II - Land Development

City of Encinitas•Encinitas, CA

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About The Position

The City of Encinitas is hiring two engineers for its Engineering Department: one in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Division and one in the Land Development Division. Both positions perform professional and technical engineering and project-management work, collaborate with residents, developers, consultants, contractors, and City departments, and contribute to public infrastructure and community development. The CIP Engineer supports public infrastructure projects through planning, design, construction, and maintenance. Work includes preparing and reviewing engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction change orders, and providing technical assistance to higher-level engineering staff. CIP-specific work also includes supporting PS&E packages, procurement processes involving RFPs and RFQs, construction changes, and projects in different phases of design, permitting, and construction. The Land Development Engineer reviews private development projects for compliance with City engineering standards, evaluates engineering plans and technical studies, coordinates with applicants and consultants, and guides projects through entitlement and permitting. The role focuses on land development engineering, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion control, public improvements, subdivision and parcel map processing, easements, and right-of-way requirements. The positions manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality; respond to inquiries; prepare staff reports and resolutions; and represent the department at meetings, public events, and speaking engagements. Engineer I candidates who are not yet Professional Engineers are encouraged to pursue California Civil PE licensure. Engineer II candidates should possess a California Civil PE license consistent with the City's classification requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification, plus two years of post-graduate engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
Engineer-in-Training Certification at entry.
Engineer II candidates should possess a California Civil Professional Engineer (PE) license consistent with the City's classification requirements.
Ability to perform the essential engineering and project-management duties described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Engineer I candidates who are not yet licensed as Professional Engineers are encouraged to be actively pursuing California Civil PE licensure.
Experience in municipal engineering or private-sector land development consulting is highly desirable.
For the CIP assignment: knowledge or experience preparing and reviewing PS&E packages; preparing and reviewing RFPs and RFQs and participating in selection processes; reviewing and recommending approval of construction changes and change orders; and managing multiple projects in design, permitting, and construction.
For the Land Development assignment: knowledge or experience in land development engineering, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion control, and public improvements; the California Subdivision Map Act, subdivision and parcel map processing, easements, and public right-of-way requirements; applicable stormwater regulations, local BMP design requirements, and NPDES requirements; and managing multiple applications, technical reviews, and competing deadlines.
Interest in continued professional development.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review engineering plans, technical reports, hydrology and hydraulic calculations, and stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Apply the City of Encinitas Engineering Design Manual, San Diego Regional Standard Drawings, and applicable municipal engineering standards.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality for a variety of projects and studies.
Respond to inquiries from citizens, contractors, developers, consultants, City departments, and other stakeholders about engineering projects, traffic issues, and City codes and standards.
Communicate with applicants, consultants, contractors, other City departments, and members of the public.
Prepare staff reports and resolutions for the Planning Commission, City Council, and other public bodies.
Coordinate and attend meetings, public events, and speaking engagements as a department representative.
Deliver presentations at public meetings, including City Council and Planning Commission meetings.
For the CIP assignment, support public infrastructure projects through planning, design, construction, and maintenance.
For the CIP assignment, prepare and review plans, specifications, and cost estimates (PS&E) packages.
For the CIP assignment, prepare and review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and participate in the selection process.
For the CIP assignment, review and recommend approval of construction changes and change orders.
For the CIP assignment, manage multiple projects across design, permitting, and construction phases.
For the Land Development assignment, review private development projects for compliance with City engineering standards and evaluate plans and technical studies.
For the Land Development assignment, coordinate with applicants and consultants and guide development projects through entitlement and permitting.
For the Land Development assignment, review development matters involving grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion control, public improvements, subdivision and parcel maps, easements, and public right-of-way requirements.
Manage multiple development applications and technical reviews with competing deadlines.