an Engineer in Training Certificate (for Assistant Engineer).
Two years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects (for Associate Engineer).
In addition to possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of hire, two years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects (for Associate Civil Engineer).
Knowledge of civil engineering practices and procedures including design and construction methods and techniques.
Knowledge of strength and properties and uses of materials and hydraulics.
Knowledge of civil engineering design and drafting principles.
Knowledge of surveying methods.
Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in civil engineering projects.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in civil engineering construction work.
Knowledge of construction inspection techniques.
Knowledge of hydraulics and strength of materials.
Knowledge of principles of engineering as they apply to public works projects.
Knowledge of engineering mathematics and their application to engineering problems.
Ability to inspect civil engineering work in progress.
Ability to prepare clear, concise correspondence and reports.
Ability to comply with safety procedures.
Ability to supervise subordinate staff.
Ability to perform engineering calculations and routine design work.
Ability to solve surveying problems.
Ability to prepare neat and accurate maps, drawings, notes and reports.

Nice To Haves

Technically knowledgeable and experienced in the principles and practices of civil engineering, public works design, construction, and/or maintenance.
An effective communicator, both orally and in writing; able to represent the County in meetings and presentations to various groups including property owners, community groups, regulatory and other governmental agencies, and the public.
Customer-focused and interpersonally effective in dealing with staff, engineers, contractors, and the public, and in coordinating with law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and other agencies when necessary.
Able to provide information to the public and other governmental agencies, in person or over the telephone, regarding County procedures and regulations, facility locations, plan requirements, and property ownership, which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures.
Experienced with designing public works projects such as road improvements, bridges, drainage and flood control improvements, parks facilities, water treatment and distribution systems, and sanitary sewer systems.
Experienced with computer aided drafting software such as AutoCAD/Civil3D or similar.
Possession of Engineer in Training Certificate is preferred (for Assistant Engineer).

Responsibilities

Perform AutoCAD/Civil3D work on Public Works infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage, retaining walls, bridges, sewer, and other public works facilities.
Plan, design, prepare construction bid documents, oversee construction activities in the field, and perform inspection of public works infrastructures.
Apply and manage outside grants associated with Public Works facilities.
Perform first level professional civil engineering field and office work in a trainee capacity.
Advance to higher levels after gaining experience and demonstrating necessary proficiency.
Perform routine office or field projects independently.
Serve as a resident engineer on smaller, less complex construction projects.
Perform a variety of professional engineering tasks in areas such as planning, design, traffic engineering & operations and construction inspection of roads, park trails, bridges, drainage, sanitary sewer systems, water supply, and other public works projects.
Provide lead direction to other staff in completing projects of greater difficulty and complexity.
Perform field work in support of the planning, design, and/or construction inspection of public works projects.
Serve as resident engineer on routine construction projects.
Prepare designs, plans, and specifications for routine projects.
Assist in drafting and preparing instructions for bidders, proposals, affidavits, bonds, specifications, change orders, and other documents and reports involved in the construction of engineering projects.
Gather, compile, and compute data using engineering, drafting, and calculating instruments and techniques to prepare designs, plans, estimates, technical reports, and specifications for the construction, alterations, maintenance, and operations of a variety of engineering projects.
Supervise subordinate personnel in a variety of capacities.
Inspect construction projects for conformance with specifications, safety standards, and federal, state, and local regulations.
Conduct economic cost and quantity estimates for assigned projects.
Manage and coordinate with various consultants.
Perform development plan reviews and prepare plan review comments.
Interpret and address current environmental regulations.
Analyze and evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare concise and effective technical staff reports.