University of California, Berkeley · 3 weeks ago
Civil Engineer (0480U), Facilities Services - 81815
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$134K/yr - $186K/yr
10+ years expThe University of California, Berkeley is a world-leading institution known for its academic and research excellence. They are seeking a Civil Engineer to serve as the resident expert and project manager for the campus's water, sewer, and storm drain distribution systems, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and managing capital projects.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Functions as Facilities Services project engineer (civil/structural) for campus wide water, sewer and storm distribution systems, for a major construction project, including new construction or major alterations
Serves as engineering liaison to coordinate communications between chief architects, chief engineers and engineering staff members and Facilities Services Utilities Operations Plumbing Shop
Coordinates all or most segments of a project, from inception to completion
Functions as design engineer (civil/structural), for projects of limited scope undertaken by Campus staff, such as small buildings and structures, minor alterations to large buildings, utility, drainage and road systems
In working with Utility Operations Plumbing Shop, prepare list of projects for funding request related to DM and other sources of funding
Technical consultant & support on water, sewer and storm drain metering on existing meters and to be installed meters
Provides professional engineering information and advice to committees of current or prospective occupants in determining building needs and priorities, for projects of limited scope. Serve as Project Manager for annual water survey for EBMUD
Reviews engineering design development and construction documents to ensure compliance with the specified programs and policies of the Campus
Functions as Facilities Services engineer, concentrating in some particular aspect of the physical planning and construction program or the physical plant operation and maintenance program, where the level of difficulty and volume of work requires professional engineering skills and knowledge
Keeps the Campus wide water, sewer and storm distribution maps updated
Provides analysis to improve the design, operation and maintenance features of civil/structural and/or utility systems in a physical plant
Serve as technical reference for trades groups that require field support
Provide input for Campus Design Standards
Perform plan review
In-depth plan review of CP projects connecting to campus water, sewer and storm drain systems and equally important follow-up on recommendations
Recommend and/or prepare water, storm and sewer Capacity Study to Projects as required and review results then provide recommendation to PM
Actively participate in project meetings as requested by PM with consultants and contractor
Serve as Facilities Services representative to projects and to EBMUD and EH&S
Resolves problems or conflicts in areas of civil and structural engineering expertise, including recommending range of solutions to disputed issues
Qualification
Required
Experience with engineering flow/hydraulic principals and software modeling systems (e.g. EPANET, KYPipe, SewerGEMS); ability to develop and/or update existing models for water, sewer and storm
10 years of experience in utility distribution operations & maintenance and/or design
Expert written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including expert level political acumen and negotiation skills
Expert knowledge of design and construction, contract administration and California Building Codes, including expert understanding of industry practices or highly specialized and critical disciplines
Expert project management skills to effectively manage highly complex projects or highly specialized and critical components of projects with a significant impact on campus
Expert skill in building, maintaining and nurturing strong professional relationships to achieve short- and long-range program implementation goals
Expert knowledge in civil/structural engineering
Expert skill in promoting, advancing and implementing programs within area of expertise
Advanced knowledge of and/or can quickly learn the campus, including its infrastructure, rules, regulations, policies and short- and long-range strategic plans
Expert analytical, organizational, project management and problem recognition/avoidance/resolution skills
Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited school and/or equivalent experience/training
State of California Professional engineering license; Current and clear Professional Engineering (PE) License
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package offered by the University
Eligible for full UC benefits
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