NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Senior Civil Engineer - Water/Wastewater Utilities Projects Specialty
City of San Luis Obispo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $145K/yr
4+ years expThe City of San Luis Obispo is recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer specializing in Water/Wastewater Utilities Projects within the Utilities Department. The successful candidate will manage capital improvement projects for sewer and water infrastructure, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with safety and quality standards while collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Researches, designs, prepares, and evaluates plans, specifications, requests for proposal, cost estimates, and other documents for a variety of engineering projects; coordinates this work with that of other City departments, outside agencies, contractors, and consultants
Reviews and updates engineering standards and standard specifications
Manages engineering projects and environmental studies; may supervise staff or manage contracts with consultants to accomplish projects
Examines plans, calculations, and specifications for construction, alteration, and repair projects, or as needed to assist in approvals for engineering projects
Coordinates work activities with other divisions, departments, jurisdictions, and private entities; prepares reports and presentations for public and private bodies
Represents the City before local, state, and federal regulatory agencies; may apply for and obtain permits
Applies for and ensures the proper use of grant funding, including preparation of required paperwork and following grant guidelines
Interprets and administers applicable ordinances relating to project requirements
Prepares and reviews engineering reports, legal descriptions, and project related correspondence
Acts as project engineer when working with other departments, other jurisdictions, and agencies and responds to questions related to projects and engineering policy
Prepares contract specifications, requests for proposals, and plans for engineering projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and funding source requirements
Inspects and evaluates ongoing engineering projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications
Monitors systems and procedures for contract administration to ensure compliance with technical and legal requirements
Assists with enforcement of Post-Construction Stormwater regulations, including reporting to Regional Water Quality Control Board
Performs difficult engineering work; provides engineering services and consultation to a variety of field and office personnel
Prepares a variety of studies, written correspondence, reports, procedures, ordinances, contracts, and other materials
Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect departmental operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval
Participates on a variety of interdisciplinary committees and commissions and represents the City regarding engineering issues to a variety of community and stakeholder groups
Communicates orally, in writing, through graphic representations, and statistical summaries with colleagues, managers, employees, the public, organized employee groups, and representatives of various organizations
Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering, or a related field
Four years of professional engineering experience in the specialty area
A valid California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
Must possess California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer, or registration in another state with the ability to obtain California registration within 6 months
Preferred
An appropriate graduate degree is desirable
Benefits
Retirement: California Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). The City participates only in the medicare portion of Social Security.
Health: the City has a cafeteria plan for health, dental and vision insurance and contributes towards medical insurance. Employees may choose from several health insurance options. There are also two dental plans to choose from.
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance: group term life and AD&D insurance is provided for all regular employees. The amount of coverage varies depending on the classification. Employees may purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for themselves and their dependents.
Vacation: employees receive 12 days per year increasing to 20 days after 20 years.
Holidays: employees receive 12-13 days per year depending on the classification.
Sick Leave: employees receive 12 days per year.
Administrative Leave: is a benefit available to management employees. The number of administrative leave hours varies depending on the classification.
Flexible Work Schedule: is available to many positions within the City organization.
Long Term Disability Insurance: is available for regular employees. The amount of benefit and contribution by employee varies by classification.
Deferred Compensation: is available for employees to set aside a portion of their salary on a pre-tax basis to supplement retirement.
Wellness Program: offered to help employees gain knowledge, skills and motivation to improve the quality of their lives and well-being.
Employee Assistance Program: a counseling and consultation service designed to help employees and eligible family members with a wide range of personal issues.
Flexible Benefits Program: available to help employees save taxes on: (1) Pre-tax health insurance premium deductions, (2) Unreimbursed/ uncovered medical expenses, and (3) Dependent care expenses.
Tuition Reimbursement: up to $1500 annually for job-related educational costs is available to employees who have passed probation.
Trip Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP): incentives are available for employees who voluntarily participate in alternative forms of transportation to and from work.
Computer Purchase Program: interest-free loans to employees who have passed probation and who purchase computers for personal use with City approved software configuration.
Professional Association for City Employees (PACE): voluntary organization for professional development training classes, monthly membership meetings with a variety of speakers, and social functions designed to facilitate interaction with employees from all departments in a relaxed setting away from work.
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