Senior Civil Engineer
Date Adopted by City Manager
12/01/02
Comp. Code
8810
Management
Exempt
Job Title
Senior Civil Engineer
Definition
Under general supervision, to perform responsible and difficult engineering work in the design, investigation and construction of public works and facilities; to supervise and direct the work of professional and support engineering personnel; to schedule and coordinate work assignments and processes; to perform related work as required.
Typical Duties
Schedule, supervise and perform professional engineering work in the design and construction of street, storm drain, sewer line, drainage and transportation facilities; research project design requirements; perform complex calculations and perform estimates of time and material costs; assign routine investigation, design and drafting tasks to technical subordinates; review completed work; research publications and industrial information sources; develop revised design and construction standards for public works structures and appurtenances as required; prepare and revise plans and specifications for traffic related projects; prepare special studies and reports and coordinate major traffic and transportation projects; investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations; prepare estimates and feasibility reports; coordinate and participate in the 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; coordinate public works activities with other City departments, divisions and sections and with outside agencies; supervise, train and evaluate technical subordinates; make code revisions as required; responsible for the budgeting process for capital projects and the administration of said projects; originates most projects; perform related assignments as necessary.
Tools and Equipment Used
Personal computer, including word processing; spreadsheet, and data base and computer-aided-design software; standard drafting tools; surveying equipment including level, theodolite and electronic distance measuring devices; motor vehicle; phone; nuclear gauge; digital camera; mobile radio.
Physical Demands
Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operating drafting instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of engineering as applied to municipal public works or traffic; methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works projects; techniques for preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates and reports relating to public works engineering; principles and practices of personnel motivation, performance evaluation and discipline.
Ability to
Make complex engineering computations and schedule, review and supervise the preparation of engineering plans and studies; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment; perform work with a minimum of supervision; supervise, train and evaluate the performance of subordinate personnel.
Experience
Three years of experience performing duties similar to the Associate Civil Engineer with the City of Chico including some supervisory experience.
Education
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering supplemented by California registration as a Professional Engineer.
Additional Requirements
Possession of an Engineer-In-Training certificate and a valid California Driver License.