Senior Civil Engineer
Company: Government Jobs
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
DescriptionThe PositionThis announcement is for two (2)
positions as described below:Department of Public WorksThe City of
Santa Clara's Department of Public Works seeks a results-oriented
and innovative engineer to serve out the Department's mission to
provide the highest quality public works services to the residents
of Santa Clara, the development community, and our customers in a
responsible and efficient manner. The Department has focus areas
that include Engineering Services and Operations and Maintenance.
Engineering Services is comprised of five divisions:
Administration, Traffic, Design, Land and Property Development, and
Field Services. Operations and Maintenance include public roadways,
parkways and boulevards, City trees, street sweeping, environmental
programs, storm drain systems, fleet, solid and mixed
waste/recyclables, and City facilities. For more information about
the Department of Public Works please visit the department
website.The Traffic Engineering Division provides traffic
engineering (lead and support for the design and construction of
both City and private development projects), traffic impact
analysis reviews for private development projects and
transportation projects, bicycle and pedestrian improvement
planning, grant administration, and traffic signal maintenance and
operation services for the City.The division receives and
investigates resident/business inquiries related to street parking,
traffic calming, intersection control (i.e., signals, warning
beacons, regulatory signage, and crosswalks), and bicycling and
pedestrian travel on public streets. The investigations may involve
interaction with the residents, field review, traffic data
collection, and evaluation of collected information with
established city policies to prepare engineering recommendations
for possible improvements.The division also focuses on multi-modal
planning and implementation related explicitly to the goals and
projects included with the City's Bicycle Plan, Pedestrian
Masterplan, and the City's Complete Streets policy. Finally, this
division coordinates with other agencies such as the Valley
Transportation Authority, County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports,
Caltrans, and the cities of San Jose, Cupertino, and Sunnyvale
related to projects, programs, and grant opportunities. Experience
in customer service, traffic design and construction,
transportation planning, traffic control device operations, and
project management and delivery is essential to success in this
position.Under direct supervision of the Transportation Manager,
the Senior Civil Engineer performs the following duties:Prepare and
manage the preparation of preliminary, final design, and contract
documents (plans, specifications, and cost estimates)Implementation
of transportation plans and programs (i.e. Bicycle Master Plan,
Pedestrian Master Plan, Complete Streets Policy, and Vision
Zero);Conduct studies and analyses of traffic engineering projects
or problems, and prepares technical reports; -Coordinate
engineering activities with other City departments and other public
agencies in the transportation related matters;Track and manage
project budgets; -Manage operation of City traffic signals,
intelligent transportation systems, and traffic control
devices.Develop and review traffic signal timing parameters and
coordination timing plans;Supervise, train, and support associate
engineers; -Check plans submitted by private engineers and other
public agencies for compliance with City standards related to
public transportation facilities and infrastructure;Prepare and
administer grant funding applications and reports -Conduct field
and office work, -Supports the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee; andWork with the public and consultants on
various projects and transportation related inquiries. -Water and
Sewer Utilities DepartmentSanta Clara Water & Sewer Utilities'
mission is to provide customers a dependable supply of safe,
potable water, environmentally-sound wastewater collection,
treatment, and disposal. Furthermore, recycled water is offered for
approved uses including irrigation and industrial processes, where
available. Programs and services are designed and implemented with
economic and environmental benefits in mind. For more information
about the Water & Sewer Utilities Department, please visit the
department website.The City of Santa Clara's Water and Sewer
Utilities Department seeks an experienced Senior Civil Engineer
with excellent project management skills; strong oral and written
communication skills; and a proven track record of designing and
delivering utility projects and administering consultant and
construction contracts. -The qualified candidate will have
experience working in a team environment on major construction
projects, including working collaboratively with contractors,
technicians, utility operations staff, outside agency staff, and
the public. The Senior Civil Engineer delivers projects with widely
varied scopes, from small, customer-focused, residential projects,
to large, high-profile capital improvements with City and
Region-wide implications for the delivery of services well into the
future.Under direct supervision, the Senior Civil Engineer performs
the following duties:Perform high-level, fast paced engineering
work relating to the permitting, design and construction of water,
sewer, and other utilities projects within the City.Review proposed
public and/or commercial utilities projects for compliance with
City, County, State and Federal government construction and
environmental standards, design criteria, rules and regulations.Be
a part of a dynamic small team of engineering professionals,
working on delivering projects in the Water, Sewer, and Recycled
Water Utilities through their entire project life cycle, including
research and design, plan review, construction, operation and
maintenance.Assist the Principal Engineer in the planning,
organizing and management of the work of the Utilities Engineering
Division.Perform technical and administrative tasks and exercise a
high degree of - independent judgment and decision making in
resolving problems.THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE
POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE
POSITIONS LISTED IN THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. -IF YOU ARE INTERESTED
IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE
YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE
THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT.MEETING THE MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION
PROCESS. - ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE
BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS
AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.
