Senior Civil Engineer

City of Sunnyvale

(Sunnyvale, California)
Full Time Evenings
Job Posting Details
About City of Sunnyvale
The City of Sunnyvale enjoys a strong reputation of being an employer of choice offering excellent wages, benefits, employee recognition, training, professional development and opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join our team of dynamic, skilled and dedicated employees with a "can-do" attitude and apply for one of the City's employment opportunities.
Responsibilities
The position of Senior Civil Engineer is a supervisory classification. The classification of Senior Engineer is distinguished from the higher-level Assistant City Engineer in that the Assistant City Engineer has overall responsibility for the Capital Projects. Essential Job Functions: (May include, but are not limited to, the following): - Acts as design and development team leader for engineering public works projects within assignment; researches project design specification requirements; prepares estimates of time and material costs; coordinates and monitors project progress to ensure timely progress of all phases of the project. - Coordinates project design and development with outside consultants; prepares requests for proposals for services; establishes conditions of contract approval; assists in the selection of consultants; coordinates and evaluates consultants' work; reviews and recommends acceptance of invoices and processes progress payments; prepares periodic reports. - Designs and prepares, and/or supervises the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for mechanical and piping systems for building facilities and other structural/civil public works projects and activities such as streets, drainage structures, utility facilities and other City Capital Projects. - Plans, administers, schedules, and oversees design contracts for City Capital Project Plan; assists other City departments in preparing the City Capital Project Plan; monitors budget for projects during the design phase. In addition to the above, the following duties are also performed by the Senior Engineer - Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for the performance of professional and technical engineering activities; implements policies and procedures. - Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of staff involved in the performance of field and office engineering functions. - Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommends improvements and modifications; prepares various reports on operations and activities. - Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; monitors and controls expenditures. - Participates in the selection of staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures. - Coordinates and participates in the review of plans and if assigned to Land Development (land use applications), ensuring compliance with local, State and Federal regulations and requirements; provides written comments and conditions; and prepares City Council communication for the approval of projects. - Prepares cost estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified engineering programs and/or projects. - Provides internal and external customer service; researches, investigates and provides information regarding City development procedures; meets with developers and consultants to discuss concepts of general requirements for projects. - Coordinates City engineering projects with other City departments, public agencies, and utility companies for orderly planning, scheduling, and construction. - Serves as a technical resource in assigned engineering area; participates in the development of standard engineering specifications, criteria and policy and procedure statements on engineering matters; provides technical advice to field operations, other City departments, and the general public in the interpretation of City ordinances, policies, regulations, and procedures as required.
Ideal Candidate
Education and Experience: The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way: - Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a related field, AND - Five years of increasingly responsible professional civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering experience, depending on assignment, including experience in a supervisory or project management role. Knowledge of: - Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluations. - Principles, practices, and methods of civil engineering as related to the planning, design, construction and inspection of municipal public works projects and improvements. - Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules, including those related to development, design and construction. - Principles and practices of land surveying, real property legal description, land acquisition, easements and assessment proceedings, including the California Subdivision Map Act, and other applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances related to land use and right-of-way management. - Principles and practices of project management, construction management and contract administration. - Methods and techniques for data and map collection, presentation and record management. - Methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation. - Principles and practices of budget monitoring. Office methods, procedures, software and equipment. In addition to the above, If assigned to the Senior Civil Land Development Engineer knowledge of: - Principles and practices of land surveying, real property legal description, land acquisition, easements and assessment proceedings, including the California Subdivision Map Act, and other applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances related to land use and right-of-way management. - Methods and techniques for data and map collection, presentation and record management. Ability to: - Organize, implement and direct assigned engineering activities. - Perform difficult and complex engineering computations and analysis and make comprehensive and sound decisions. - Prepare and present administrative and technical reports and presentations. - Effectively manage projects and consultants. Read, interpret and analyze maps, engineering design plans, estimates, technical manuals, specifications and reports. - Apply City design requirements, standard details, specifications and other design guidelines. - Negotiate effectively to ensure the best interests of the City are met. - Solve difficult engineering problems. Interpret, apply and explain laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures. - Operate a computer using word processing and business software and other office equipment. - Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. - Establish and maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public. - Work independently and as a team member; recognize and set priorities and meet deadlines. - Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner Willingness to: Occasionally perform duties for periods longer than the normal eight-hour work day and attend evening meetings. Licenses/Certificates: - Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver’s license or the ability to provide alternative transportation as approved by the appointing authority and a safe driving record. - Possession of registration as a professional civil or structural engineer issued by the State of California. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working as an engineer in a public agency. WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position also requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The need to lift, drag, carry and push files, paper, books and documents up to 25 pounds is also required. Some duties require field visits to inspect and monitor projects with exposure to inclement weather. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

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