Sr. Civil Engineer - San Diego, United States - StaffWorthy Inc

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as central design figure on team by designing the layout of grading, street improvements and underground facilities within FEI design standards, agency processing requirements and client expectations and by performing complex design tasks and solving major design problems.
• Ensure quality of design and implement new ideas through supervision, participation plan reviews and training of junior staff.
• Assist team leader in client/agency interaction. Endeavor to build lasting relationships and respect with clients.
• Attend meetings and conference calls as appropriate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.


Other duties may be assigned:

• Under the direction of the Manager, help develop the design concept and design standards, coordinate with governmental agencies and act as a design resource for team members.
• Train and coach junior team members contributing to team's professional growth.
• Prepare cost estimates, develop schedules and coordinate the work of the design team with Manager.
• Prepare technical reports and calculations (hydrology, hydraulics, sewer capacity, earthwork, water demand, etc.).
• Assure work/design is of high quality, cost effective and meets the agency standards. Is it "buildable"?
• Performs complex design tasks and solves major design problems.
• Supervise Interns, Associate Engineers, Designers and Engineers plus render assistance in order to maintain the project schedule. Coordinate staffing needs with Manager.
• Serves as design resource and leader for team in absence of Manager.
• Assists Manager with proposal, schedule and "extras" preparation.
• Initiate, implement and promote new ideas and procedures.
• Provide surveyors with staking plans and help resolve construction discrepancies.
• Provide construction support and develop responses to RFI's.
• Provide subordinate team members with complete information and criteria for completion of work.

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• Provide training opportunities which contribute to team members' professional development.
• Determine plan or report format and complete the necessary documentation for the design package.
• Assist Manager in processing plans for approval.
• Punctuality and regular attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

Supervisory Responsibilities Train and coach junior members of the team


Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


Education, Experience & Knowledge Any combination of a bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering or equivalent discipline from a four-year college or university and civil engineering design experience totaling four years; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum three years independently solving complex engineering problems within land development. EIT certification is required. PE license or commitment to obtaining PE license within two years of hire/promotion is required. Well-developed problem solving, decision-making, communication and team building skills. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D required.


Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.


Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.