Civil Engineer

County of Orange • Orange County, CA

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About The Position

OC Public Works’ OC Construction / Project Management is seeking Civil Engineers to manage and deliver Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects throughout Orange County. Projects may involve roadways, flood control channels, bikeways, parks and recreational facilities, and other infrastructure. The role supports the County’s commitment to delivering infrastructure that enhances communities and improves residents’ quality of life.

The Civil Engineer facilitates the design and preparation of drawings, specifications, and estimates for public works construction and maintenance projects. The position also provides construction-management support, including inspection, quality assurance, material quantity and quality control, oversight of contractor work plans, interpretation of plans and specifications, progress reporting, and preparation and implementation of contract change orders. The engineer performs project-management activities to control scope, schedule, and budget and provides status updates to management and stakeholders, including through design seminars and public outreach meetings.

The County of Orange recruitment will establish an eligible list for current and future Civil Engineer vacancies, which may also be used for similar or lower classifications. Applications are screened, and qualified candidates may advance to a timed structured oral interview. Candidates on the eligible list may be referred for selection interviews for present and future vacancies.

Requirements

• Possess a valid California Class C Driver License.
• Possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, engineering calculations and analysis, and the properties and uses of construction materials.
• Knowledge of, and ability to implement, project-management principles, including project initiation and planning, execution, and monitoring and control of project tasks and milestones, scope, budget, and schedule.
• Knowledge of, and ability to review, engineering submittals and calculations, including design reports, plans and specifications, traffic studies, H&H reports, and drainage.
• Ability to interpret and use design standards and manuals, including Orange County Highway Design, Traffic, Local Drainage, and Hydrology manuals.
• Ability and experience coordinating permit reviews with external stakeholders and conducting public outreach with residents, Caltrans, OCTA, regulatory agencies, and local cities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, Bluebeam, HEC-RAS, WSPG, hydrology software compatible with the Orange County Hydrology Manual, and other civil engineering software.
• Ability to identify and solve problems, act decisively, exercise good judgment, involve others when appropriate, gather information from varied sources, and make decisions based on sound judgment and analysis.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with engineers, architects, contractors, developers, and consultants, and to explain technical and complex information clearly to varied audiences.
• Ability to gather and disseminate information through varied channels, ensure stakeholders have current and accurate information, and write clear, concise, informative, and convincing memos, emails, letters, reports, and other documents.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the design and preparation of drawings, specifications, and estimates for public works engineering construction and maintenance projects.
• Provide construction-management support for public works projects under construction, maintenance, or repair.
• Inspect projects and perform quality assurance, including controlling the quantity and quality of materials.
• Oversee contractor work plans and interpret plans and specifications.
• Prepare progress reports and submit and implement contract change orders during construction.
• Perform project-management tasks to control project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide project-status updates to management and stakeholders, including through design seminars and public outreach meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed