Civil Engineer (Engineering + Land Development)

County of Marin (CA) • San Rafael, CA

237d • Hybrid

About The Position

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people 'I work for the County of Marin.' Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. The mission of the Marin County Department of Public Works is to provide quality services and maintain and improve public infrastructure and facilities, while protecting Marin's natural resources. There are two (2) Full Time Regular Hire vacancies, one (1) in the Engineering Division and one (1) in the Land Development Division. Under direction of a Senior Civil Engineer, the Civil Engineer helps define, design and/or review minor projects and phases of large civil engineering projects with complex budgets and timelines. This position exercises substantial initiative, judgment, and expertise to meet program and project needs. The Civil Engineer may be responsible for designing projects, reviewing project plans and specifications prepared by consultants, or reviewing development applications. The Civil Engineer helps in selecting consultants, preparing contract documents, and administering contracts during construction. This position provides direction and mentorship to more junior staff and oversees both technical and administrative work to ensure that work is performed efficiently and effectively for the public good.

Requirements

• Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.
• Three years of increasingly responsible engineering experience.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Ability to conduct engineering analysis and prepare plans and bid documents.
• Skill in managing project budgets and resolving conflicts professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of principles and practices of pavement management and maintenance.
• Understanding of drainage and stormwater management.
• Experience in local government or working with local governments on projects.
• Familiarity with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Define, design and/or review minor projects and phases of large civil engineering projects.
• Exercise substantial initiative, judgment, and expertise to meet program and project needs.
• Design projects and review project plans and specifications prepared by consultants.
• Review development applications and help in selecting consultants.
• Prepare contract documents and administer contracts during construction.
• Provide direction and mentorship to junior staff.
• Oversee technical and administrative work to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

Benefits

• $10,000 signing bonus split into two payments.
• 2% differential for California-licensed Professional Civil Engineers.
• Hybrid work schedule with some remote work options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees