Associate Engineer - Design

City of Anaheim•Anaheim, CA

About The Position

The City of Anaheim Public Works Department is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Associate Engineer to support the Design Services Section. This position will perform professional and technical engineering work including project management, contract administration, engineering design and related capital programs. An Associate Engineer will also assist higher level engineers on large and complex public works projects. The Associate Engineer position under the Public Works Design Services Section is a critical position due to its key role in administrating capital projects.

Requirements

Two (2) years of professional engineering experience, supplemented by a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Possession of an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or certification as a Professional Engineer (PE).
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a State of California Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Civil Engineering is highly desirable.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Management of public works capital improvement projects and consultants especially for roadway and/or bridge projects.

Responsibilities

Project Manager for assigned capital improvements projects. Projects include street widening, street rehabilitation, sidewalk gap closure, facility and on-site improvements, bridge widening, trail improvements, and special projects.
Manage city staff and design consultants to ensure assigned projects are completed on time and within budget.
Plan check City led projects to ensure design compliance with city and industry standards.
Review preliminary and final plans for grading, street and traffic improvements, public utility and telecommunication projects, cost estimates, schedules, and specifications for private development and public improvement projects including street, water, traffic, traffic control, sewer, and storm drain improvements; supervise and assist in project review, design, and contract administration.
Calculate special sewer and drainage assessment reimbursement district fees; maintain mapping file.
Issue and revise permits and update permit fees; process utility annexation agreements.
Review plans including building, grading, right-of construction permits.
Review entitlement applications and plans to ensure conformance with City Standards.
Analyze and compute field data pertaining to grades, alignments, and topographical features; perform hydrology, hydraulic, and other calculations; review and coordinate the work involved in hillside development.
Coordinate public works and water utility activities with other City departments, divisions, sections, and outside agencies.
Assist higher-level engineers on large and complex development projects or public works construction projects.
Act as a project management engineer on assigned construction projects; administer project from inception to completion including design, review, public meetings, bidding and construction; develop scope of work; serve as liaison to City staff, developers, engineers, consultants, the general public and external agencies on proposed development projects; and develop project timelines and sets priorities.
As assigned, supervise, plan, prioritize, assign, and review the work of project staff; participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
Perform or supervise checking tentative and final subdivision maps to determine accuracy of professional engineering design computations and existence of adequate street, sewer, and storm drainage plans; verify project compliance with conditions of approval, the Subdivision Map Act,, the Anaheim Municipal Code, and other subdivision regulations or requirements
Review work of private engineers and plan check staff for compliance with City standards and practices; review shop drawings submitted by construction contractors; determine engineering requirements for new developments; review and provide recommendations for processing change orders requested by contractors.
Participate in the selection of private consulting engineering services; prepare proposals; conduct interviews and review consultant qualifications; provide recommendations in the selection of consulting engineers.
Participate in development activities; assist developers in planning for adequate water to new or redeveloped areas; prepare and draft agreements with developers; lead the review and approval of plans submitted by developers.
Coordinate and oversee projects with other agencies and departments; prepare reports for the City Council.
Confer with architects, engineers, and consultants in the collection of data to prepare cost and construction estimates, legal descriptions, and plans for engineering projects.
Perform network analysis to simulate field conditions; identify any areas in need of upgrade; prepare and maintain area system distribution network analysis model.
Review and update engineering standard drawings, specifications, and design criteria.
Participate in the preparation and administration of the section budget; maintain and monitor budgetary controls; submit cash flow reports.
Respond to questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff regarding engineering and development projects.
Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards and committees; as assigned, attend and participate in a variety of meetings including Planning Commission, Neighborhood Council, and Traffic Calming meetings.
Prepare engineering studies and reports including initial environmental impact and water supply industry reports.
Prepare regional, state, and federal grants and other federally funded projects; monitor and track application requests and approved grant programs.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil engineering, traffic engineering, and surveying/mapping.
Perform related duties as required.
Review pavement management systems (PMS) surveys/reports; coordinate review of sanitary sewer studies.
Review permit requirements and update engineering standard drawings and specifications.
Survey and inspect project locations; analyze existing project documentation including maps, drawings, and specifications; meet and confer with city staff and outside agency staff.
Review Right-of-Way layouts, drainage reports, soils reports, water quality plans, pavement structural section designs, and cost estimates to ensure conformance with City requirements, CEQA requirements, and industry standards and best practices.