Supervising Civil Engineer

Company: City of San Luis Obispo
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

The current position is within the Public Works Department and is assigned to the Capital Projects specialty area, however the eligibility list established during this recruitment will be for all specialty areas and may be used by other departments. This recruitment will remain open until the position has been filled. Applications submitted by 11:59pm on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, will be given first consideration. The first round of interviews has been scheduled for Thursday, May 1, 2025, so please hold that date. Due to this being a continuous recruitment, the posting can close any time without notice, therefore prompt application is encouraged. JOB SUMMARY:
Performs highly complex professional engineering work to successfully deliver public works infrastructure projects in the areas of development, capital improvement, and water/wastewater utilities; supervises a work team and manages a section engaged in professional engineering and technical support; performs related work as assigned. Employees are assigned to a specialty but may perform work in any specialty.CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
This multi-position class is the highest level in the City's professional engineering series. Employees in this class provide specialized engineering support and direction to a variety of private and public projects. Responsibilities include serving as a section head with responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, and reviewing the work of staff engaged in the preparation of engineering plans, specifications, designs, estimates, schedules, inspections, and project management activities for construction, maintenance, and/or development programs. This class is distinguished from the Deputy Director classifications by the latter's overall managerial responsibility for a comprehensive division comprised of development, capital improvement, or water/wastewater utilities engineering programs. This class is distinguished from Senior Civil Engineer in that the latter does not manage a section engaged in professional engineering work.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives general direction from a Director or Deputy Director within a framework of established policies and procedures.
Direct supervision is provided to professional and technical staff. Project direction may be provided to contract staff and consultants.EXAMPLE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks that may be found in positions of this class.)

• Plans, supervises, assigns, directs, reviews, and evaluates the work of professional and technical engineering staff and coordinates their work with that of other City departments, outside agencies, contractors, and consultants.
• Directs, reviews, and participates in the preparation and/or examination of engineering plans, specifications, designs, requests for proposals, cost estimates, legal descriptions, and other documents for a variety of engineering projects.--
• Manages engineering projects and environmental studies.
• Reviews and updates engineering standards and standard specifications.--
• Develops and monitors systems and procedures for contract administration to ensure compliance with technical and legal requirements.
• Performs highly complex engineering work; provides engineering services and consultation to a variety of field and office personnel.
• Initiates, directs, and participates in the preparation of a variety of studies, procedures, ordinances, contracts, reports, written correspondence, and other materials.
• 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.
• Prepares contract specifications and plans for engineering projects,--ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and funding source requirements.--
• Inspects and evaluates ongoing public works projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications; conducts surveys to obtain field data for compliance purposes.
• Prepares requests for proposals and recommends the selection of consultants; performs contract administration; and monitors consultant and contractor work.--
• Researches new materials and techniques; monitors new developments in civil engineering.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of studies, written correspondence, reports, procedures, ordinances, contracts, and other materials.
• Directs the maintenance of working and departmental automated and manual files.
• 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, or through graphic representations and statistical summaries with colleagues, managers, employees, the public, organized employee groups, and representatives of various organizations.
• May serve as the Deputy Director on a relief or as-assigned basis.
• Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.--Development Projects Specialty: In addition to the duties listed above, incumbents assigned to this specialty may perform the following duties:
  
• 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.Capital Projects Specialty: In addition to the duties listed above, incumbents assigned to this specialty may perform the following duties:
  
• Performs project management and engineering work for more complex designs of public works construction projects.
• Submits projects for competitive bids; analyzes bids and makes recommendations for acceptance.Water/Wastewater Utilities Projects Specialty: In addition to the duties listed above, incumbents assigned to this specialty may perform the following duties:
  
• 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. --KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
  Knowledge of:
  
• 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 employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review, and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• 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.
• Principles and practices of construction management, including plan and specification interpretation, claims avoidance and resolution, and public contract legal requirements.
• Legal requirements and regulations for public works engineering,--including the Public Contract Code.
• 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 public and City staff, in person, in writing, and over the phone.Development Projects Specialty: In addition to the knowledge listed above, incumbents assigned to this specialty must have knowledge of:
  
• 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.Capital Projects Specialty: In addition to the knowledge listed above, incumbents assigned to this specialty must have knowledge of:
  
• Principles, practices, and processes associated with public works construction projects.
• Public contracting and competitive bid processes and procedures related to construction projects.Water/Wastewater Utilities Projects Specialty: In addition to the knowledge listed above, incumbents assigned to this specialty must have knowledge of:
  
• 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. --Ability to:
  
• 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 professional and technical staff and/or contractors on a project or day-to-day 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.Development Projects Specialty: In addition to the abilities listed above, incumbents assigned to this specialty must have the ability to:
  
• 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.Capital Projects Specialty: In addition to the abilities listed above, incumbents assigned to this specialty will be required to have the ability to:
  
• 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.Water/Wastewater Utilities Projects Specialty: In addition to the abilities listed above, incumbents assigned to this specialty will be required to have the ability to:
  
• 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 and supervise 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 to water and wastewater capital improvements for preservation of public health and the environment. --EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in civil structural, or mechanical engineering or related field;
  and
  Five years of professional engineering experience in the specialty area, including one year of experience working in a supervisory or lead capacity;
  or
  An equivalent combination of education and experience.
  POSSESSION AND MAINTENANCE OF:
  
• A valid California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer.
• California registration as a Professional Land Surveyor is desirable.
• An appropriate graduate degree is desirable.THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE A FINAL OFFER IS MADE:
  
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