-The annual salary range for this position is $154,897.80 -
$197,793.60. This position will be filled at or near the bottom of
the salary range.Additional Information: -You must answer all
job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy
or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from
further consideration.Applications must be filled out completely
(i.e. do not write "see resume or personnel file.").To receive
consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a
-1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. -Incomplete applications will not
be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through
the "Apply Now" feature on the job announcement at -.The job
posting for this position is continuous: Applications will be
reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position.
-If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as
soon as possible, before the position is closed. -The City of Santa
Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job
openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability,
veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any
federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed
to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with
disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a
disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or
-HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.Typical DutiesDuties include, but
are not limited to the following:Under general supervision:---
Conduct studies and analyses of engineering projects or problems,
and prepares technical reports on matters of public interest,
including City infrastructure and transportation planning
activities, public works maintenance programs, public works
projects and other municipal or public facilities (e.g., storm
drains and sanitary sewer systems, urban roadways, bridges, traffic
and transportation system, and -public buildings)--- -Prepare and
manage the preparation of preliminary, final design, and contract
documents (plans, specifications, and cost estimates) for a wide
variety of municipal public works projects such as those described
above--- -May assist with the department's annual and five-year
capital improvement budgets and the operating budget--- -Update the
City Standard Specifications, Standard Details, and Design
Criteria--- -Supervise the management and maintenance of
engineering records and drawings--- -Prepare and administer grant
funding applications and reports--- -Oversee inspection and testing
of public works projects and Encroachment Permit projects--- -May
manage the City's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Community Rating System (CRS) Program--- -May manage operation of
City traffic signals and transportation systems--- -Provide
construction management, construction contract administration, and
consultant contract administration for public works projects---
-May prepare or review for adequacy work necessary to accomplish
assessment districts--- Check plans submitted by private engineers
-and other public agencies for compliance with City standards
related to public facilities and infrastructure--- Prepare and
administer request for proposals and consultant contracts -for
various projects including, but not limited to, -public works
projects, public buildings, environmental issues and studies---
Coordinate engineering activities -with other City departments -and
other public agencies having interest in the public work---
-Prepare and supervise preparation of plans, maps, plats, land
descriptions, charts, diagrams, specifications, and reports---
-Supervise and train other professional or paraprofessional
engineering personnel--- -Direct and coordinate land surveying
activities--- -Write, review and edit City Council agenda reports
and engineering reports--- -Prepare and check subdivision maps,
easement documents, and other title documents--- -Calculate and
collect development fees--- -Manage the City's Encroachment Permits
Program--- -Review and write conditions of approval for proposed
development--- -Provide technical information to other City
departments and to the general public--- -Represent the Department
in community, other public agency and professional meetings--- -Act
as a Principal Engineer or Traffic Engineer in his/her absence---
-Perform other related duties as assignedMinimum
QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMinimum Qualifications--- -A
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a college or university
that is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and
Technology (ABET)--- -Five (5) years of progressively responsible
experience in civil engineering office and field work performing
professional level engineering work, andPossible Substitutions---
-A Master's Degree in any branch of Civil Engineering from an
accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1)
year of experienceLICENSES& CERTIFICATION--- -Possession of a valid
California Class C driver's license is required at time of
appointment and for duration of employment--- -Registration as a
Civil Engineer in the State of California is required at time of
appointment and for duration of employment--- -Other licenses and
certificates directly related to the Civil Engineering field (e.g.
