Associate Engineer/Civil Engineer - Public Works

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department is hiring an Associate Engineer or Civil Engineer for its Engineering and Capital Projects team. The position performs civil engineering and project-management work involving public infrastructure and land development. Assignments vary by classification and departmental needs. The Associate Engineer performs advanced journey-level engineering and construction project management under general supervision, with particular emphasis on facilities-related vertical construction projects. The Civil Engineer provides technical analysis and review across vertical and horizontal engineering work and helps ensure public and private development complies with applicable requirements and codes. Neither classification has the full management and supervisory responsibilities assigned to a Senior Civil Engineer. The role includes reviewing plans, reports, calculations, cost estimates, approval conditions, and project documents; coordinating with City departments, developers, design professionals, contractors, consultants, and public agencies; and supporting project design, construction, permitting, bidding, and contract administration. The position also involves addressing field issues and public inquiries related to grading, land development, permits, utilities, and infrastructure improvements. Knowledge of ADA engineering as it applies to public buildings and rights-of-way is relevant to the work. The position receives general supervision for routine work and specific instructions on non-routine matters and deadlines. The normal schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and every other Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required to meet workload needs. The work environment varies by assignment and is typically primarily in an office or in the field. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work. There is currently one full-time vacancy in Public Works. The position is eligible for overtime pay and has a 12-month probationary period.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a directly related field.
Three years of professional engineering, architecture, and/or construction/project management experience related to private land development projects for the Associate Engineer classification; three years of civil engineering experience related to private land development projects for the Civil Engineer classification.
Valid Class C California driver’s license.
Associate Engineer: Engineer In Training (EIT) qualification.
Civil Engineer: valid registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Proficiency and comfort using computers, including Microsoft Office or Google tools and web-based tools.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and ability to develop effective working relationships.
Candidates with a foreign degree must provide official documentation verifying degree equivalency or matriculation upon hire, depending on position requirements.
Selected candidates must pass a thorough background investigation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate collaboration between Capital Project Engineering and Facilities teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Perform civil engineering work related to planning, design, review, and construction of Capital Improvement Program projects, including facilities-related vertical construction projects.
Provide engineering analysis and technical review of civil engineering and land development plans, reports, calculations, cost estimates, and project documents.
Coordinate with developers, design professionals, contractors, consultants, City departments, and other agencies to ensure proposed improvements meet applicable standards, policies, specifications, and requirements.
Review project conditions of approval for compliance with codes, regulations, and best practices, and make recommendations to the City Engineer.
Apply ADA engineering knowledge to public buildings and rights-of-way.
Coordinate and oversee project design and construction, monitor compliance with policies, procedures, codes, specifications, regulations, and standards, and administer bidding, contracts, permitting, document review, and progress meetings as applicable.
Calculate and collect fees associated with development permits.
Investigate field issues regarding land development construction and provide general direction to City inspectors and technicians on land development projects.
Serve as a point of contact for residents, property owners, contractors, and private engineers regarding grading, land development, and infrastructure improvements.
Respond to public questions and concerns, provide information, and resolve complaints concerning permits, utilities, plan reviews, and City standards.
Research and review historical documents and analyze potential alternatives for land development projects.
Coordinate with City divisions, including Water, Wastewater, Streets, and CIP Engineering, to ensure proposed construction meets departmental needs and requirements.
Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.