Senior Engineer (THS) - Public Works

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About the Department

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and 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 Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.

The DPW 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, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

Position Duties

The Department of Public Works is recruiting to fill two ( 2 ) Senior Engineer position to lead technical staff that manage s the department’s ke y functions . This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in Public Works. 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.

Key responsibilities of these positions include, but are not limited to:

• Leading, mentoring, and supervising staff by establishing goals, tracking performance, creating a positive work environment, maximizing staff development opportunities, and providing appropriate recognition .
  

• Providing effective leadership during all phases of the project to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery, as well as engineering expertise and training to staff and other workgroups to resolve complex or technical issues.
  

• Participating in the development and revision of standard engineering specifications, criteria and policy and procedure statements.
  

• Managing budget preparation and administration.
  

• Monitoring budget and controlling expenditures for projects during all phases of the project.
  

• Coordinating with Senior Staff and Division Analyst in developing project and staffing plans to address workload projections and budget constraints.
  

• Supervising, reviewing, and approving the preparation and review of designs, plans, calculations, estimates, specifications, and contract documents for construction projects or other related engineering projects prepared by subordinates and consultants.
  

• Preparing and negotiating conditions of consultant agreements and service orders, as well as manages consultant work efforts.
  

• Providing excellent customer service while coordinating with internal and external City stakeholders .
  

• Reviewing, evaluating, and approving all written reports and analyses, checking for grammar, punctuation, formatting, and technical related errors, including the editing of all written proposals and memos.
  

Transportation and Hydraulics Services (THS) Division

THS is responsible for the design, construction, and master plan of storm and sanitary sewers, pump stations, as well as preparing and managing the design and construct ion of street, traffic lights, streetlights, bridges, landscape and hardscape improvements . THS also supports construction and engineering, upgrade and revitalization of the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. In addition, this division provides general engineering support for general projects and electrical engineering review for projects constructed by private developers.

Roads and Bridges (R&B) Section

The S enior E ngineer position in the Roads and Bridges section provides leadership and oversite for the teams that are responsible for the planning, design and construction of various roadway and bridge projects in the City including, but not limited to, street and roadway restoration, multi-modal and safety improvement, bridge and culvert repairs and improvements, undergrounding and utility improvements, etc. This section also manages the design and construction of various civil improvement projects such as traffic signal, vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle improvements . This section also plays a key role in the initial damage assessment for FEMA projects and implementing the repair for hillside and road way s damaged during emergency events . Required tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Managing and leading technical staff in the section to review, design, and deliver transportation related Capital Improvement projects.
  

• Strategically planning, coordinating and managing roadways, pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects.
  

• Supervising, reviewing, and approving the preparation and review of designs, plans, calculations, estimates, specifications, and contract documents for construction projects or other related engineering projects prepared by subordinates and consultants.
  

• Preparing and negotiating conditions of consultant agreements and manages consultant work efforts.
  

• Coordinating with senior staff and division analysts in developing project budget and staffing plan in order to address workload projections and budget constraints.
  

• Coordinating with other departments to plan, review, execute, and monitor roadway and safety related capital projects.
  

• Providing engineering expertise , training, and direction to staff and other workgroups to resolve complex or technical issues.
  

• Revising and updating the project specifications and plans to standardize the languages and details across the organization.
  

• Seeking innovative ways to effectively deliver projects and services.
  

• Facilitating improvements for the team and providing guidance and supports to help staff to be successful in their job and further advance in their career.
  

Master Plan Section

The Senior Engineer position in the Master Plan section provides leadership and oversight for a team of engineers in the review of complex professional plans and calculations to ensure compliance with uniform codes, maintenance practices, engineering principles, and other ordinances and regulations as they relate to the City of San Jose. More specifically, this position leads the storm and sanitary master plan teams consisting of City engineering staff. The Senior Civil Engineer is also responsible for overseeing consultant subject matter experts who assist City staff with citywide storm and sanitary sewer system hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, master planning, and supports the flow monitoring program for model flow quantifying and calibration . Required tasks may include but are not limited to :

• Reviewing, interpreting, and using riverine ICM and HEC-RAS models developed by in-house staff and/or Santa Clara Valley Water District staff, for flood management and storm drain modeling.
  

