Engineer (Civil)

The City of Pasadena - Public Works Department is seeking an experienced Engineer to manage the design and construction of civil engineering projects. This includes the planning, design, and implementation of capital improvement projects adhering to plans, specifications, timeframes, and budget limitations. Current and future City projects include the design and construction of streetscapes, sanitary, storm drain, sidewalks, ADA improvements, stormwater, and transportation related projects.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a technical expert in their field, preferably in project and construction management of public sector projects. The candidate will have recent experience managing a diverse range of multi-discipline projects in a municipal government agency. This person will demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellent communication and writing skills, negotiation and decision-making skills, and the ability to multi-task and solve problems. This position requires in-person attendance and is not eligible for telecommute.

Please note: A cover letter MUST be submitted with the application in order to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as project manager and/or oversees the design, construction, reconstruction and repair of municipal infrastructure.
• Develops and reviews plans and specifications, prepares projects to advertise for bids, takes all appropriate actions and identifies and utilizes all available resources to ensure that design and construction work is performed on schedule and in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Prepares Request for Proposals (RFP) packages and participates in the selection of architects, engineers, and consultants; negotiates contracts with service providers.
• Supervises, evaluates, schedules and assigns work to administrative, technical, and/or professional staff. Provides technical guidance and review of assistance regarding specifications.
• Reviews and makes recommendations regarding contract change orders.
• Develops project scopes and cost estimates for capital improvement projects. Negotiates and implements contracts to support complete project delivery.
• Prepares periodic reports on the progress of contracts. Tracks project expenditures and schedule.
• Reports to and acts in the absence of the Principal Engineer.

COMPETENCIES

The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position:

• Action & Results Focus – Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment.
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing.
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of others.
• Project Management – Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives.
• Handling Conflict – Managing interpersonally strained situations.
• Managing Performance – Ensuring superior individual and group performance.
• Decision Making – Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner.
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree with a major in engineering; and
• Minimum three years of professional experience in the field of engineering design, field surveying, engineering inspection, construction management, or plan checking.
• Must possess a valid California Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of California.

Desired Qualifications

• Individuals with five or more years of experience in the design and construction of municipal facilities will be deemed most qualified.
• Stormwater and transportation experience is highly desirable.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will consist of application evaluation, an oral panel interview, and a department-level interview.

VACANCY INFORMATION

There is currently one full-time vacancy in the Civil Design Section of the Engineering Division within the Public Works Department. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future. Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one-year probationary work period. Must possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of California.

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.