NEOGOV · 4 hours ago
PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER - UTILITIES
Huntington Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$127K/yr - $179K/yr
8+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer (Utilities) to join the Public Works Department in Huntington Beach. The role involves supervising and leading engineering services related to water systems, storm drains, and sewer systems while ensuring compliance with regulations and managing complex capital projects.
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Responsibilities
Participates in the development of the five-year water system plan; oversees financial forecasting and analysis activities to ensure that system plans meet future City water needs
Performs special water system studies to ensure existing facilities are rehabilitated, maintained and operated in an economic manner
Manages and oversees the maintenance and operations of the water system distribution network analysis model to simulate field conditions; identifies system improvements and upgrades
Coordinates the review of environmental impact reports and developer studies to ensure water rates, rules and regulations are clarified and understood
Establishes schedules and methods for providing water engineering services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly
Administers projects from inception to completion including planning, design, review, public meetings, bidding and construction
Determines the scope of engineering projects; oversees the preparation of plans and specifications by City staff; prepares requests for proposals and contracts for consulting services; reviews plans of consulting engineers and private contractors; makes technical engineering decisions and establishes technical criteria and standards
Monitors design criteria and communicates City ordinances, standards, and policies to ensure compliance with laws, guidelines, and standards
Manages all phases of private development processing for the Engineering Division, including environmental review, entitlement, plan check, and administration
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of codes and regulations pertaining to land development including Subdivision Map Act, CEQA, NPDES and other local, state and federal requirements
Applies knowledge of civil engineering principles particularly with respect to site development (e.g. grading and drainage, hydrology and hydraulics, utilities, water quality, and public improvements)
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills when preparing written reports for City Council and/or Planning Commission action, and providing in-person support at public hearings
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with staff, management, technical consultants, contractors, developers, and public and private agency representatives
Successfully manages, in a data-driven and results oriented manner, challenging and competing deadlines through proactive supervision, efficient allocation of resources, and cooperative relationships with staff in other departments as well as other divisions of Public Works
Represents the department and provides comments to the Planning Department to ensure private development projects conform to City code, policies, and procedures
Approves engineering plans and specifications
Directs and participates in the planning of assigned capital improvement projects
Responds to questions and inquiries from the general public, other agencies, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff regarding engineering and development projects
Prepares reports and studies on current and future planning and capital improvement projects
Prepares regional, state and federal grants; monitors and tracks application requests and approved grant programs
Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; monitors and controls expenditures
Develops processes to ensure business continuity in the event of a disaster
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
Eight (8) years' professional civil engineering experience in the option applied including three (3) years in a senior or supervisory capacity
A valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment
Registration in the State of California as a Professional Engineer required. If licensed in another state as a Professional Engineer, California registration must be obtained within twelve (12) months of employment
Preferred
Experience maintaining and applying hydraulic models, particularly WaterGEMS
Proven experience in the planning and design of groundwater wells and sewer lift stations
Benefits
TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.
GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular employees.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE with pay is granted in the amount of 60 hours per calendar year.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.
GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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