Location: Santa Rosa,CA, USA
Licensed Civil Engineer
Summary Description:
Provide general direction to your team as the Licensed Professional Engineer when performing complex drafting assignments that require the application of engineering design, draftingtechniques, and computer-aided design (CAD) software. Create detailed drawings for engineering projects, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs as the licensed professional. Complete complex and detailed hydrology calculations based on the completed grading & drainage design plans as the licensed professional. Addressing plan check commentsfrom the reviewing agency, plan revisions requested by the client and/or the contractor, responding to project related inquiries and receiving phone calls to discuss the design.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform engineering and design services as the Licensed Professional and provide your guidance to team members assigned to complete the task
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to prepare Civil packages including grading & drainage designs of driveways, building pads, and erosion & sediment control plans
Perform complex Hydrology calculations and Hydraulic evaluation of proposed drainage features for permit submission
Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare Civil Design Drawings
Discuss potential new projects with prospective clients and author professional service agreements for Civil Engineering Related services
Coordinate with other members of the project design team including colleagues, Clients, Architects, Project Team Contractors, Owners, and Designers to coordinate civil design
Perform on-site evaluations, construction observation and inspections, and project site reviews related to Civil Engineering projects
Receive and address Client, Consultant and Contractor calls
Communicating with Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and other parties involvedin the design process
Site visits both prior to and after the grading design is completed to observe existing field conditions and to confirm general conformance with the approved plans to provide a Final Letter.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Licensed PE in the State of California
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), Outlook, and use of Engineering software (Auto Cad, Civil 3d, Blue Beam, etc.)
Application of Engineering principles including critical thinking, analysis, and innovative techniques
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Works well in a team environment and assign duties efficiently
Can communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and project team members
Highly motivated, articulate, and self-starting
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Physical Requirements:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to inspect development sites, including traversing uneven terrain, climbing ladders, stairs, and other temporary or construction access points; to operatea motor vehicle and to visit variousmeeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily an office classification and standing and walking betweenwork areas may be required.Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard officeequipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop,kneel, reach, push, and pull drawersopen and closedto retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 45pounds.
Work Environment:
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may work in the field and occasionally be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may occasionally interact with frustrated clients, neighbors, or public agencies.
Education: B.S. or better in Civil Engineering or similar discipline
Experience:1-2 years as Licensed Civil PE