Under general supervision or general direction, performs various professional field and office engineering work related to the management, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the Town’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), land development, traffic engineering, public works infrastructure, and daily departmental operations; provides project management and administration; confers with developers, contractors, and representatives of other agencies regarding facility and infrastructure development; administers professional services and construction contracts; administers Federal and State grant funds associated with construction projects; provides professional staff assistance to the Director of Public Works/Town Engineer, other 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.
Examples of Typical Job Functions
(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.
•Plans, designs, and inspects 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State grant programs and other funding sources; coordinating with permitting and public utility agencies; performing historical document research and review; surveying and engineering analysis of alternatives; preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates; performing research, map, and field studies and surveys; drafting site plans with specialized computer software; 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; and performs related planning and design work.
•Reviews construction plans prepared by consulting engineers and private contractors to verify compliance with Town sidewalk, public utility, and improvement requirements; checks plans for conformance with regulations regarding line, grade, size, elevation, and location of structures; reviews engineering calculations of other engineers or engineering technicians; participates in pre-design, construction, and utility coordination meetings and issues construction permits.
•Provides construction administration, public relations, management, and inspection of public works construction projects, including coordinating work with other divisions and Town departments, reviewing and inspecting work to ensure conformance with plans and specifications, tracking and maintaining all project accounting, coordinating schedules, and providing public notices of projects.
•Investigates field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations; responds to citizen inquiries and complaints; provides information to the public at the front counter in person, via telephone, or other means of communication regarding grading, encroachment permits, right-of- way and property line information, utility information, slope stability and improvement plan check, and payment processes.
•Reviews traffic control plans; performs speed and traffic surveys and traffic counts.
•Processes subdivisions and prepares and reviews legal descriptions.
•Assists with traffic engineering studies and roadway design.
•Reviews and prepares traffic signal plans, timing plans, and sign and striping plans.
•Reviews tract and parcel maps, lot line adjustments, and other subdivision documents.
•Reviews hydrology studies and hydraulic calculations.
•Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio- visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
•May provide technical direction and training to other engineering and technical staff.
•Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
•Civil engineering principles, techniques, policies, and procedures.
•Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects, including stormwater, street, and traffic systems design.
•Basic Principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to Town public works, engineering infrastructure development and maintenance, and surveying.
•Basic principles and practices of capital improvement program budgeting, cost estimation, funding, project management, and contract administration.
•General design, layout, and construction practices for public improvements such as streets, storm drains, grading, and landscaping.
•Subdivision engineering, plan review, mapping, and construction practices.
•Project management and contract administration principles and techniques.
•Engineering plan types, review practices and permit filing and approval procedures.
•Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
•Modern developments, current literature, sources of information regarding engineering.
•Principles of advanced mathematics and application to engineering work.
•Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
•Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Town staff.
•Modern office practices and technology, including personal computer hardware and software applications related to the work, such as computer- aided drafting (CAD) concepts and applications and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs.
Ability to:
•Conduct complex civil engineering research projects, analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
•Prepare, understand, and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
•Assist in, develop, and administer contracts for professional services and construction in a public agency setting.
•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.
•Design engineering projects.
•Read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
•Perform mathematical and engineering computations with precision.
•Recognize discrepancies from as-built to contract specifications and recommend reconciliation.
•Make engineering design computations and check, design, and prepare engineering plans and studies.
•Direct the work of contract consultants.
•Prepare and present clear, concise, and logical written and oral reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, legal descriptions, and other written materials.
•Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
•Effectively represent the department and the Town in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
•Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
•Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record- keeping, and tracking systems.
Education & 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 four (4) years of professional engineering design, plan review, and project administration experience, preferably in a public agency setting.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession and maintenance of a Registered Professional Civil Engineer license in the State of California.