• Data management and analysis including system data, flow/rainfall monitoring data, and land use data.
  

• Interpreting design and performance criteria to identify sewer system deficiencies.
  

• Developing and maintaining sewer/storm system models, with proper attributes/parameters, assumptions, calibrate model against actual data.
  

• Evaluating improvement project alternatives utilizing storm or sanitary model.
  

• Reviewing development proposals and model for land use projects.
  

• Training modeling staff, utilizing consultants to train advanced modeling concepts, and cross training between both sanitary and storm master plan teams.
  

• Working with City stakeholders and capital staff to evaluate sanitary and storm improvement projects which include remove and replacement as well as capacity enhancements projects.
  

• Providing modeling support during design and construction phases of projects.
  

• Working with City Development staff on large high-profile projects assisting with capacity analysis, alignment alternatives, and further establishing capacity guidelines for both storm and sanitary sewer facilities.
  

Sanitary Sewer Section

The Senior Engineer in the S anitary S ewer section provides leadership and oversite for the teams that are responsible for the planning, design and construction of the sanitary sewer collection system including the City’s interceptors and sanitary sewer pump stations . This includes managing the budget, staff resources , and project forecasting including, but not limited to, the implementation of capacity projects , adhering to and implementing regulatory and consent decrees requirements, and managing joint use agre ements with neighboring municipalities and sewer districts . Th e Senior Engineer leads the coordinat ion with the Department of Transportation ’s sewer maintenance section managing the sanitary sewer condition assessment program and assisting in mitigat ion of sanitary sewer overflows . Required tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Managing and leading technical staff in the section to review, design, and deliver sanitary Capital Improvement projects.
  

• Strategically planning and managing sanitary sewer improvement projects.
  

• Supervising, reviewing, and approving the preparation and review of designs, plans, calculations, estimates, specifications, and contract documents for construction projects or other related engineering projects prepared by subordinates and consultants.
  

• Preparing and negotiating conditions of consultant agreements and manages consultant work efforts.
  

• Coordinating with senior staff and division analysts in developing project budget and staffing plan in order to address workload projections and budget constraints.
  

• Coordinating with other departments to plan, review, execute, and safely deliver sanitary sewer capital projects.
  

• Providing engineering expertise , training, and direction to staff and other workgroups to resolve complex or technical issues.
  

• Revising and updating the project specifications and plans to standardize the languages and details across the organization.
  

• Seeking innovative ways to effectively deliver projects and services.
  

• Facilitating improvements for the team and providing guidance and supports to help staff to be successful in their job and further advance in their career.
  

Desirable qualifications include, but are not limited to:

• Familiar with implementing State and Federal grant funded projects, including a general understanding and use of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).
  

• Background in roadway and traffic signal des ign including a general understanding and use of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
  

• Familiar with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) procedures for disaster or emergency assistance .
  

• Familiar with the San Francisco Bay Municipal Regional Permit (MRP) and the various regulations related to storm water quality, trash load reduction and Polychlorinated Biphenyls.
  

• Familiar with Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) concepts including design and implementation.
  

• Background in storm and/or sanitary system modeling including theoretical and hands-on experience.
  

• Experience in sewer system hydraulic modeling including the creation and/or maintenance of City’s sewer/storm system models.
  

• Familiar with Infoworks ICM and HEC software, GIS experience and related software.
  

• Ability to coordinate construction activities including schedule review, inspection, and change management .
  

• Familiar with National Association of Sanitary Sewer Companies (NASSCO) condition assessment coding system .
  

• Basic understanding of both open cut and trenchless construction methods.
  

Salary Information

The salary range for Senior Engineer is $ 151,569.60 - $191,689.68 annually .

This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering discipline.

Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience.

Required Licensing:

• Certificate of Registration in relevant professional engineering discipline.
  

• Possession of a valid State of California’s driver’s license may be required .
  

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will posses the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

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 that apply to the position.?

Leadership - Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.

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.

Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic 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.

Teamwork/Interpersonal Skill - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

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 .

Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions .

Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives ; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead ; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.

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 .

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 interviews.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Britney Mesa at britney.mesa@sanjoseca.gov .

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

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.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.

The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits pagefor detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.

For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website. You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.

In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks siteto explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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