You are responsible for planning, coordination, and direction of land surveying, civil engineering, and utility locating projects. The Civil Engineer will lead and oversee designated projects, striving to complete projects within agreed budgets and timelines. The Civil Engineer performs and/or coordinates all aspects of civil engineering projects, both in the field and in the office, including preparing technicians for field and office duties, and performing advanced level professional engineering work in design, construction, and maintenance of private and public works projects. The Civil Engineer is responsible for establishing and maintaining friendly, professional relationships with project managers during course of work on a project and must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Additional responsibilities include mentor, support, and coach growth and improvement in the civil design capabilities of junior staff, and special projects as directed by supervising manager.
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
You will be responsible for:
-Project Management, including oversight, direction and support of field and office work associated with Civil Design and Land Survey projects
-Research, gather and supply essential documents and materials to direct the completion of field and/or office work
-Delegate and supervise Civil and Survey techs on assigned tasks
-Verify the work performed by assigned Technicians for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable engineering standards and specifications
-Guide and direct technician staff to stay on course with project schedules and budgets by monitoring completion of assigned field and office tasks
-Be available to troubleshoot and/or provide guidance to Civil and Survey Technicians when issues arise with assigned work
-Drive completion of survey projects within contracted budgets and timeframes; provide regular updates to management and ownership on project budget and/or timeline slippage
-Effectively manage scope creep through timely communication and negotiation of Extra Work requirement when scope and/or client needs change
-Maintain project files and include all notes, communications, research, and design documents
-Prepare and oversee detailed civil engineering design in connection with municipal public works and private capital improvement projects
-Perform advanced professional engineering design that includes civil/site, roadway, drainage, stormwater management, pipelines, municipal and transportation structures, and signalized intersections
-Generate professional engineering plans, specifications, technical calculations and engineering reports as dictated by assigned projects
-Conduct and oversee site observations, existing conditions backchecking, and written field reports
-Check plans and specifications to ensure a high level of standard for accuracy and completeness
-Review development plans and capital improvement plans and make recommendations regarding design, constructability, maintenance, and traffic related issues
-Meet with developers and/or consultants to resolve issues
-Any other engineering tasks and objectives required to successfully complete project
requirements
-Engineering Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Equivalent experience acceptable
-RCE preferred
-Principles and practices of applied civil engineering to estimates, studies, technical reports, design, plans, specifications, and professional recommendations for a variety of engineering activities.
-Land development, including planning and analysis of engineering systems needed for the use of land including streets, sewage, water facility, storm drain, grading, land use and utilities
-Thorough understanding of design and drafting methods, including proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
-Communicate effectively both orally and written
-Able to take decisive action and document rationale for training/backup purposes
-Results driven with the ability to function independently and multi-task
-Able to pivot, focus and manage time well ensuring deadlines are met
-High attention to detail, resourcefulness, and analytical skills
-Ability to lead, manage and hold employees accountable
-Demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude and is solutions-oriented
-Collaborative and dedicated to serving team members
Send your resume in MS Word format to Steve Wilson at or call (559) 222.5284 ext 104 if you have any questions. Please refer to the job order number 109759M in your response. Compensation commensurate with qualifications.
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