Civil Engineer III

City of Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA

18h

About The Position

Under direction, the Civil Engineer III performs technical work examining building plans for compliance with building codes and zoning regulations, or takes charge of varied and difficult advanced professional engineering work, including research and design of engineering projects. The role also performs other work as required.

The position develops and/or checks plans for major civil engineering and building construction projects; supervises the drawing of plans; prepares specifications and preliminary construction plan layouts; makes decisions requiring technical and professional knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques; and inspects construction work during progress and upon completion. The role also responds to public inquiries concerning building code and zoning regulations.

Requirements

• Graduation from college with a degree in civil engineering, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.
• Three years of responsible professional civil engineering experience, including professional experience in municipal public works or building construction activities, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.
• Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the requirements through the completed application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in land development within civil engineering is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or check plans for major civil engineering and building construction projects.
• Supervise the drawing of plans, write specifications, and prepare preliminary construction plan layouts.
• Make decisions requiring technical and professional knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques.
• Inspect construction work in progress and upon completion.
• Respond to public inquiries concerning building code and zoning regulations.
• Perform research and design for engineering projects and other work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level