JOB POSTING
Company & Role
City of Costa Mesa
Associate Engineer (Transportation)
Location Type
77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA
Experience Level
2 to 5 Years
Pay Range
Salary
$
$109,548
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$
$146,784
OVERVIEW
Employer | Position | Job ID | Location Type | Experience Level | Pay Type | Min ($) | Max ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
City of Costa Mesa | Associate Engineer (Transportation) | Associate Engineer (Transportation) | In-Person | 2 to 5 Years | Salary | $109,548 | $146,784 |
LOCATION
JOB DESCRIPTION
Description:
Under general supervision, the Associate Engineer performs a variety of responsible and complex professional level civil engineering work in the field and office associated with the design, development, investigation, construction, and maintenance of public works projects. Incumbents may be assigned to work in any of the following assignments: Construction Management, Design, Park Development, Environmental Compliance, or Transportation Services,
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a journey level professional classification in the professional engineering series. Work involves the application of complex engineering principles, practices, and techniques to a variety of public works engineering projects. Assignments are usually broad in scope and require the use of considerable judgment in making complex technical decisions. It differs from the Assistant Engineer class by its responsibility for independent analysis and project management responsibilities. Work is reviewed by the Senior Engineer, Principal Civil Engineer, City Engineer, Transportation Services Manager or Deputy Director of Public Works through conferences and reports. Supervises subordinate engineering, field and clerical staff members.
Essential Functions:
These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
- Supervises the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates and final contracts for public works and maintenance projects.
- Supervises and assists with the preparation of long-range programs, estimates, and recommendations for major street alignments and construction and storm drain projects; reviews improvement plans prior to approval; plans, develops and recommends street and highway financing programs.
- Designs and reviews construction plans for Capital Improvement Projects.
- Reviews and comments on development plans, traffic studies, and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and develops necessary mitigation measures.
- Prepares a variety of written materials, including staff and engineering reports.
- Prepares, applies for, and manages grant funding from Federal, State, and local sources for projects.
- Prepares and drafts Requests for Proposals and administers consultant selection process for the design of assigned capital projects; and administers constructions contracts during the constructions phase.
- Negotiates contracts, change orders, and amendments.
- Prepares and monitors project schedules.
- Coordinates project activities with 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 public works projects, programs and services; 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.
- Studies, recommends, and implements changes in policies and procedures of the Public Services Department.
- Assign and supervises the activities of subordinate engineering, field and clerical staff members.
- Assess and manage workload and schedules of employee, contractors and vendors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
When assigned to the Engineering Division:
- Advertises projects for construction, evaluates bids, oversees contract administration and inspections for capital improvement projects.
- Assists with development of storm water Best Management Practices (BMP) and evaluates BMP effectiveness through monitoring and sampling programs.
- Conducts pollutant source investigations and develops plans to reduce any identified sources.
- Reviews Water Quality Management Plans and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans.
- Investigates complaints regarding program violations.
- Performs inspections of drainage systems and storm water runoff.
- Prepares and issues violation notices.
- Conducts follow-up abatement procedures including correspondence, site visits, and communication with property owners and developers/contractors.
- Recommends and implements strategic enforcement campaigns for areas such as industrial and construction activities.
- Provides information to the public on storm water regulations and BMP.
- Develops education material; Conducts training for community organizations.
- Assists with development of environmental programs such as coordinating with local school districts to implement environmental contests.
- When assigned to the Transportation Services Division:
- Manages the City’s Traffic Operations Center (TOC), traffic signals, CCTVs, radar speed feedback signs and communication hardware and software.
- Develops and implements traffic signal timing and coordination plans along major arterials, and calculates Intersection Level of Services (LOS).
- Prepares traffic and parking analyses.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualification Guidelines:
A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this classification is as follows:
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Considerable and progressively responsible professional experience in the field of civil engineering, which includes a minimum of two years of full-time experience in public works engineering, construction or project management, and supervision of technical/professional personnel.
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering or a related field.
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform essential functions may also be considered.
LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver’s License, or higher, before date of appointment is required. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment.
Certification as a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California is highly desirable.
Certification as a Traffic Engineer in the State of California is highly desirable if assigned to the Transportation Services Division.
REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS:
- Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, practices, and equipment including computers and standard business software (i.e. Microsoft Office applications).
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the field of municipal public works including: Planning and development, design, surveying, construction, operation and maintenance and methods and practices of acquisition of real property.
- Knowledge of procedures in preparation of specifications, estimates, plans, designs, and contract agreements.
- Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and codes, as they relate to the design and construction of Public Works projects.
- Knowledge of and skill in applying the principles and practices of public works administration, budgeting, management, and supervision.
- Knowledge of Capital Improvement Program budgeting, cost estimation, funding, project management, and contract administration.
- When assigned to the Engineering Division:
- Knowledge of principles and practices of Civil Engineering related to design, construction and inspection of streets, storm drains and grading plans.
- Knowledge of investigative techniques, basic chemistry concepts and interactions.
- Knowledge of storm water regulations and basic functions of related regulatory agencies and organizations.
- Knowledge of principles related to case management, reporting and record keeping.
- When assigned to the Transportation Services Division:
- Knowledge of principles and practices of Civil Engineering related to the design and construction of streets, signing and striping plans, and traffic signals.
REQUISITE ABILITIES:
- Ability to establish design procedures.
- Ability to collect, research, compile, and analyze information and data.
- Ability to accurately analyze and evaluate design calculations, and specifications for capital improvement projects.
- Ability to read and review architectural plans and construction documents.
- Ability to work effectively with representatives of other City departments, contractors, property owners, developers, consulting engineers, representatives of other governmental agencies, and the general public.
- Ability to prepare clear and definitive reports on a wide scale of engineering activities.
- Ability to interpret, explain, and apply departmental policies and procedures, and pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to maintain professionalism at all times, in person and over the phone, including stressful situations and when handling disputes or complaints.
- Ability to understand and implement principals, practices, methods, and techniques of inspection, code violation investigation, enforcement, water sampling and testing; and ability to identify common storm water pollutants and possible sources when assigned to Environmental Compliance.
- Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, organize work and set priorities, track schedules and meet critical time deadlines.