Geotechnical Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Structural Engineer, Land
Surveyor, Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Developer
(QSD), Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Practitioner
(QSP))is desirable--- -Current city employees appointed to Senior
Civil Engineer prior to September 1, 2015 are waived of the
required Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of
CaliforniaOTHER REQUIRMENTS--- -Must be able to perform all of the
essential functions of the job assignment--- -May be required to
work shifts, weekends, and odd and unusual hours in the performance
of duties and emergency situationsMeeting the minimum
qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination
process. Only the -most qualified candidates who demonstrate the
best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements
and duties of the position will be invited to test. Candidates must
attain a passing score on the examination process to qualify for
the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to
appointment.Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of
the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A
department interview will be required prior to appointment.Federal
law requires all employees to provide verification of their
eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the
City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents
related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of
visa which requires an employer application. -PERMANENT CITY
EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: -Current permanent employee candidates
who receive a passing score on the examination will have an
additional five (5) points added to their final score.Knowledge,
Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of:--- Principles, practices,
-methods, and techniques of civil engineering as applied to the
planning, design, construction, repair, maintenance, and operation
of urban roadways, storm drain and sanitary sewer systems, bridges,
traffic and transportation systems including, but not limited to
land surveying, grading and drainage, hydraulics of open channel
and pipe flow, highway engineering, traffic and transportation
engineering, economic analysis, construction testing and
inspection, strengths, properties and uses of material for public
works projects, soil investigation, structural analysis, -drafting,
report writing, mapping, and project technical specification
writing--- -Federal, State and local laws, codes, ordinances,
regulations, and policies pertaining to public works projects and
transportation infrastructure operation--- -Approved construction
and field safety standards, practices, and procedures related to
public works projects--- -Hydrology--- -Transportation planning and
traffic signal operation--- -Project and construction management---
-Consultant and construction contract administration--- -Means,
methods, materials and equipment used in construction of public
works projects--- -Project cost estimating and project plan
preparation--- -Principles of supervision and training--- -Computer
applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, project management
software, scheduling tools, computer-aided design (CAD) with civil
engineering modules and geographic information system (GIS))---
-Environmental and safety practices, procedures and
standardsAbility to:--- Comprehend, carry out and issue oral and
written technical instructions;--- Prepare, -review, -interpret and
evaluate plans, specifications, cost estimates, proposals, land
surveys and engineering reports for public works projects;---
-Read, interpret and apply laws, codes, ordinances, regulations,
and policies governing public works projects and transportation
infrastructure operation--- -Maintain records, logs and
databases--- -Prepare comprehensive engineering and administrative
staff reports--- -Perform quantity take-off work from construction
plans--- -Compile and analyze data, prepare reports and make
recommendations--- -Make accurate mathematical calculations and
engineering computations and drawings--- -Effectively communicate
both orally and in writing--- -Prepare and make public
presentations--- -Write clear, concise reports, using correct
composition, English grammar and spelling--- -Supervise and train
other professional or paraprofessional engineering personnel---
-Analyze facts and to exercise independent judgment--- -Grasp new
ideas and concepts--- -Understand and use administrative and
engineering computer applications and software (e.g., project
management software, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word,
computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) with civil engineering
modules, and GIS)--- -Use drafting and survey instruments, and
other engineering aids--- -Operate personal computer, plotter, and
other standard office equipment--- -Interact, establish, and
maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in
the course of work including the public, other agencies and
coworkers--- -Work in a team based environment to resolve problems,
achieve common goals, and successfully deliver projects--- -Deal
tactfully and courteously with others--- -Focus on the important
matters, effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload
and meet deadlines--- -Make sound decisions in a manner consistent
with the essential job functions--- Bend, stoop, reach, carry,
crawl, climb and lift as necessary to perform assigned dutiesJob
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$154,897.80 - $197,793.60 AnnuallyLocation
Santa Clara, CAJob TypeFull-TimeJob
Number11-24-322DepartmentMultipleOpening
Date03/22/2024FLSANon-ExemptBargaining Unit 4Weighting Plan
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Agency infoAgencyCity of Santa ClaraPhone
408-615-2080 WebsiteAddress
1500 Warburton Ave.
Santa Clara, California, 95050
Keywords: Government Jobs, Sunnyvale , Senior Civil Engineer, Engineering , Santa Clara, California
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