Los Angeles Unified School District · 5 hours ago
Civil Engineer
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$56.05/hr - $68.78/hrLos Angeles Unified School District is at the forefront of innovation in public education, aiming to ensure that students graduate ready for college, career, and life. The Civil Engineer will support the Facilities Services Division by performing civil engineering planning and design, providing technical direction, and certifying design plans for school construction projects.
Education
Responsibilities
Advises, consults with, and gives technical direction to commissioned architects and structural engineers and their consulting civil engineers on District policies and guides for the design of site development, including grading, paving, fencing, parking layouts, streets, storm drains, and sewer systems, in the construction of new buildings and the major alteration of existing building sites
Provides technical direction to personnel of the Civil Engineering Unit in the preparation of school site designs, specifications, and cost estimates
Reviews plans and specifications submitted by commissioned or consulting civil engineers for conformance to District policies and guides, and for possible conflict with other architectural and engineering features, and requests necessary revisions
Submits recommendations for commissioning of civil engineers by the District, evaluates engineers' proposals on scope of work and fees, reviews engineers' completed work, and recommends payment or nonpayment of partial and final fees
Prepares and maintains civil engineering standards and specifications to assure conformance to building codes and safety requirements and to improve the quality and economy of construction, maintenance, and operation
Directs site development studies to determine the cost and feasibility of site grading and street and utility improvements included in conditions for land acquisitions
Advises contractors, commissioned architects and engineers, and District construction inspectors on civil engineering problems encountered during construction
Provides professional certification of civil engineering designs for assigned District and commissioned projects
Conducts research and makes reports on structural systems relative to civil engineering components, installation methods, and their costs
Confers with and advises District personnel, manufacturers' representatives, and officials of other public agencies, on matters pertaining to District civil engineering guides
Provides professional certification of civil engineering designs for assigned District and commissioned projects
Qualification
Required
A valid license as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
A valid driver's license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation
Preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work under minimum supervision
Ability to effectively and professionally work with District personnel and contractors in a team setting
Ability to handle conflict with professionalism
Ability to work independently and be flexible under necessary circumstances
Considerable knowledge of principles and standard practices of civil engineering
Considerable knowledge of state and local codes pertaining to civil engineering features of building construction and their application
Considerable knowledge of the relationship of civil engineering to the other engineering and architectural features of buildings, including cost and operation comparisons
Considerable knowledge of AutoCAD or other recognized major computer-aided design software system
Considerable knowledge of principles of supervision
Ability to provide technical review and advice tactfully and effectively
Ability to effectively utilize AutoCAD software to create and update civil engineering plans and designs
Ability to comprehend complex plans and specifications and edit the work of others
Ability to write clear, concise reports and technical descriptions
Ability to work effectively with commissioned architects and engineers, District personnel, and representatives of public agencies and utility companies
Ability to supervise effectively
Benefits
Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
Up to 13 days.
Company
Los Angeles Unified School District
The Los Angeles Unified School District is the second largest public school district in the U.S.
Founded in 2012
10001+ employees
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