Senior Civil Engineer - Public Works

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department is hiring a Senior Civil Engineer in the Engineering and Capital Projects Division to provide engineering leadership, oversee capital improvement projects, and support delivery of the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The role focuses particularly on asphalt and concrete pavement and associated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) facilities. The Senior Civil Engineer provides advanced journey-level engineering and construction project management work, with oversight of Civil Engineer staff and activities. The position directly supervises and mentors the in-house design engineering team, oversees engineering design and project delivery, manages the City’s Pavement Management System, and supports development and implementation of the CIP. The incumbent receives general supervision, prioritizes work to meet deadlines, and keeps the supervisor informed about issues that may affect deadlines, policy, procedures, or risk management. The normal schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and every other Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Depending on assignment, employees may be assigned hours outside the standard schedule and may need to work additional hours in response to workload peaks or changing department needs. The work environment varies by assignment and is typically in an office or in the field. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work. There is currently one full-time vacancy in the Public Works Department, Engineering Division. The position is represented by SEIU, has a 12-month probationary period, and is eligible for overtime pay under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. A valid unrestricted Class C license may be required, depending on the position. A valid California Civil Engineer registration or license is required. Candidates must communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, and be proficient and comfortable using computers, including office automation and web-based tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a directly related field.
Five years of professional engineering experience, including engineering design, capital improvement project management, and coordination of public infrastructure projects.
Valid certificate of registration or licensure as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Proficiency and comfort with computer use, including office automation and web-based tools.
A valid unrestricted Class C license may be required, depending on position.
Must meet the City’s application requirements, including completing the online application and any required supplemental questions; requested supporting documents must be uploaded.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing technical guidance, overseeing engineering design activities, and supervising or mentoring engineering staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level engineering expertise and leadership in planning, designing, reviewing, and delivering CIP projects, particularly pavement and associated ADA facilities.
Directly supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Civil Engineers, Associate Engineers, and Assistant Engineers on the in-house design engineering team.
Review and approve engineering studies, plans, specifications, cost estimates, calculations, and other technical documents.
Ensure engineering designs comply with federal, state, and City of Oxnard regulations, design standards, and industry best practices.
Provide technical guidance on roadway, drainage, water, wastewater, and other public infrastructure projects.
Oversee value engineering and constructability reviews.
Review public right-of-way improvement plans for Community Development projects for compliance with City standards and applicable regulations.
Manage and update the City’s Pavement Management System (PMS).
Assist with development and implementation of the CIP; monitor project schedules, budgets, and milestones; and prioritize projects to meet City and departmental objectives.
Manage multiple capital improvement projects and identify and resolve project risks and resource constraints.
Prepare reports and presentations for executive management.
Review, evaluate, develop, or verify plans, specifications, proposals, contracts, designs, and other technical documents; monitor compliance with goals, standards, policies, procedures, codes, regulations, and laws.
Assign work and monitor work completion as required.
Coordinate reviews and meetings with architects, engineers, City departments and divisions, regulatory agencies, inspectors, consultants, public representatives, and other project resources.
Provide subject matter expertise and professional engineering support; review and report on project progress and action items.
Troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve project or process issues; conduct research and analysis; recommend and implement solutions.
Prepare and maintain reports, studies, agendas, schedules, correspondence, estimates, technical engineering documents, and project management documentation; present recommended solutions and process enhancements.
Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.