Civil Engineer jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

THE TOWN:
The award-winning Town of Windsor is located in Sonoma County and offers the highly acclaimed wine country experience, along with economic opportunity, temperate weather, safe and well-maintained streets and parks, and a beautiful location.  The Town has a population of 28,565 and is situated 60 miles north of San Francisco, 20 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, and 8 miles northwest of the County Seat in Santa Rosa. Incorporated as a common law city in July 1992, Windsor provides a modern, relaxed lifestyle with a growing retail and industrial center for the North County.  The Town is currently on a 4/10 work schedule from Monday through Thursday, and is closed on Friday, allowing employees more time to enjoy a work-life balance.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs advanced professional field and office engineering work related to the management and administration of the Town’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), land development, traffic engineering, and public works infrastructure construction and maintenance projects; confers with developers, contractors, and representatives of other agencies regarding facility and infrastructure development; develops, negotiates, and manages professional services and construction contracts; provides professional staff assistance to other engineers, departments, and the public in areas of expertise; performs a variety of studies and prepares and presents staff reports; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory and managerial staff. May exercise general and direct supervision over assigned staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a journey-level class in the professional engineering series. Incumbents are expected to perform the full range of professional and technical engineering work for the Town’s CIP, land development, traffic engineering, and public works infrastructure construction and maintenance projects. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Assistant level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. This class is further distinguished from the Senior Engineer in that the latter has ultimate responsibility for organizing, assigning, supervising, and reviewing a major functional area of the Engineering Division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Manages the planning, design, and inspection of all phases of civil engineering public works construction projects, including defining the scope of the project; securing adequate funding from Federal and State grant programs and other funding sources; coordinating with permitting and public utility agencies; performing historical document research and review; preparing environmental documents; applying engineering principles and practices to specific problems; coordinating construction schedules with other projects and agencies; preparing and reviewing cost estimates; and inspecting construction of projects to ensure compliance with construction documents.
• Reviews construction plans prepared by consulting engineers and private contractors to verify compliance with Town requirements and for conformance with regulations; reviews engineering calculations of other engineers or consultants; participates in pre-design, construction, and progress meetings.
• Develops 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 Town standards and specifications and time and budget estimates; analyzes and resolves complex problems that may arise; recommends and approves field changes as required.
• Identifies and defines potential CIP projects; develops project descriptions and conceptual level project costs; identifies potential funding sources.
• Participates in pre-construction meetings and reviews and evaluates the impact of proposed projects; attends progress meetings and reviews work products; reviews and approves progress payments and change orders in consultation with division management.
• 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 Town development requirements.
• Investigates field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations; 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 Town 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; stays abreast of new trends and innovations.
• Develops and reviews staff reports related to engineering activities and services; may present information to the Town Council and various commissions, committees, and boards; performs a variety of public relations and outreach work related to assigned activities.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of assigned professional and technical engineering staff; trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion of staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 municipal facilities, miscellaneous buildings and structures, and traffic and transportation systems.
• Civil and transportation 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
• Project management and contract administration principles and techniques.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work.
• Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
• Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Town staff.

Ability to:

• 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.
• Prepare, understand, and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Assist in the development and administration of contracts for professional services and construction in a public agency setting.
• Direct the work of contract consultants.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, technical written material, and Town engineering policies and procedures.
• Read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Perform mathematical and engineering computations with precision.
• Effectively represent the department and the Town in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, and regulatory organizations and individuals.
• Prepare and present clear, concise, and logical written and oral reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, legal descriptions, and other written materials.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• 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.
• 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.
• Prepare, understand, and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Assist in the development and administration of contracts for professional services and construction in a public agency setting.
• Direct the work of contract consultants.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, technical written material, and Town engineering policies and procedures.
• Read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Perform mathematical and engineering computations with precision.
• Effectively represent the department and the Town in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, and regulatory organizations and individuals.
• Prepare and present clear, concise, and logical written and oral reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, legal descriptions, and other written materials.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing. 
• 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.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: 

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related engineering field and three (3) years of professional engineering experience including project management.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.
• Possess and maintain a valid certificate or registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to inspect Town development sites, including traversing uneven terrain, climbing ladders, stairs, and other temporary or construction access points, to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various Town and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas and to conduct inspections may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees partly work in the office and partly in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.