Port Associate Engineer (Civil Work)

Port of Oakland•Oakland, CA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Port Associate Engineer performs assigned engineering work competently and supervises assigned subordinate engineers and technicians. The role requires definitive knowledge of assigned work and an understanding of most department operating policies. The engineer resolves many technical problems independently and may discuss major technical problems with a supervisor. Work includes engineering planning, design, construction, project management, inspection, and coordination for Port public works and facilities projects, including complex maritime and aviation projects. The incumbent may be assigned to the Airport or Harbor and is subject to emergency call-back to support continued Port operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, plus three years of progressively responsible engineering experience (typical combination).
Registration as a professional civil engineer issued by the State of California.
Valid California Class C driver’s license at the time of appointment and throughout the appointment.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices for municipal, maritime, and aviation work, including hydraulics, street design, railroads, pavements, runways and taxiways, earth fills and embankments, pile foundations, construction, structures, surveying, and dredging.
Knowledge of methods and materials and inspection and testing methods for public works materials such as asphalt and concrete.
Knowledge of engineering project management and basic leadership and supervision.
Ability to perform computations for civil engineering work; interpret, prepare, and use civil engineering plans, maps, and specifications; and use calculators and electronic computer equipment to solve engineering problems.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, make public presentations, operate and be understood on a two-way radio, and establish effective working relationships and work as part of a team.
Ability and authorization to successfully complete applicable security checks before consideration for the position: TSA background check including fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check and Security Threat Assessment for airport assignments, and applicable U.S. Customs security checks for unescorted access to secured harbor areas. Airport assignees may also need to pass the U.S. Customs Airport Security Program Check and maintain that status during airport employment.
Must operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties.
Must submit an online application, PE registration, and completed supplemental questionnaire; applications without the required PE registration and questionnaire will not advance.

Responsibilities

Participate in advance planning, preliminary and final design, right-of-way engineering, and construction engineering for public works projects, including complex projects.
Act as Engineer-in-Charge of civil engineering design for Port projects; develop design procedures, interpret design criteria, coordinate designs with Electrical/Mechanical and Environmental staff, prepare budgets, cost estimates, and schedules, and perform difficult engineering computations.
Participate in preparing plans and specifications for public works projects.
Conduct field inspections to guide design and support projects under construction; evaluate site conditions and investigate complaints about Port facilities.
Use computers for engineering and cost calculations, computer-aided design, and project scheduling.
Manage design of Port public works and facilities projects performed by Port staff and consultants; participate in consultant solicitation, evaluation, and selection; administer professional service agreements.
Review plans, calculations, and specifications for complex projects for compliance with municipal codes, Port and Engineering Division policies and standards, and planned Capital Improvement Projects.
Coordinate technical, permit, and business needs with other Port departments and agencies involved in assigned project areas.
Act as resident engineer on large and complex maritime, aviation, and other public works construction projects; oversee or administer construction contracts, coordinate with contractors, utility companies, and agencies, conduct field inspections, and check plans and specifications for accuracy and completeness.
Provide lead direction, technical guidance, and training to assigned personnel on construction sites; may conduct performance evaluations.
Prepare correspondence and reports on complex subjects and, when assigned to field duties, prepare correspondence and reports for assigned projects.
Meet with citizen groups, tenants, and outside agencies on routine matters and may make presentations to help secure permits.
Perform related work as required.