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Job Description
Understanding that people are the foundation for success, the City of Irvine offers a workplace culture that embraces Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity. Apply your passion for public service in the City of Irvine, nationally ranked for safety, educational institutions, business enterprises, and quality of life, by joining our One Irvine team!
The City of Irvine seeks a seasoned professional to join Development Engineering in the Public Works & Sustainability department as a Senior Civil Engineer. The position will be responsible for managing multiple projects that directly impact the department's goal to deliver capital improvements throughout the City.
Your Impact- Provide leadership and technical oversight to other engineers.
- Assist in the supervision of section staff and activities, including budget development/monitoring and employee performance assessment.
- Perform contract management duties such as preparation of scope of work, contract budget monitoring, and contract vendor selection process.
- Administer and coordinate the City's plan review process including tracking and managing consultant plan check services contracts.
- Perform highly advanced technical reviews of plans, specifications, studies, and reports for the construction, alteration and/or maintenance of roads, storm drainage systems, sidewalks, bikeways, traffic intersections, signing/striping, traffic signalization, or other related projects.
- Administer and manage multiple construction and design contracts for various Capital Improvement projects.
- Administer and coordinate special programs such as Flood Insurance, Water Quality, Bridge Maintenance, and Special District programs.
- Process final subdivision maps, including lot line adjustments and lot mergers.
- Interact and communicate with various City departments and staff, contractors, utilities, agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Find additional information in the Senior Civil Engineer job description.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Five years of professional civil engineering experience.
- A valid California driver's license
- Professional Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California is required.
- Two years of experience working on Capital Improvement projects. Supervisory experience is highly desirable.
- Knowledge and experience with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) permit process is highly desirable.
- Knowledge and experience in reviewing engineering plans and reports associated with capital improvement projects, land development projects, and public utility projects.
- Working knowledge of critical regulations and standards at the local, state, and federal levels, such as the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCHBOOK), California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) regulations, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook).
- Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
Irvine is recognized as one of America's Best Places to Live, according to Money Magazine. The City of Irvine features an array of entertainment and recreational opportunities, including exceptional parks, open space preservations, sports complexes, and master-planned communities.
The Public Works & Sustainability Department combines the strengths of Administration & Planning, Park Development, Transportation Planning & Mobility, Infrastructure Maintenance & Operations, Capital Project Delivery, and Sustainability & Environmental Initiatives to create a unified approach to infrastructure management and sustainability. City assets include streetscapes, open space, City parks (community and neighborhood), athletic fields, bike trails, roadways, traffic signals, and more. The Capital Improvement Program has an annual delivery of $100 million in capital projects, in addition to the delivery of the globally relevant Great Park. With over 200 dedicated staff across 5 divisions, we prioritize efficiency, sustainability, and community engagement in all our endeavors. Together, we strive to build and maintain infrastructure that meets the needs of our community while ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
The Process
The selection process will include an examination and background investigation before appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an acco
Closing Date/Time: 12/6/2024 5:00 PM Pacific -
Special Instructions
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Irvine
Show moreThe City of Irvine was incorporated on December 28, 1971, under the general laws of the State of California. We operate under a charter law form of government which was adopted in 1975, meaning we have a City Council-City Manager form of government. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to function as the chief administrator of the City. City Council sets the policy directions for the City, and the City Manager is charged with implementing those directions. Additionally, the City Manager keeps the Council informed of City operations, prepares the annual budget, oversees special programs, and coordinates the various department activities.
Irvine is one of the nation's largest planned urban communities and encompasses over 66 square miles and has a current population of more than 310,000. We contract for fire and medical services with the County of Orange, and have three independent districts: library, educational and utility services.
Other government services include: animal control; building and safety regulation and inspection; general administrative services; planning and zoning; police; public facility/capital improvement construction; recreation and cultural programs; refuse collection and recycling; street lighting; street maintenance; landscape maintenance and transportation management.
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