The Senior Engineer works under the general guidance and direction of the City Engineer and/or designee. Performs complex engineering work in the provision of office and engineering support and field engineering support for environmental, water, sewer, street, and other Public Works projects and programs ensuring technical competence and compliance with all current codes and criteria; serves as a Project Manager.
Essential Functions
The following is a list of typical duties assigned to this classification. The duties included on this list are examples and not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.
Reviews private project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations, and standards, adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans.
Coordinates and/or undertakes the development or update of the City Transportation Improvement Program, and other plans involving the municipal infrastructure.
Determines applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects.
Coordinates the preparation of, or develops, engineering plans and specifications, coordinates required advertising for bids, reviews construction bids and makes necessary recommendations based on lowest and best bids, competency of vendors and consultants, and the selection criteria.
Provides project management for the construction of the municipal public works projects. Oversees assigned projects to ensure contractor compliance with time and budget parameters for the project.
Coordinates the preparation of, or develops reviews and updates the sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage, and street system maps, data base, and comprehensive plans.
Maintains the engineering library and infrastructure records.
Maintains and updates city subdivision and public works standards.
Assures as built-up records of projects, and documents necessary changes for the operation and maintenance programs.
Responds to public or other inquiries relative to engineering policies and procedures on specific projects and other information. Evaluates issues and options regarding municipal public works and makes recommendations.
Reviews utility permits, street use permits, franchise utility permits, etc.
Maintains regular contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, City, County, State and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the general public, regarding division activities and services.
Assists in the evaluation of transportation and traffic impacts of development proposals, permits, rezones, plats, etc. Prepares traffic, utility and other studies and reports.
Provides intersection signal and channelization design. Develops and maintains a pavement management system.
Coordinates sidewalk inspection, maintenance and enforcement programs.
Monitors inter-governmental actions affecting public works.
Assists in the training of other city personnel in public works design and construction techniques.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related field; and
Six (6) years previous professional civil engineering experience including at least two years utilities;
A Master degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field may substitute for two year of the required experience.
Licenses, Certificate and/or Special Requirements
A valid California class “C” driver’s license, safe driving record, and proof of insurance are required at the time of appointment.
Registration as a Professional Engineer;
Must be physically capable of moving about on construction work sites and under adverse field conditions.
TESTING & SELECTION PROCESS
All properly completed applications will be reviewed and only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may include a supplemental questionnaire, a written test, a performance test, and/or an oral interview to evaluate the applicant’s skill, training, and experience. An applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the testing and selection process must inform the City of Hawthorne Human Resources Department at (310) 349- 2950 at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the established testing date.
Applicants completing selection testing with acceptable results will qualify to have their name placed on an Eligibility List. The Eligibility List will be considered by the hiring authority to fill current and future vacancies for the position.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE CREDIT
The City of Hawthorne provides Veterans’ Preference Credit to qualified candidates who are successful in the examination process. To be eligible for this preference, a legible copy of DD214 upon application filing with the Hawthorne Human Resources Department is required.
Compensation And Benefits
City employee may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, educational reimbursement and other benefits listed in the Hawthorne Municipal Employee Association (HMEA) Memorandum of Understanding. Benefits may change due to employer-employee negotiations. Eligible City employees will participate in a defined benefit retirement plan administered by California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERs). For additional details, refer to the City’s website: www.cityofhawthorne.org under MOUs & Salary Schedules.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
The City of Hawthorne is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing all individuals equal opportunity in employment regardless of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, color, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or service as a military veteran. Women, minorities and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.