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    Senior Civil Engineer - Vancouver, United States - The City of Vancouver

    The City of Vancouver
    The City of Vancouver Vancouver, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Salary Range
    9, ,481.00

    Job Summary
    Supervise, plan, design and coordinate the delivery of transportation street design projects.

    Managing the design of transportation related capital improvement projects from preliminary design through environmental documentation and right of way phases and final plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E).

    Deliver construction ready projects. Supervise in-house design staff for preparation of plan sets, specifications for construction and detailed cost estimates. Select and manage projects consultants. Coordinate projects with city departments, outside organizations, and with funding and regulatory agencies.

    This is a full-time, regular, exempt position.

    At this time, this position is eligible for telework or hybrid schedule.

    As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion based on business needs.

    Telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the City cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

    Job Details


    Essential Functions:
    Manage design of capital improvement projects. Supervise staff in the preparation of engineering plans, specifications, and estimates. Review and approve designs and deliverables prepared by others. Coordinate projects funding and approvals with outside agencies. Responsible for bringing projects from planning phase through design to final PS&E (plans, specifications and estimates) for construction bidding. Conduct field site visits to project sites, travel to offsite meetings and trainings. Drive a City vehicle in a safe and appropriate manner between worksites.
    Prepare environmental documentation for projects, and coordinate environmental approvals with regulatory agencies. Prepare and process documentation for right of way acquisitions and coordinate projects right of way certifications with funding agencies.
    Manage consultant contracts and consultants teams working various projects and tasks. Select consultants and negotiate agreements. Review and approve consultants' designs and deliverables, and monitor their progress and approve payments.
    Direct and supervise in-house staff within the transportation street design program for in-house projects delivery. Including final PS&E (plans, specifications and estimates) for construction bidding.
    Coordinate and prioritize design projects with City departments, county and state highway departments, and other relevant agencies or parties.
    Develop, maintain, and update technical procedure manuals and technical standards details for transportation designs.
    Participate in budget preparation and administration. Prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures. Participate in the initial planning of projects to be proposed and assist in establishing schedules and budgets.
    Qualifications

    Experience and Education

    Five years (5) of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience, including at least two years of lead supervisory and project management responsibility.

    Experience in civil, transportation, water and sewer, stormwater, signal and lighting, and/or pavement design preferred.
    Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or a related field.
    Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

    Computer Skills
    Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD with Civil 3D design software, and HydroCAD software.
    Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Project.

    Required Licenses and/or Certifications

    Certificate of registration as a professional civil engineering in the state of Washington (or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months).

    Valid, appropriate driver's license.

    Knowledge
    Principles and practices of civil and construction engineering
    Principles and practices of streets and transportation, hydrology and hydraulics, soils, water and sewer utility design, and basic structures
    Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluations
    Principles and practices of project and construction management and administration
    Pertinent Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including civil engineering laws and regulations
    Principles of mathematics relating to engineering work
    Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in technical civil engineering reports
    Principles and practices of budget preparation and control
    Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding civil engineering
    Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
    Use of personal computers and basic software

    Abilities
    Plan, organize, and supervise the work of professional and technical staff
    Train and evaluate subordinate staff
    Manage large and complex engineering projects
    Ensure project compliance with appropriate federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations
    Monitor phases of construction projects and prepare progress and final reports
    Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
    Conduct comprehensive engineering studies and develop appropriate recommendations
    Plan efficient and economical system development
    Perform technical research and solve difficult engineering problems
    Prepare and maintain technical civil engineering records and prepare comprehensive reports
    Compile rough technical data and prepare statistical an narrative reports from field studies
    Develop, review and modify civil engineering plans, designs, and specifications
    Manage multiple projects and priorities
    Exercise professional engineering judgment to achieve results consistent with objectives
    Use a personal computer and appropriate computer software
    Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
    Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
    Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver's Operating Principles
    Provide a high level of customer service at all times
    Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
    Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
    Maintain regular and dependable attendance


    This position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment reference check, a basic criminal background check, and a driving abstract.

    Job Posting End Date
    Open Until Filled
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