Senior Civil Engineer

The City of San Luis Obispo is recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer! The current recruitment is for the Water/Wastewater Utilities Projects Specialty Area within the Utilities Department, however the eligibility list established during this recruitment may be used by other departments. 

If you are selected for interviews, they will take place in person on Tuesday, February 20, 2025, so please hold that date. 

Please note: Hiring incentives are not guaranteed but may be valued up to $5,000 for positions deemed hard to fill by the Director of Human Resources. For those candidates who live 50 or more miles from San Luis Obispo County, relocation assistance up to $2,000 may be available.

• Researches, designs, prepares, and evaluates plans, specifications, requests for proposal, cost estimates, and other documents for a variety of engineering projects; coordinates this work with that of other City departments, outside agencies, contractors, and consultants.
• Reviews and updates engineering standards and standard specifications. 
• Manages engineering projects and environmental studies; may supervise staff or manage contracts with consultants to accomplish projects.
• Examines plans, calculations, and specifications for construction, alteration, and repair projects, or as needed to assist in approvals for engineering projects.
• Coordinates work activities with other divisions, departments, jurisdictions, and private entities; prepares reports and presentations for public and private bodies.
• Represents the City before local, state, and federal regulatory agencies; may apply for and obtain permits.
• Applies for and ensures the proper use of grant funding, including preparation of required paperwork and following grant guidelines.
• Interprets and administers applicable ordinances relating to project requirements.  
• Prepares and reviews engineering reports, legal descriptions, and project related correspondence.  
• Acts as project engineer when working with other departments, other jurisdictions, and agencies and responds to questions related to projects and engineering policy. 
• Prepares contract specifications, requests for proposals, and plans for engineering projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and funding source requirements. 
• Inspects and evaluates ongoing engineering projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. 
• Monitors systems and procedures for contract administration to ensure compliance with technical and legal requirements.
• Assists with enforcement of Post-Construction Stormwater regulations, including reporting to Regional Water Quality Control Board.
• Performs difficult engineering work; provides engineering services and consultation to a variety of field and office personnel. 
• Prepares a variety of studies, written correspondence, reports, procedures, ordinances, contracts, and other materials.
• Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect departmental operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
• Participates on a variety of interdisciplinary committees and commissions and represents the City regarding engineering issues to a variety of community and stakeholder groups.
• Communicates orally, in writing, through graphic representations, and statistical summaries with colleagues, managers, employees, the public, organized employee groups, and representatives of various organizations.
• Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required. 

• Examines public and private engineering plans, subdivision maps, specifications, designs, cost estimates, and legal descriptions for a variety of construction and maintenance and/or private development projects to ensure compliance with engineering standards and specifications.
• Manages projects that involve working closely with external stakeholders, developers, and other third parties.
• Assists with enforcement of floodplain management regulations and Drainage Design Manual, including reporting to FEMA and reviewing and approving plans.
• May serve as a Supervising Civil Engineer on a relief or as-assigned basis.

• Performs project management and engineering work for more complex public works construction projects.
• Submits projects for competitive bids; analyzes bids and makes recommendations for acceptance.
• May serve as a Supervising Civil Engineer on a relief or as-assigned basis.

• Performs engineering work for the complex designs of water and wastewater construction projects.
• Manages new and existing infrastructure, which involves reading and interpreting process and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).
• Manages system integration of process equipment with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
• Manages small and large electrical systems with the help of electrical engineering consultants.
• Oversees plant development from conception to completion, including managing timelines, budgets, and resources. 
• Communicates with internal and external stakeholders regarding water and wastewater capital improvements for preservation of public health and the environment.  
• May serve as the Deputy Director on a relief or as-assigned basis.

• Principles and practices of civil engineering design and construction, particularly as related to the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of infrastructure.
• Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and programs regarding planning and engineering, including the California Environmental Quality Act.
• Principles and practices of land surveying, particularly as related to compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and the Land Surveyor’s Act.
• Principles and practices of project management and evaluation, including goal setting and the development of objectives, work planning, scheduling, and organization.
• Principles and practices of cost estimation and contract administration in a public agency setting. 
• Principles, practices, and constructability of public works projects.
• Legal requirements and regulations for public works engineering, including the Public Contract Code. 
• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• Basic budgetary principles and practices.
• Recent developments, current literature, and informational resources regarding private development, municipal development, and capital improvement projects.
• Stormwater control plans and Post-Construction Stormwater regulations.
• Principles and practices of hydrology and hydraulics in a municipal setting.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications related to the work.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff, in person, in writing, and over the phone.

• Principles and practices of civil engineering design and construction as they relate to the review and approval of private development projects.
• Public and private engineering improvements, subdivision maps, specifications, designs, cost estimates, and legal descriptions for a variety of private development projects.
• Development review and entitlement processes.

• Principles, practices, and processes associated with project management, design, and construction of construction projects.
• Public contracting and competitive bid processes and procedures related to construction projects.

• System processes for treating water and wastewater to minimize environmental impacts. 
• Contaminants, water quality standards, and environmental regulations.
• Construction and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities that withstand environmental factors.
• Hydraulic and fluid mechanics for treatment process through design of pipes, pumps, tanks, and specialized equipment.  

• Research, design, prepare, and evaluate plans, subdivision maps, and specifications for a variety of City public works and private development projects.
• Examine public and private engineering plans, specifications, designs, cost estimates, and legal descriptions for a variety of construction and maintenance projects.
• Manage capital improvement plan projects, contracts for services, and environmental studies.  
• Examine plans, calculations, and specifications for public works construction, alteration, and repair projects to ensure compliance with engineering standards and specifications.
• Direct the work of staff, consultants, and/or contractors on a project specific basis.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, specifications, ordinances, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Interpret, apply, and explain complex laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work with diverse populations and maintain an inclusive environment.
• Work in a team atmosphere and participate on a variety of departmental and City-wide committees to enhance the provision of all City services.

• Work collaboratively and respond to inquiries and requests from the community.
• Seek and gain acceptance or consensus from internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the City in a professional manner at public meetings.
• Read, understand, and interpret entitlements, including development agreements, and proactively address and enforce conditions of approval and project requirements.

• Plan, schedule, and execute complex public infrastructure maintenance and replacements while forecasting and addressing community impacts.
• Effectively prioritize and deliver a broad list of projects of varying complexity.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to review and maintain quality control over projects.
• Prepare and present complex project updates at public meetings.

• Learn to read and interpret process and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) to manage new and existing infrastructure.
• Learn to manage system integration of process equipment with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
• Work with electrical engineering consultants to manage small and large electrical systems.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources using construction practices to oversee plant development from concept to completion. 
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding water and wastewater capital improvements for preservation of public health and the environment.  

• A valid California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Must possess California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer, or registration in another state with the ability to obtain California registration within 6 months.
• An appropriate graduate degree is desirable.

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Compensation details: 54.08-67.6 Hourly Wage

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