Assistant / Associate Engineer - Transportation and Drainage, CIP at City of Carlsbad

The Position The City of Carlsbad is recruiting for an Assistant/Associate Engineer that will be part of the Transportation and Drainage Engineering Division and a key member of the Transportation Department. This individual will be part of an engineering team that manages a variety of transportation and storm drain and flood control projects and will report to a Senior Engineer of the Transportation and Drainage Engineering Division. A successful applicant will possess a strong working knowledge of civil, transportation and drainage engineering principles and practices to join the Transportation Department of the Public Works Branch. The Assistant/Associate Engineer will perform professional engineering tasks that include contract administration, design and management of various transportation and drainage projects, review plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and conduct various studies to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, County, and local standards and regulations. This position will conduct and coordinate professional civil and transportation engineering work, both alone and under the general supervision of a Senior Engineer in the planning, design, and construction of transportation and drainage facilities associated with the city's CIP. This is an opportunity to work for a well-financed and professionally managed City and to help with the growth and maintenance of its transportation and drainage system assets. You will be working on interesting projects as the City begins to implement the new General Plan and the associated Mobility Element which will include the effects of the California Complete Streets Act of 2008. In addition, you will be working on projects that incorporate the requirements of the Statewide Construction General Permit and the most recent National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit and Trash Policies. If you are looking for a position with an organization that offers a great culture, work environment, diverse exposure to learning and growth opportunities then you should apply for this position.Carlsbad - The CommunityThe City of Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County where a great climate, beautiful beaches and lagoons, and abundant natural open space combine with world-class resorts, family attractions, well planned neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a charming village atmosphere to create the ideal California experience. Covering nearly 40 square miles, the City of Carlsbad is currently home to about 115,000 residents. The city sets the standard for high-quality local government services and is home to corporate headquarters in technology, life sciences and action sports, supported by a thriving tourism market and nearly 40 percent preserved open space. Thanks to an award-winning growth management plan, the city's infrastructure and services keep pace with development and promote an excellent quality of life. The Branch: The Public Works Branch is responsible for planning, providing and maintaining the infrastructure that supports Carlsbad's excellent quality of life. The Branch includes a variety of Departments including Administration, Environmental Management, General Services, Utilities, and Transportation. More than 173 full-time staff support the Branch which has an annual budget of $90 million, along with a total Capital Improvement Program (CIP) appropriation of $260 million. The Department: The Transportation Department supports the planning, design, and construction and inspection of city and private development projects; keeps people and traffic moving; and fosters transportation and drainage infrastructure systems.The Division: The Transportation and Drainage Engineering Division designs transportation and storm drain system CIP projects, prepares master plans, conducts special studies and investigations, and provides as-needed engineering services to the transportation and drainage maintenance and operations divisions. For each project, a variety of services are provided including managing consultants that provide planning, engineering and environmental investigations resulting in the preparation of construction contract documents, construction engineering assistance and general project management.The division coordinates the preparation of the annual update to the city's CIP, manages the ongoing implementation of various financing districts and assists developers with the formation of additional financing districts and reimbursement agreements.The division is also the lead in the creation and maintenance of the city's asset inventory which includes: drainage and, transportation. In addition to creating the inventory, staff in this area prepare and deliver mapping products and complete analysis of asset inventory data for various customers. This work also includes facilitating the utilization of the asset inventory data in coordination with the Business Systems and Geographic Information System divisions.The job level of an Engineering Professional is determined by two factors. The first is "business need" to have a job performed at a certain level, as defined by the specific responsibilities designed into the role, and how the organization is structured. The second is that the job incumbent must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to function at the assigned professional level, as demonstrated by their work and contributions.You belong in Carlsbad: The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal. Salary:Assistant Engineer: $42.57 - $51.79 hourlyAssociate Engineer: $49.90 - $60.73 hourly Key Responsibilities Maintain general knowledge of the City of Carlsbad engineering standards, transportation, storm drainage, and water quality design, and construction criteriaPerform professional civil engineering work, independently or under the direction of a registered professional engineer, at the planning, design and constructions stagesGenerate technical specifications, engineer's estimates, special engineering studies, and other contract documentsReview and evaluate plans, specifications, and studies of consulting engineers and private developments for complex public projects for conformance with the City, Federal, State, and Regional regulations and codesInteract and engage with the public, consultants, and engineers while implementing important capital improvement program projectsCoordinate the preparation and review of various work products such as preliminary and final plans, specification and cost estimates as well as the associated engineering, planning, and environmental technical studies for CIP projectsPrepare Requests for Proposals and/or Request for Qualifications for services such as design, surveying, and material and soil testing; and administers work of consultants effectively monitoring costs and deadlinesVerify and maintain appropriate records and files and performing a variety of computer and tracking support functionsPrepare and submit applications and secure permits for various projects and tasks including those required fromState of California Department of TransportationCounty of San DiegoSan Diego Regional Water Quality Control BoardCalifornia Department of Fish and WildlifeU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCalifornia Coastal CommissionOther regulatory agenciesPrepare City Council and Commissions staff reports/agenda items, make presentations on public works matters and attend professional meetings as requiredDetermine the appropriate project approach, scheduling, costing, and resource management in accordance with policies and goals applicable to the projectAssist in the preparation and administration of operational budgetary and annual Capital Improvement Budget ReportRepresent the City in the community and at professional meetings Coordinate engineering-related activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies Qualifications Knowledge of: Transportation engineering and drainage engineering practices as applied to municipal public worksTechniques and methods for preparing designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and recommendations related to transportation, drainage and public works projectsExperience in hydraulic and hydrologic modelingManaging technical consultants and professional services agreementsCity policies and procedures governing engineering operationsApplicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures related to the engineering, development and construction of projectsPrinciples, practices and techniques of public administration including budget and personnel administrationMunicipal operations as they relate to other city departments and divisionsPrinciples and techniques of supervision and managementAbility To:Perform technical engineering work of a complex nature with a minimum of supervision.Make presentations to various public groups or commissionsTake initiative and be innovative within all aspects of the position.Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Learn the organizational structure of the city and the roles and responsibilities of functions related to this position.Use computer software for the preparation of project related documents and for project management tasks. Experience in the following is highly desirable: Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Outlook AutoCAD for computer-aided drafting and engineering design and the preparation of plans Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the preparation of maps and exhibits and analysis of geospatial dataEffectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of staff, including various agencies and the publicProblem-solve and determine alternatives for complex situationsCollaborate with staff and coordinate assigned work with the work of others Experience & Education Assistant Engineer:An equivalent combination of the education and experience listed below:Bachelors degree in engineering or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university,Minimum of two years of related work experienceEngineer-In-Training CertificatePossession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Drivers LicenseAssociate Engineer:An equivalent combination of the education and experience listed below:All of the education requirements for the Assistant Engineer AND:Minimum of five years of related experienceMasters degree in engineering or a related field may be substituted for work experiencePreferred:Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer