Associate Engineer

THE POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED but is subject to close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Under general direction performs field and office civil engineering work related to the planning design construction and maintenance of City and regional projects and programs in the areas of capital improvement including conducting plan checks preparing project schedules plans specifications and cost estimates; advertises for construction coordinates engineering activities with contractors and other agencies and monitors contracts; and performs related work as required.

**Salary and vacation accruals are negotiable depending on years of engineering experience. **

**Opportunity for telecommute work two days per week. **

Ideal Candidate would possess 5 years experience in:

• Experience in the design and management of public improvement projects and developments including during construction; and
• Knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Will work independently and in a team environment.
• Is organized detail oriented and a poised professional with strong motivation an initiative.

• Serves as plan check engineer or project manager on projects including defining project scope and selecting consultants; negotiates contracts change orders and amendments; prepares and monitors project schedules; monitors reviews and coordinates project design and construction; evaluates contractor requests for extra work; monitors contractors work and enforces terms of the contract; and processes payments and change orders; coordinates projects with businesses utilities and other City departments.
• Conducts field and construction site inspections; ensures contractor compliance with contract/plan documents and time and budget estimates; recommends field changes.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of designs specifications plans estimates and reports for assigned Capital Improvement projects and the development and modification of City infrastructure.
• Conducts civil engineering and related studies evaluates alternatives makes recommendations and presents reports to superiors and others.
• Prepares a variety of written materials including staff and engineering reports and grant applications for engineering projects.
• Prepares Requests for Proposals and/or Qualifications and administers consultant selection process for the design of assigned capital projects; administers construction contracts during the construction phase.
• Coordinates projects with activities of businesses utilities special districts and other City departments.
• Serves as the City representative at meetings and promotes department and/or City objectives.
• Responds to complaints and assists in solving problems related to construction or City plans; interprets plans and policies; confers with and provides information to property owners contractors engineers consultants and the general public on conformance to standards plans specifications and codes.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• May plan prioritize assign supervise and review the work of assigned staff; train staff evaluate employee performance counsel employees and effectively recommend initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:
Engineering theories and principles related to the area of assignment; construction theories and principles; bidding requirements for public works projects; 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; 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; modern developments current literature and sources of information regarding engineering; 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; English usage grammar spelling vocabulary and punctuation; techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies community groups various business professional educational and regulatory organizations and with property owners developers contractors and the public; and techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public vendors contractors and City staff.

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; conduct comprehensive engineering studies and prepare reports with recommendations; assist in developing and administering contracts for professional services and construction in a public agency setting; write technical reports and prepare cost estimates; read blueprints plans and technical specifications; interpret apply explain and ensure compliance with Federal State and local policies procedures laws and regulations technical written material and City engineering policies and procedures; establish and maintain a variety of filing record-keeping and tracking systems; make sound independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines; 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; operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs; 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; and establish maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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:

Education
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in an engineering curriculum or a field related to the area of assignment.

AND

Experience
Three (3) years of professional engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Drivers License by time of appointment. A valid California Drivers License is not a requirement for this position. However persons hired into this class who intend to drive their personal vehicle and/or a City vehicle as part of their job duties will be required to possess a valid California Drivers License; alternatively persons hired into this class could use alternative means of transportation as part of their job duties.
• Possession of a Registered Professional Civil Engineer license in the State of California.

Resumes cannot be substituted for a completed application.

Interested individuals must apply online include a comprehensive resume. The most qualified candidates as determined by initial screening of applications will be invited to either an in-person or zoom oral board interview. The interviews will be scheduled as needed. The eligibility list will be established from the subject matter review process or interview process. Individuals on the eligibility list may be asked to participate in a second round of interviews based on specific individual qualifications and the Citys needs. The eligibility list will remain in effect for one (1) year for potential future vacancies.

The City of San Ramon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race color religion national origin age sex origin or accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process please contact the Human Resources Division at.

Information contained herein including the recruitment process is subject to change without notice.