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ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Civil Engineer performs civil engineering planning and design, provides technical direction to District personnel, commissioned architects, and consulting engineers on matters related to civil engineering design, and certifies design plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advises, consults with, and gives technical direction to commissioned architects and structural engineers and their consulting civil engineers on District policies and guides for the design of site development, including grading, paving, fencing, parking layouts, streets, storm drains, and sewer systems, in the construction of new buildings and the major alteration of existing building sites.

Provides technical direction to personnel of the Civil Engineering Unit in the preparation of school site designs, specifications, and cost estimates.

Reviews plans and specifications submitted by commissioned or consulting civil engineers for conformance to District policies and guides, and for possible conflict with other architectural and engineering features, and requests necessary revisions.

Submits recommendations for commissioning of civil engineers by the District, evaluates engineers' proposals on scope of work and fees, reviews engineers' completed work, and recommends payment or nonpayment of partial and final fees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A valid license as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists

Special Physical Requirement:

Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds, walk on roofs, and move safely in partially completed buildings and crawl spaces

DESIRBABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

We are seeking experienced licensed Civil Engineers with strong oral and written communication skills. The civil engineer is expected to provide technical direction to District personnel, commissioned architects, and consulting engineers. The ability to work under minimum supervision is desired. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will possess the ability to effectively and professionally work with District personnel and contractors in a team setting, handle conflict with professionalism, work independently, and be flexible under necessary circumstances