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Engineer (Civil)

City of Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

Salary : $129,004.00 - $161,254.00 Annually

Location : City of Pasadena, CA

Job Type : Full -Time

Job Number : 25-091

Department : Public Works

Division : Engineering

Opening Date : 12 / 19 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

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 transportation, streetscape, sanitary, storm drain, sidewalks, ADA improvements, and stormwater 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.

Please note : this recruitment is open continuous with first consideration given to those who apply by January 9, 2025. This recruitment may close at any time. Apply today!

Essential Functions

The key responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the

  • Serves as project manager and / or oversees the design, construction, reconstruction and repair of public 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.
  • 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.

Qualification Guidelines

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
  • Informing - Proactively obtaining and sharing information
  • Relationship Building - Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
  • Developing Others - Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
  • Project Management - Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives.
  • Managing Performance - Ensuring superior individual and group performance
  • Decision Making - Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
  • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's 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 (Initial Screening at this level) :

  • Individuals with three or more years of experience in the design and construction of municipal infrastructure will be deemed most qualified.
  • Transportation experience including traffic signal design 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 Streetlight and Traffic Signal 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.

    Special Requirements

    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.

    Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CALPERS' reciprocity or who have more than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula.

    Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula.

    All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS.

    Click link below to review the City's excellent benefits package

    The City is closed on alternate Fridays and most staff observe a 9 / 80 work schedule.

    Do you have a bachelor's degree with a major in Engineering?

    Do you possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of California?

    If yes to question #2, please list your license number and its expiration date. Enter N / A if not applicable.

    What best describes your years of professional experience in the field of civil engineering design, project management, engineering inspection, or construction management?

  • Less than 3 years of experience
  • 3-5 years of experience
  • More than 5 years of experience
  • Do you have complete streets, stormwater, or transportation design and / or construction experience?

    If you answered yes to question #5, please describe the type of complete streets, storm water or transportation experience you have. List at least three projects. If No, please enter N / A.

    Do you have experience working on public sector / municipal infrastructure?

    If you answered yes to question # 7, please describe the type of work you have done on public sector / municipal infrastructure. Please enter N / A if not applicable

    What type of engineering background do you have? (Civil, Transportation, Hydraulics, Structural, etc.)

    Required Question

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