Port Principal Engineer

Port of Oakland•Oakland, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Port Principal Engineer plans, organizes, manages, and directs a major program or Port engineering design, project management, engineering services, construction, utilities business, or operations activity, ensuring performance standards and objectives are met. The role trains and supervises assigned staff and may manage an engineering department encompassing maintenance, construction, inspection, design, surveying, dredging, utilities, and project or program management. The position develops programs and policies to meet Port operating needs. Incumbents may be assigned to the Airport or Harbor and must be available for on-call duty when required by emergencies or uninterrupted Port operations. Airport or Harbor assignments may entail security-clearance and background-check requirements.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Five years of professional engineering management experience, including at least three years supervising in public service.
Must possess and provide a valid California Professional Engineer (PE) registration as a Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer.
Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment and maintain it for the duration of the appointment.
Must be available for on-call duty as required by emergency situations or uninterrupted Port operations.
Must successfully complete applicable security screenings before consideration: a TSA background check, including fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and Security Threat Assessment (STA), for airport assignments; and screening for unescorted access to secured Harbor areas. Airport assignees may also be required to pass a U.S. Customs Airport Security Program Check (19 CFR 122.182) and maintain that status throughout airport employment.
Knowledge of modern management principles and practices for planning, administering, and carrying out an engineering department program.
Knowledge of relevant municipal and state engineering laws, codes, ordinances, specifications, and plans, and utility-industry rules and regulations.
Knowledge of Maritime and Airport engineering operating practices and procedures, methods, materials, and equipment.
Knowledge of personnel management, employee relations, team building, budget development and controls, and financial management.
Knowledge of Port personnel rules and regulations and labor contracts affecting Engineering Division personnel.
Ability to supervise professional engineers, sub-professionals, administrative personnel, trade and skilled craftspersons, and semi-skilled personnel.
Ability to develop policies and programs and direct and perform administrative functions involving rate structures, budgets, contracts, engineering documents, cost estimates, and professional service agreements.
Ability to develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Manage the work of an engineering department, including related maintenance, construction, inspection, design, survey, dredging, engineering services, utilities business, and project or program management activities.
Coordinate and review engineering work submitted by consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, tenants, and the public.
Coordinate departmental work with personnel in other Port engineering and Port departments.
Direct and review preparation of final plans, project manuals, specifications, agreements, reports, and record documents for form and accuracy.
Manage personnel, construction equipment, tools, and materials for efficient maintenance and construction of Port facilities.
Formulate procedures for the assigned area of supervision and participate in formulating division procedures; prepare periodic and special reports.
Develop and implement departmental standards, goals, and objectives, and programs and policies that meet the business needs of Port operations.
Negotiate third-party agreements and consultant and contractor contracts, and participate in resolving claims.
Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and guidelines governing engineering activities.
Prepare, monitor, and control the department budget.
Direct staff selection, supervision, work, and performance evaluation, and provide training and development.
Plan and direct engineering, utilities, and/or maintenance projects in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and guidelines.
Develop policies and programs and direct or perform administrative functions, including preparation and review of rate structures, budgets, contracts, plans, designs, project manuals, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and professional service agreements.
Resolve difficult technical and operational problems independently and creatively.
Give oral presentations on projects and issues before the Board of Port Commissioners, regulatory agencies, and the general public.
Apply Port personnel rules, regulations, and labor contract provisions to manage and resolve personnel matters.
Analyze complex administrative and program information, assess alternatives, and recommend or adopt effective courses of action.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships and work as a team.
Perform other related duties as assigned.