- Salary
- $122k – $154k/yr
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.
The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.
Salary range(s) for this classification is/are:
Engineer I: $107,256.24 - $135,713.76 annually
Engineer II: $121,605.12 - $153,928.32 annually
This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.
The Department of Public Works is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Engineer I/II vacancy in the Transportation and Hydraulics Services (THS) Division, Roads & Bridges (R&B) Section and one (1) full-time Engineer I/II vacancy in the Transportation and Hydraulics Services (THS) Division, Master Plan (MP) Section.
Transportation and Hydraulics Services Division
The Transportation and Hydraulics Services Division is responsible for the design, construction, and master plan of bridges, culverts, streets, sidewalks, storm and sanitary sewers, pump stations, streetlights, landscape and hardscape improvements, traffic signals, and supports construction and engineering, upgrade and revitalization of the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. In addition, this division provides general engineering plan review for general projects and electrical engineering review for projects constructed by private developers.
Development Services Division
The Development Services Division provides development plan review and construction of City infrastructure in conjunction with the private development process, administers permits for work within City’s streets, and provides utilities services.
Airport Capital Improvements Program
The Airport Division Capital Improvements team is responsible for the project management and delivery of capital projects related to San Jose Mineta International Airport.
City Facilities Architectural Services Division
CFAS Division has the primary responsibility for the delivery of capital improvements projects on City properties and provides design and construction services for public buildings, landscape improvements, and capital maintenance projects, including recreational facilities, parks, trails, libraries, public safety facilities, and various cultural facilities.
Engineering Services Division
The Engineering Services Division is comprised of four sections: Construction Management Services, Structural Engineering and Code Inspection, Material Testing Laboratory, and Survey. This division provides technical support services to City Capital Improvement Programs and Projects, development/utility permit projects, and other citywide customers.
The ideal candidates will possess a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, and supreme work ethic. The position requires excellent judgement, initiative, perseverance, integrity, organizational skills, flexibility, and written and verbal communication skills. Under the direction of an Associate Engineer, these candidates may perform the following key responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities (dependent upon the position/discipline for which they may be selected):
- Supervise, schedule, assign and direct activities for Inspectors and/or Engineering Technicians, and Student Interns
- Work collaboratively in a group or team environment and communicate clearly and effectively
- Coordinate with contractors and/or other City departments to plan and develop City projects
- Perform a range of work in the field of design, project management, and construction management
- Develop, review, and interpret plans and specifications for conformance to establish standards for major City projects
- Review designs, improvement plans, estimates, specifications, and contract documents for capital improvement projects
- Prepare resource and/or cost estimates
- Perform field investigations
- Prepare and administer consultant agreements and service orders
- Review and make recommendations concerning proposed projects and resolve disputes between contractors, inspectors, developers, and consultants
- Prepare a variety of correspondences and reports
- Develop, maintain, and utilize hydraulic and hydrologic computer models
- Coordinate with various stakeholders on capacity and connection review, including CIP projects, large-trash-capture, and green stormwater infrastructure
- Conduct spatial analysis and prepare maps using ArcGIS Pro
- Utilize various computer programs to analyze data and produce presentations
- Review, manage, and utilize large data sets, including manhole survey, flow monitoring, and rainfall data
- Perform CAD drafting using AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Perform complex calculations and data management tasks using MS Excel
- Assist in or lead CEQA coordination and other permit processes
- Process submittals, invoices/pay letters, requests for information, and change orders
- Assist in the revision of City of San José standard plans and specifications as needed
- Interact, coordinate, and provide customer service to engineers, inspectors, consultants, contractors, local agencies, citizen groups, general public, and other City Departments
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Engineer I
Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering designation or possession of an Engineering-In-Training (EIT) certificate.
Engineer II
Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering designation or possession of an Engineering-In-Training (EIT) certificate.
Experience: One (1) year of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience reviewing and preparing plans, estimates, and specifications.
Acceptable Substitution: Certificate of successful completion of the Engineer-In-Training examination issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists may be substituted for the required education.
Required Licensing:
Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license may be required.
Desirable Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.
Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Analytical Thinking - Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.
Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more in-person interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Charmaine Guerrero at [email protected].