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City of Sacramento · 3 weeks ago

Associate Civil Engineer (CIP Wastewater)

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$97K/yr - $136K/yr

2+ years exp

The City of Sacramento is seeking motivated engineers to join their Department of Utilities’ Wastewater Planning Section. This position involves engaging in technical tasks related to the city's sewer systems and includes responsibilities such as hydraulic modeling, capital improvement project development, and construction management oversight.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Supervise and participate in the preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of water utility, street, storm drain and sanitary sewer pump stations, street lighting, traffic signal, buildings, and related public works and City building projects; research project design requirements; perform complex calculations and prepare estimates of material costs and time considerations

Assign routine inspection, investigation, design, and drafting tasks to technical subordinates; review completed work; assist in the solution of difficult problems

Research building codes, publications and industry information sources

Develop and revise design and construction standards

Participate in the implementation of the City's traffic and transportation engineering programs; prepare and revise plans and specifications for traffic related projects; prepare special studies and reports and coordinate major projects

Participate in the City's Building Code Compliance program

Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations

Order survey, mapping, and data collection

Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures

Administer contracts for construction projects

Participate in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for private developments affecting streets, sewers, drains and related public works facilities and ensure that they meet all City imposed requirements

Check building plans for compliance with City building codes and ordinances

Prepare special engineering studies and reports

Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on public works, utility matters, or building code appeals issues

Coordinate planning, design, and construction activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections, and with outside agencies

May supervise, train, and evaluate lower level professional, technical and clerical subordinates

Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed may necessarily be performed by each individual holding this classification

Qualification

Civil EngineeringHydraulic ModelingAsset ManagementGISInfoWorks ICMInfoAsset PlannerSupervisionCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in civil engineering

One year of experience in professional civil engineering work in one of the areas of assignments for Assistant Civil Engineer

Two years of experience comparable to that of an Assistant Civil Engineer in the City of Sacramento for Associate Civil Engineer

Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to public works, utilities, traffic, or building construction projects

Knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works, building and utilities projects

Knowledge of modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding civil engineering and building codes and ordinances

Ability to make complex engineering computations and to check, design, and supervise the preparation of engineering plans and studies

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing

Ability to use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment

Knowledge of City engineering policies and procedures for Associate Civil Engineer

Knowledge of principles of supervision and training for Associate Civil Engineer

Ability to perform complex professional engineering work with a minimum of supervision for Associate Civil Engineer

Ability to supervise and train subordinates for Associate Civil Engineer

Preferred

Experience or education in wastewater, hydraulics, and/or asset management

Familiarity with software tools such as GIS, InfoWorks ICM, Excel, and InfoAsset Planner

Benefits

Bilingual Pay

California Public Employees' Retirement System

Company

City of Sacramento

City of Sacramento provides government administration services.

Founded in 1849

Sacramento, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.cityofsacramento.org

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