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City of Chula Vista · 5 days ago

Associate Engineer (Land Development Option)

Chula Vista, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The City of Chula Vista is seeking an Associate Engineer to fill a vacancy within the Land Development Division of the Development Services Department. This role involves performing advanced technical reviews of infrastructure projects and ensuring compliance with city ordinances and State regulations, while also coordinating the work of other staff and managing specific projects.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Perform complex engineering designs for the preparation of preliminary and final engineering plans, specifications and cost estimates for the construction and/or improvement of storm drains, streets, sanitary sewers and related structures

Perform engineering calculations for hydrology and hydraulic structures, land surveys and highway and street alignments

Prepare and supervise the preparation of legal descriptions and grant deeds for easements and street right-of-ways

Participate in right-of-way negotiations and acquisitions

Investigate and check tentative and final subdivision maps for accuracy, design, completeness and conformance to the local sub-division ordinance and the State of Subdivision Map Act

Design and coordinate the construction of improvement projects

Review improvement and grading plans for composition and accuracy

Provide written and oral information to the public, contractors, developers and other engineers on related issues

Attend meetings and make presentations to various committees, commissions, professional and community groups

Write Council agenda statements, reports and correspondence as required

Conduct studies related to planning public works facilities

May assist in providing training to staff

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service

Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification

Civil EngineeringEngineering DesignHydrology CalculationsLand DevelopmentProject ManagementCustomer ServiceTeam CoordinationCommunication Skills

Required

Two years of civil engineering experience and training equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major course work in civil engineering or a related field or possession of Engineer-in-Training Certificate in the State of California

A valid California driver's license

Knowledge of basic principles, practices and facilities used in civil or structural engineering, soil engineering, municipal engineering, design, construction and maintenance and topographical construction surveying

Knowledge of state laws and local ordinances relating to engineering projects

Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation

Knowledge of computer equipment and software applications related to assignment

Ability to prepare plans and specifications

Ability to review estimates

Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data pertaining to engineering projects

Ability to read and interpret laws, ordinances and other related documents

Ability to read and interpret maps and blueprints

Ability to operate computer equipment and software applications related to assignment

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work