Senior Engineer

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DEFINITION

Under general direction, performs a variety of professional civil engineering work in connection with the design, surveying, testing of materials, and construction of agency projects and oversees and coordinates the work of consultants; leads, trains, and provides work direction to assigned staff, and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Senior Engineer classification is the advanced journey-level class in the professional Engineering series requiring registration. Incumbents in this class are responsible for performing civil engineering assignments of higher complexity. Assignments require the exercise of independent judgment and initiative when referring to unusual or complex problems. The classification of Senior Engineer is distinguished from lower-level classifications in that incumbents may serve as project or team leads.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Chief Engineer. Exercises technical supervision over lower-level engineers and technical staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Coordinates with consultants regarding the design of agency projects and supervises the preparation of contracts, plans, specifications, resolutions, agreements, and other related documents.

- Interprets and implements agency performance standards, operating procedures, and reporting systems and local, state, and federal policies, procedures, and regulations.

- Assists with the review and evaluation of plans and specifications of capital improvement projects for completeness and conformance with established criteria.

- Assists in negotiations with consultants.

- Supervises, coordinates, and monitors the work of consultants.

- Leads, trains, and provides work direction to assigned staff.

- Conducts and evaluates engineering investigations, economic appraisals, and other technical reports; prepares a variety of detailed reports, analyses, and studies.

- Assists with the preparation of requests for proposals and evaluation of proposals submitted by professional services consultants.

- Assists in the preparation and administration of budget and capital improvement plan.

- Maintains accurate, up-to-date records and prepares periodic special reports relating to operations and maintenance/construction.

- Confers with contractors, and governmental representatives in matters relating to the agency's water treatment and distribution activities.

- Assists in the solution of complex engineering related issues.

- Operates a computer and assigned software.

- Performs other related duties as required.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various agency and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is a sedentary office classification as well as classification that works in the field while attending public outreach and community events. Standing in work areas and walking between work areas, and in the community, may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and outdoors being exposed to a variety of weather conditions. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

QUALIFICATIONS (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.) Education And/or Experience

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a

Senior Engineer

. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess:

- A Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.

- Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience performing journey-level professional civil engineering work.

Licenses and Certifications

- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

- Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

(The following are a representative sample of the KSA’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position.) Knowledge/Skills Of

- Advanced principles, practices, methods, and techniques of civil engineering.

- Methods and materials used in the design, construction, and inspection of varied civil engineering projects.

- Project budget preparation.

- Principles and practices of project management.

- Local, state, and federal policies, procedures, and regulations.

- Methods and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of water treatment and distribution facilities.

- Drafting and mapping techniques, instruments, and equipment.

- Engineering mathematics including geometry, trigonometry, and design principles.

- Principles and practices of work safety.

- Safe working practices.

- Oral and written communication skills.

- Correct English usage, grammar, and vocabulary.

- Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.

- Operation of a computer and assigned software.

- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Ability To

- Lead, plan, direct, and coordinate the work of project teams.

- Successfully manage projects of varying size and budget.

- Evaluate complex design and consulting work.

- Prepare comprehensive and technical reports.

- Establish and maintain effective working relations with agency staff, outside agencies, and the public.

- Train and provide work direction to assigned staff.

- Evaluate and perform difficult design work.

- Perform feasibility and cost analysis studies.

- Prepare and make presentations to professional and civic groups, management, and the Board of Directors.

- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, outside organizations, and the public.

- Interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, laws, and ordinances.

- Analyze complex water treatment and distribution problems and evaluate alternatives.

- Compile, assemble and prepare a variety of engineering documents including drawings, calculations, specifications, plans and support materials.

- Perform difficult and complex engineering mathematical computations.

- Design and evaluate engineering projects to assure objectives and codes are followed.

- Operate a computer and assigned software.

- Utilize specialized drafting tools and equipment.

- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

- Meet schedules and timelines.

- Maintain records.

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