Civil Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, cost estimating, construction, installation, and inspection of a wide variety of municipal facilities, miscellaneous buildings and structures, and traffic and transportation systems.
• Civil engineering principles, concepts, standards, and practices associated with public works programs and private development projects.
• Principles and practices of environmental impact assessment and related regulatory processes.
• Principles and practices of managing large complex engineering projects in compliance with timeline and budget constraints.
• Methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works projects.
• Contract management practices in a public agency setting.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations, procedures, and subdivision agreements and conveyances.
• Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
• Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned functional area.
• Safety principles and practices.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
• Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software packages) to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.
• Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
• Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Conduct complex civil engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations and prepare effective technical reports.
• Analyze and interpret engineering plans and specifications in accordance with design requirements and applicable standards and regulations.
• Manage and monitor complex projects, on-time and within budget.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures and other written materials.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
• Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with individuals; governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations.
• Learn and understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or a related engineering field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience equivalent to an Associate Engineer with the City of Tracy.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license upon appointment.
• Possession of a valid registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of California.
• May be required to complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Caltrans standards and practices.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience working in the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, supervises, and reviews the work of professional engineering staff within the City’s Engineering division.
• Serves as project manager for complex professional engineering activities including environmental program planning and compliance, design, construction, land development engineering, traffic engineering, and other programs.
• Ensures that functions meet all applicable laws, regulations, and City policies related to the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), land development, traffic and transportation, and infrastructure.
• Provides complex staff assistance to departmental management staff in areas of expertise.
• Performs and takes lead role in coordinating assignments involving a highly-developed area of expertise within the CIP.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of professional engineering staff in the Engineering department.
• Trains staff in work procedures.
• Evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action.
• Assists in selection and promotion.
• Monitors activities of the work unit; 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.
• Determines and recommends staffing needs for assigned activities and projects.
• Participates in the annual budget preparation and monitors assigned budget.
• Prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications, as required.
• Maintains a variety of records and prepares routine reports of work performance.
• Oversees the development of consultant requests for proposal for professional and/or construction services and the advertising and bid processes.
• 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.
• Conducts CIP planning activities.
• Provides oversight and prepares designs of engineering projects.
• Investigates and resolves problems with scope of work or cost issues of major facility upgrade and replacement projects.
• Ensures that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• 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.
• 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.
• Responds to and resolves various issues with residents, other department representatives, and outside agencies in a professional manner.
• Identifies and reports findings and takes 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 boards, commissions, committees, and task forces.
• Attends and participates in professional groups and committees.
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations.
• Conducts 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 that operation and maintenance, financial, regulatory and legal requirements are met.
• Develops and reviews 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 4% COLA increases in July 2027 and 2028.
• 9/80 schedule, providing a three-day weekend every other week.
• Fully covered HMO Medical, Dental and Vision for employee + family.
• Generous vacation and sick leave.
• Life insurance.
• Optional 457(b) deferred compensation with a City match.
• Longevity pay.
• CalPERS participation, with employees enrolled in either the 2% @ 55 or 2% @ 62 formula based on eligibility, with retirement calculated using a three-year final compensation average.