Senior Civil Engineer

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 11:59pm on Tuesday, April 1, 2025

 

Salary Range (Annual):
$158,329.60 - $192,441.60

Hayward is excited to announce an opportunity to join its progressive and dynamic Engineering Division as a Senior Civil Engineer. Reporting to the Principal Civil Engineer, the Senior Civil Engineer will play a key role in delivering capital improvement projects for the City of Hayward. This individual will be a motivated, creative professional who will help deliver implementation of the City’s Capital Improvement Program. The individual also needs to have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of successful project management. The individual will support many projects and programs, including supervising and mentoring engineering staff and developing technical standards to ensure quality and efficiency. Providing a vision and blueprint for success, and guiding large-scale projects, establishing schedules and methods for projects; and providing overall support to the Principal Civil Engineer. 

You are: 

Licensed in the State of California as Professional Engineer and have a strong technical background founded on the hands-on design, review, and management of Capital Improvement Projects. Leading with integrity and by example and working in close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, ideal candidates will have the desire to engage closely with internal and external stakeholders and the Hayward community at large. Take ownership of their work products and hold themselves and others accountable for ensuring the best possible services are delivered to the community and organization.  Have a strong track record of teamwork and supervising subordinate engineers and other staff. Will make an impact on others, be curious and ready to learn, while having a strong desire to share knowledge as they supervise, coach and guide those around them. They will show a desire to listen, understand and work through adversity; and they will communicate effectively, conveying a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. 

What you will do: 

• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities of the City. 

• Performs complex, professional-level field and office engineering review of the design, development and construction of a variety of projects.

• Prepares, processes, and supervises new contracts or changes and modifications to existing contract documents, including resolution of contract disputes and claims.

• Consults with other City departments, project managers, contractors, builders, engineers, and public agencies on problems relating to the design, construction, and maintenance of assigned projects.

• Consults with and advises management staff on problems relating to the assigned area of responsibility.

• Coordinates design and construction activities related to the assigned area with other City departments, divisions, sections, outside agencies, and with contractors and suppliers.

• Reviews project design plans and applications prepared by staff, other divisions, consultants, and other agencies for compliance with City policies and procedures.

• Supervises the screening, selection, and supervision of consultants for professional services for the development of plans and specifications, studies, and reports.

• Supervises, trains, and evaluates professional and technical employees; conducts interviews and makes recommendations concerning personnel issues.  

• Plans, organizes, directs, manages and reviews the work of the project management section of the Engineering and Transportation Division.

• Pursues, under general direction, federal and state grant-funding to expedite and/or supplement the funding of public works projects.

• Prepares project statements outlining the scope of the project, design criteria, available data, background, scheduling, coordination, and financing for public works projects.

• Provides project management of the Capital Improvement projects. Reviews the work and provides general supervision for the preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and for the administration of construction contracts.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

To see a complete Senior Civil Engineer job description, click the link below:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/haywardca/classspecs/1169489?keywords=Senior Civil Engineer&pagetype=classSpecifications

CORE COMPETENCIES  

Knowledge of:  

• Engineering principles, methods, and practices as applied in the planning, design, and construction of assigned projects.
• Current methods and techniques related to the development and implementation of contracts, agreements, plans, specifications, procedures, and management of projects.
• Modern development trends, current literature, and sources of information regarding the area of engineering.
• Applicable laws and regulations relevant to area of assignment.
• City policies and procedures of concern to property owners, contractors, consultants, and others when dealing with the City on engineering matters.
• Principles of supervision, management, training, and performance evaluation.
• Principles and implementation techniques related to customer service, group and interpersonal dynamics, and public relations.
• Basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office products.

Ability to:  

• Organize projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Make sound engineering decisions and independent judgments.
• Prepare and present clear and concise reports, including technical analysis.
• Prepare and direct the preparation of agreements, plans, specifications, and legal contracts.
• Deal effectively with individuals and groups from a variety of socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Research and analyze data using both automated and manual information systems.
• Plan, organize, supervise, delegate responsibilities, train, and evaluate levels of achievement and performance for personnel engaged in engineering and inspection work.
• Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with individuals and groups within the organization.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 

You have: 
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in professional engineering work in area of assignment, including one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in civil engineering or a closely related field.

Licenses and Certificates: Possess a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California. Possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License.

BENEFITS AND REWARDS:

Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of your professional experience and qualifications.

Application Review - The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list.   Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.

Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.  

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from NeoGov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward. 
Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com. Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Salary : $158,330 - $192,442