Associate Civil Engineer

City of Monterey•Monterey, CA

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About The Position

The Associate Engineer position with the City of Monterey is a pivotal role within the municipality's engineering team. As an Associate Engineer, you will contribute your expertise under the supervision of senior engineering staff, playing a key role in the planning, design, and implementation of various projects. Responsibilities include conducting research, preparing engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders such as project managers, contractors, and regulatory agencies. The position involves a hands-on approach to project management, overseeing activities from conception to completion. The Associate Engineer is integral to ensuring the successful execution of public works projects, contributing to the city's infrastructure development and maintenance. This role requires a combination of technical proficiency, project coordination skills, and a commitment to enhancing the community's overall infrastructure and public services.

Requirements

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from a college or university with major work in civil engineering.
Three (3) years of responsible experience in civil engineering.
Possession, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hiring, of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in one of the following disciplines: Civil, Environmental, or Traffic Engineering is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD) is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Prepare and supervise preparation of engineering plans, calculations, cost estimates and specifications for the construction of streets, storm drains, sewers, buildings, parks, harbor projects, street lighting and other facilities
Assist and direct subordinate staff member on difficult engineering problems
Prepare scopes of work, request for proposals, and evaluate proposals
Review plans, calculations, cost estimates and specifications for City projects prepared by consultants
Check plans, calculations, cost estimates and specifications for accuracy of design and completeness, and make suggestions for revisions and improvements
Prepare notice to bidders, issue addendums, obtain bids, and evaluate bid proposals
Serves as Resident Engineer for construction projects
Monitor contingency budget and keep log of potential and executed change orders
Coordinate engineering work with other departmental sections, divisions, outside agencies, and project stakeholders
Review plans for subdivisions and other private developments
Supervise subordinate staff, offer guidance, ensure proper training, perform evaluations, and provide other supervisory support as necessary to ensure performance
Prepare grant applications and manage grant funded projects with reporting requirements
Meet with City, State and other officials to resolve problems affecting engineering projects
Prepare and compile engineering and special reports
Write and review property and right-of-way descriptions
Provide information to the public on department operations for current and proposed projects
Prepare staff reports and make presentations at Board, Commission, and City Council meetings
Attend meetings and conferences
Support the relationship between the City of Monterey and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff
Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
Perform other job-related duties within the scope of this job classification as assigned