County of Orange · 5 hours ago
Civil Engineer (Development Services)
CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$131K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expThe County of Orange is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the Land Development Division within OC Public Works. The role involves facilitating expedited permit processing, performing complex construction plan reviews, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Perform a variety of complex construction plan review assignments
Support the Land Development Division with facilitating expedited permit processing for Rancho Mission Viejo (RMV)
Assist with plan checking and permitting for infrastructure, including streets and storm drains, proposed by the master developer and homebuilders
Serve as the main civil engineering reviewer on specifically assigned projects
Facilitate the review of engineering plans and related technical reports
Review the work product of consultant plan reviewers to ensure consistency with applicable codes and requirements, County Standards and policies
Provide plan check comments, point out missing elements, and serve as a resource on infrastructure-related county policies, requirements and procedures
Resolve design concerns
Play a vital role in providing expedited permit processing for the RMV project
Qualification
Required
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board for Civil and Professional Engineers
Possession of ICC Certification as a plan examiner
Ability to review and approve building and infrastructure plans (structural, life safety, energy) according to California Building Codes, County Ordinances, and standard plans
Ability to perform reviews of buildings and site plans for compliance with ADA accessibility requirements, approving plumbing, electrical, and mechanical plans, streets and storm drains, and designing according to California codes and regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, Bluebeam, and other related software suites
Coordinating and managing the reviews of private developers' and builders' project submittals, including street improvements, grading plans, trail plans, landscape plans, hydrology, hydraulic reports, tract maps and drainage plans
Being knowledgeable and experienced in identifying problems, solving them, acting decisively, and demonstrating good judgment
Isolating causes from symptoms, and compiling information and alternatives to evaluate problems or issues
Involving others as appropriate and gathering information from a variety of sources
Finding a balance between studying the problem and solving it
Continuing to provide the highest quality service to all customers, clients, and stakeholders
Listening carefully and communicating effectively
Providing guidance, training, and direction to subordinate staff such as Civil Engineering Assistants, and others
Fostering a team atmosphere and rewarding collaboration
Coordinating with the field inspection team and attending job site meetings if required
Coordinating with County project managers during the plan review process and ensuring project compliance with the County and the State codes
Coordinating with Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) for implementing construction requirements within the state/the County adopted Fire Map
Communicating orally and in writing with engineers, architects, contractors, developers, and consultants
Communicating technical and complex information clearly and concisely to a wide variety of audiences
Recognizing the essential value of continuous information exchange and the competitive advantage it brings
Seeking information from a variety of sources and disseminating it in a variety of ways
Ensuring that stakeholders have current and accurate information
Writing clearly and concisely, composing informative and convincing memos, emails, letters, reports, and other documents
Possessing knowledge, experience, and the ability to communicate using modern technologies such as social media platforms and virtual public meetings
Preferred
Possession of a Certification as Access Specialist (CASp) License is highly desirable
The ideal candidate will possess three (3) years of continuous construction plan checking and will be willing to take on new and challenging assignments
Benefits
A variety of health plan options
Annual leave
Paid holidays
Health Care Reimbursement Account
457 Defined Contribution Plan
Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement
Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS)
Company
County of Orange
Regular meeting of the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christine Long
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