Engineer I.II - Public Works

City of San Jose•San Jose, CA

About The Position

The City of San José Department of Public Works is hiring full-time Engineer I/II employees for vacancies in the Transportation and Hydraulics Services Division: one in the Roads & Bridges Section and one in the Master Plan Section. The division designs, constructs, and develops master plans for bridges, culverts, streets, sidewalks, storm and sanitary sewers, pump stations, streetlights, landscape and hardscape improvements, and traffic signals. It also supports engineering, construction, upgrades, and revitalization at the San José–Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility, and reviews engineering plans for City and privately developed projects. Under the direction of an Associate Engineer, the selected employees may perform engineering work involving design, project management, construction management, plan review, field investigations, and coordination with project stakeholders. Assignments and responsibilities depend on the position or discipline. The recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions in other divisions or departments. The salary range is $107,256.24–$135,713.76 annually for Engineer I and $121,605.12–$153,928.32 annually for Engineer II. These ranges include an approximate five percent ongoing non-pensionable compensation; actual salary depends on the selected candidates’ qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Engineer I: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering designation, or possession of an Engineering-In-Training (EIT) certificate.
Engineer II: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering designation, or possession of an Engineering-In-Training (EIT) certificate.
Engineer II: One year of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience reviewing and preparing plans, estimates, and specifications.
A certificate of successful completion of the Engineer-In-Training examination issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists may substitute for the required education.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license may be required.
Ideal candidates demonstrate professionalism, customer service, sound judgment, initiative, perseverance, integrity, organizational skills, flexibility, and written and verbal communication skills.
Candidates should demonstrate job expertise, communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills, analytical thinking, customer service, planning, problem solving, and project management capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

Supervise, schedule, assign, and direct activities of Inspectors, Engineering Technicians, and Student Interns.
Collaborate with teams and communicate clearly and effectively.
Coordinate with contractors and City departments to plan and develop City projects.
Perform design, project management, and construction management work.
Develop, review, and interpret plans and specifications for conformance with established standards for major City projects.
Review designs, improvement plans, estimates, specifications, and contract documents for capital improvement projects.
Prepare resource and cost estimates and conduct field investigations.
Prepare and administer consultant agreements and service orders.
Review proposed projects, make recommendations, and resolve disputes involving contractors, inspectors, developers, and consultants.
Prepare correspondence and reports.
Develop, maintain, and use hydraulic and hydrologic computer models.
Coordinate with stakeholders on capacity and connection reviews, including capital improvement projects, large-trash-capture projects, and green stormwater infrastructure.
Conduct spatial analysis and prepare maps using ArcGIS Pro.
Use computer programs to analyze data and produce presentations.
Review, manage, and use large data sets, including manhole survey, flow monitoring, and rainfall data.
Perform CAD drafting using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Perform complex calculations and data management tasks using MS Excel.
Assist with or lead CEQA coordination and other permit processes.
Process submittals, invoices/pay letters, requests for information, and change orders.
Assist in revising City of San José standard plans and specifications as needed.
Coordinate and provide customer service to engineers, inspectors, consultants, contractors, local agencies, citizen groups, the public, and City departments.