Associate Engineer/Senior Engineer

City of Thousand Oaks•Thousand Oaks, CA

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About The Position

The City of Thousand Oaks Public Works Department is seeking competent and experienced engineers to execute design and construction projects with confidence and professionalism. This role involves working in an environment with a large team of professional engineers and public works professionals, playing a key role in building the future of the City. The position offers a great mix of office and fieldwork. The vacancy will be filled either as an Associate Engineer or Senior Engineer, with ideal candidates demonstrating skills in water and wastewater utilities, land development, roadway improvement, energy resilience, engineering design, and/or construction management across all civil engineering disciplines.

Requirements

Ability to perform highly complex professional engineering work and computations independently and review design plans
Possess excellent project management and problem-solving skills; be able to work in a deadline-driven environment and effectively manage competing priorities
Possess a demonstrated ability to effectively oversee, organize, and evaluate the work of staff
Ability to manage several projects and staff to ensure that deadlines and deliverables are met
Be well-versed in the design and construction of roadways, pipelines, utilities, and public infrastructure including water and wastewater infrastructure.
Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Be able to understand, interpret, explain, and apply applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations, as well as department policies and procedures
Understand the Principles and practices of contract preparations, negotiations, and administration
Three years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience, including experience in municipal public works, traffic, or building design and construction activities (Associate Engineer)
Five plus years of responsible professional engineering experience related to the area of assignment including experience as a team leader (Senior Engineer)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering related field.
A valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
A valid Class C California driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is desirable
CCM or PPM certifications are highly desirable

Responsibilities

Prepares and oversees the preparation of complex and technical engineering studies, plans, and reports (Associate Engineer)
Assists the Division Manager and Team Leader/Senior Engineer in managing varying responsibilities including permitting, design and construction of water, wastewater, Landscape, storm drain, pavement, energy resiliency, and roadway improvements (Associate Engineer)
Assists with the preparation of construction documents, drawings, estimates, and specifications (Associate Engineer)
Coordinates and performs professional planning and engineering work including reviewing proposed land development plans (Associate Engineer)
Participates in the review, development, and/or revision of the various elements of plans, ordinances, and other policies and procedures (Associate Engineer)
Provides oversight of engineering consultants and/or co-workers (Associate Engineer)
Meets and works with professional and public groups (Associate Engineer)
Responds to residents regarding public works concerns (Associate Engineer)
Assists in preparing basic engineering plans for roadway improvements including pavement, drainage and striping plans (Associate Engineer)
Prepares engineering maps and drawings; participates in the filing and retrieval of engineering maps, documents, and records (Associate Engineer)
Conducts work to seek and pursue grant funding opportunities for programmed improvements; and assists in the planning and administration of various projects fueled by local, regional, and federal grant funds (Associate Engineer)
Prepares memos and reports; prepares and delivers presentations to boards, committees/commissions, City Council, and the public; represents the City in matters at various local and regional meetings (Associate Engineer)
Meets and works with professional and public groups, and coordinates public outreach for City infrastructure projects and programs (Associate Engineer)
Leads, plans, and reviews the work of assigned staff on complex engineering projects (capital improvements, construction, development, and/or maintenance programs) for accuracy and compliance with applicable standards and specifications (Senior Engineer)
Manage important infrastructure design, engineering, and construction projects from start to finish (Senior Engineer)
Assists in the development, implementation, and achievement of goals, objectives, policies, engineering standards and priorities (Senior Engineer)
Mentors team members and reviews their work on complex engineering and public works construction methods, procedures, and techniques (Senior Engineer)
Researches and identifies funding sources for division projects; prepares and administers the capital improvement/development plan and budget (Senior Engineer)