Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and three (3) years of experience in civil engineering projects or closely related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

· Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.

· Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by the California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required.

Required Knowledge of:

· City organization, operations, policies and procedures.

· Fundamental principles, practices and techniques of civil engineering.

· Civil engineering methods and practices for project planning, designs, technical plans, specifications, estimates, and reports.

· Principles of design, construction and maintenance of public works projects.

· Stages in the construction process when defects can be detected, and the types of tests performed on construction materials and components.

· Federal, state, city and county safety and zoning rules and regulations.

· Federal state and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards, protocols, specifications and guidelines for public works construction.

Required Skill in:

· Analyzing issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations based on findings.

· Interpreting and applying engineering standards and procedures, federal and state rules and regulations, and city policies and procedures.

· Reading and interpreting engineering plans and specifications, plats and other related documents.

· Analyzing and evaluating technical engineering data and construction documentation.

· Checking designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications of engineering projects.

· Reviewing and verifying mathematical calculations.

· Making accurate drawings and maps and keeping accurate field notes.

· Operating a personal computer utilizing complex engineering software applications, including AutoCAD.

· Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees, officials, and representatives from other local, state and Federal agencies.