Education and/or Experience Senior Civil Engineer Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and four years of progressively responsible professional experience, including experience in directing the work of others involved in engineering project activities or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities. Principal Civil Engineer
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university with a major in civil engineering or a closely related field and five years of progressively responsible professional experience in civil engineering or a related field, including work in a supervisory or lead capacity.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Senior Civil Engineer Knowledge of engineering principles, methods and practices; project development, design and construction; techniques for reviewing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports and recommendations; current trends and developments, literature, and sources of information regarding municipal engineering; related laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Ability to plan and coordinate professional and sub-professional engineering work; interpret and apply related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and policies; prepare and present reports; perform complex professional engineering work; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Principal Civil Engineer Civil engineering design, construction, and maintenance requirements for public works and private development projects; surveying, inspection, and construction practices; ordinances, codes, and regulations related to engineering projects; strength, and uses of construction materials; project management practices; budgeting practices; applicable federal and State laws and regulatory codes relevant to civil engineering design and construction; contract administration practices; supervisory methods and leadership techniques; customer service practices.
Manage and coordinate the work of professional, technical, and consulting personnel; interpret and apply laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to assigned programs, projects, and functions; read and interpret engineering manuals, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals; prepare engineering plans and specifications and administer contracts; prepare clear and concise reports and make public presentations; operate computer hardware and use word processing, spreadsheet, and related applications programs; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, management, contractors, developers, architects, consultants, and the general public. Special Requirements Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer from the State of California. Possession of a certificate of registration as a Traffic Engineer or licensure as a Professional Surveyor issued by the California State Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists is highly desirable. Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. |
