Associate Civil Engineer

Salary : $132,840.45 - $166,056.80 Annually

Location : Dublin, CA 94568

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : 202300088

Department : Public Works

Division : Capital Improvement

Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025

FLSA : Exempt

Description

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The City of Dublin is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer to perform professional level engineering work related to managing the planning, design, construction, and post-construction phases of Capital Improvement Program and other public works projects. Projects include facilities, buildings, parks, trails and streets.

DEADLINE TO APPLY : This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the City are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first application review is scheduled for March 3, 2025.

General Purpose :

Under general administrative direction, supervises and performs varied and complex professional civil and traffic engineering work in connection with the design, construction, maintenance and plan reviews of street improvements; may oversee contract compliance activities as they relate to construction contract procedures; and prepare plans, specification, progress reports and other engineering materials; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics :

This is the journey level in the professional engineering class series. Positions in this class perform complex professional engineering work and coordinate the work of lower level professional and technical staff. Appointment to this level requires considerable administrative, analytical and technical skills acquired by professional training and experience. Incumbents of this classification are expected to have considerable knowledge in traffic and transportation, right-of-way acquisition, California Map Act, current development and capital improvement projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Plans, organizes, and directs engineering work in connection with public works construction, traffic studies, maintenance and improvement projects.
• Prepares and supervises the design of engineering plans and specifications for the construction of streets, street lighting, traffic signals, drainage structures, parking facilities and other public works projects.
• Serves as plan check engineer or project manager on routine projects including defining project scope; selecting consultants; negotiating contracts, change orders and amendments; preparing and monitoring project schedules supervises the checking of subdivision plans for conformance to City standards.
• Responds to complaints and assists in resolving problems related to construction of City plans; interprets City plans and policies and works to resolve conflicts.
• Prepares and reviews plans and specifications for accuracy of design and completeness; reviews and sets engineering requirements for major and minor subdivisions, commercial buildings, and residential projects; supervises the checking of traffic signal plans, lighting and signal interconnect plans, and striping plans; supervises right-of-way engineering work; assists in the final inspection of site improvements and public improvement for compliance with City specifications.
• Oversees the preparation of traffic studies and reports.
• Prepares preliminary and final project cost estimates; assists in preparations of capital improvement program and budget; administers agreements and contracts for capital improvement projects; reviews payment requests; coordinates change orders and field directives.
• Presides over bid openings and pre-construction meetings with contractors and design firms; coordinates engineering work with other departmental sections, consultants, public utilities developers and property owners.
• Confers with City, state and other officials to resolve problems involving engineering projects; resolves and assists others in the resolution of disputes between the City and contractors concerning plans, specifications and extra work.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of grant applications, engineering, staff and special reports.
• Assists and directs staff members on complex engineering problems; develops work schedules, assigns tasks, and evaluates performance of program staff.
• Coordinates projects with other businesses, utilities and other City departments.
• Attends meetings and conferences; may make presentations to the City Council, commission and other groups.
• Performs other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Ideal Candidate :

The ideal candidate will take initiative in problem solving, work independently with minimal supervision, and possess exceptional interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will also be a collaborative project manager with abilities to : research and make recommendations based on sound engineering judgement; review, prepare, and analyze engineering data, plans, specifications, and reports related to the design and construction of capital improvement projects; express ideas and communicate information in comprehensive written and oral presentations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, consultants, contractors, other agencies, and the general public. Experience with street construction and rehabilitation projects, sidewalks, and curb ramp design is desirable.

Training and Experience :

Any combination equivalent to education and experience is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, traffic engineering or a related field.

Experience :

Three years of professional experience in civil engineering work including project design, plan checking and project management; supervisory and construction experiences is preferred.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements :

Possession of a valid California Class C drivers' license and Certificate of Automobile Insurance for Personal Liability. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in Civil or Traffic Engineering is required.

Knowledge of :

Ability To :

Other Necessary Requirements

Physical Standards :

The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk and hear, in person, in meetings and by telephone; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to read fine print on blueprints and VDT's; bend and twist to reach files, walk and stand. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; speak to be heard and clearly understood, sometimes above the noise of heavy construction equipment; bodily movement to move across rough terrain and bridge scaffolding; climb into and out of manholes and trenches, 25 foot ladders and several flights of stairs; interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; interact with City management, other governmental officials, contractors, vendors, employees and the public.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The best qualified candidates whose background and experience most closely meet the City's current needs will be invited to participate in an interview / oral board. In addition, the selection process may consist of written and / or oral components. The City reserves the right to test an applicant in any other manner to determine suitability and to alter any aspect of the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.

Candidates who successfully complete the interview process may be placed on an employment eligibility list. This list may be canceled at any time, without notice to candidates. All offers of employment are conditional upon the ability to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In accordance with Federal and State laws, the City of Dublin does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or age.

The City of Dublin will make reasonable accommodations for the participation in employment, programs, and facilities. Please notify the Personnel Division at (925) 833-6650 regarding the type of reasonable accommodations needed within three days following recruitment closing date.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT is meant only as a general description guide and is subject to change. The information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract of employment, and these provisions are subject to change.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Please specify the type(s) of valid license(s) or certificate(s) you possess :

Describe your experience in designing or managing the design of public or private infrastructure projects, particularly pavement management, street resurfacing, and / or widening projects.

Describe your experience in managing the construction of public or private infrastructure projects, particularly pavement management, street resurfacing, widening projects.

Tell us about the most challenging project that you have worked on in the last three (3) years.

Required Question

Salary : $132,840 - $166,057