Senior Civil Engineer

City of Davis, CA•Davis, CA

53d

About The Position

Under direction, administers and manages complex engineering project activities including planning, design, and construction; coordinates land development and project activities with other City departments and outside agencies; provides technical and functional direction to less experienced staff; provides complex professional assistance to management and others in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required. This is the advanced-level classification in the professional engineering series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to complete assignments. Completed work is reviewed only from an overall standpoint in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work, or effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of project budget development, administration, and accountability.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, cost estimating, construction, installation, and inspection of a wide variety of civil infrastructure systems and facilities.
Knowledge of: Principles of providing functional direction and training.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of land development, and project conditioning.
Knowledge of: City procedures for steering land improvement and development projects from inception to approval.
Knowledge of: Civil and transportation engineering principles, concepts, standards, and practices associated with public works programs and private development projects.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of environmental impact assessment and related regulatory processes.
Knowledge of: Contract management practices in a public agency setting.
Knowledge of: Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
Knowledge of: Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
Knowledge of: Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned functional area.
Knowledge of: Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Knowledge of: The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of: Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to: Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
Ability to: Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
Ability to: Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Ability to: Manage and monitor projects on-time and within budget.
Ability to: Assist in researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
Ability to: Prepare and present clear, concise, and logical written and oral reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, project specifications, legal descriptions, and other written materials.
Ability to: Convey technical ideas and information in a clear and concise manner
Ability to: Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
Ability to: Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Ability to: Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
Ability to: Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Ability to: Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Ability to: Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Ability to: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Ability to: Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil or environmental engineering or a related field.
Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience providing professional support to a land development, or civil or transportation engineering program including two (2) years' experience equivalent to the Associate Civil Engineer level or higher.
Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer issued by the State of California, to be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Provides technical and functional direction to assigned staff; reviews and controls quality of work; participates in performing complex duties.
Trains employees in work principles, practices, methods, policies, procedures, and applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, codes, and regulations.
Assists in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards including recommending improvements; assists in developing work plans, procedures, and schedules.
Serves as project manager on multiple complex design, development, or Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
Analyzes civil engineering plan design, specifications, consultant, and staff comments in accordance with design requirements, and municipal and intergovernmental standards and regulations; recommends approval or additional engineering conditions and changes.
Assists in conducting capital improvement project planning activities; provides oversight and input into the conceptual design of engineering projects; investigates and provides solutions to resolve problems with scope of work or cost issues; coordinates meetings with engineering consultants and attends meetings with outside agencies as needed; ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.
Meets and confers with contractors, engineers, developers, architects, a variety of outside agencies, and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters; provides information regarding City development requirements.
Assists in developing consultant requests for proposal for professional and/or construction services and participates in the bid process; evaluates proposals and recommends project award; negotiates and administers contracts after award; ensures contractor compliance with City standards and specifications, time, and budget estimates; analyzes and resolves complex problems that may arise; recommends and approves field changes as required.
Provides input to higher management in the development and administration of the annual budget and the capital improvement budget.
Monitors activities of the assigned work projects; recommends improvements and modifications and prepares various reports on activities and projects; recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements policies and procedures.
Responds to and resolves various issues with residents, other department representatives, and outside agencies in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and proposes necessary corrective action.
Serves as a liaison for an assigned functional area with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; attends meetings, as necessary; participates on a variety of committees, and task forces; attends and participates in professional groups; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of land development, civil engineering, and capital program implementation.
Assists in conducting a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; assists in developing policies and procedures such as procedure guidelines, design standards, and standard plans and specifications while ensuring operation and maintenance, financial, regulatory, and legal requirements are met.
Develops staff reports related to engineering activities and services; may present information to the City Council and various commissions, committees, and boards; performs a variety of public relations and outreach work related to assigned activities.
Ensures consultant staff observe and comply with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Performs other related duties as assigned.