Associate Civil Engineer

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Summary 

Under general direction, performs professional field and office engineering work related to the management, planning, design, construction, land development, traffic engineering, public works infrastructure and daily departmental operations of HR Green client communities. Confers with developers, contractors, and representatives of other agencies regarding facility and infrastructure development; administers professional services and construction contracts; administers Federal and State grant funds associated with construction projects; performs a variety of studies and prepares and presents staff reports; and performs related work as required. 

This position is for a Civil Engineer to support our client in the greater Palm Desert, CA area. 

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Performs professional and technical engineering work relative to assigned area of responsibility. 
• Manages and/or prepares plans and specifications for public works projects including drainage, streets, storm drains, sewer lines, and related projects; researches project design requirements; performs calculations and prepares estimates of time and material costs. 
• Answers inquiries from realtors, developers, engineers, and the general public. 
• Develops revised design and construction standards for public works structures and appurtenances. 
• Serves as construction inspector to ensure compliance on City projects, subdivisions, and encroachments. 
• Investigates field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations; resolves problems or refers as appropriate; coordinates or performs field work associated with infrastructure projects. 
• Administers contracts; coordinates and reviews the work of outside consultants. 
• Prepares legal descriptions and plat maps for right of way and easement dedications. 
• Issues encroachment, and improvement permits. 
• Requests and participates in the collection of survey and mapping data. 
• Gathers technical data required for planning of a wide variety of civil engineering projects; prepare environmental review checklist and negative declarations for capital improvement projects; provide technical expertise to a variety of agencies including the public. 
• Prepares estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures. 
• Prepares engineering cost estimates based upon best available data to verify project budgets. 
• Participates in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for private developments affecting City streets, sewers, drains and related public works facilities; assures compliance with appropriate codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. 
• Prepares visual presentations and reports for presentation at City Council and Planning Commission meetings. 
• Prepares special engineering studies and reports. 
• Coordinates public works activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections, and with outside agencies. 
• Provides supporting documents on annual budget preparation. 
• Secures grants as appropriate for agencies. 
• Performs duties related to NPDES compliance for agencies as directed including administration and oversight, writing conditions, plan review and similar. 
• Interfaces with other public agencies. 

 Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Civil Engineering, a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional engineering design, plan review, and project administration experience, preferably in a public agency setting, is required. 
• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of civil engineering as applied to the planning, designing and construction of streets, water, sewer and other public works facilities, structures, and systems. 
• Experience with engineering software applications and computers, and materials, methods, and equipment used in the construction of public works. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. 

 Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Professional Civil Engineer license (PE) in state of California.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. 

Compensation

$83,900.00 - $130,000.00 

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and California’s SB 1162. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, skills, prior work experience, competencies, and geographic work location. The total annual compensation package may consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate, after a qualifying period, in our performance and discretionary incentive bonus program(s).

Benefits 

HR Green benefits are equipped for what matters the most to you. Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

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HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.