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Position Summary

The Engineering Department has a Professional Development Program for its Civil Engineer classification which allows consideration and appointment of eligible candidates at the appropriate position level. The classification has the following position levels: 1) Junior Civil Engineer; 2) Assistant Civil Engineer; 3) Associate Civil Engineer; and 4) Senior Civil Engineer.   

 
Junior Civil Engineer:                                 $109,928.00 - $134,950.40
Assistant Civil Engineer:                            $122,075.20 - $149,905.60

Associate Civil Engineer:                           $136,406.40 - $165,796.80
Senior Civil Engineer:                                $151,403.20 - $184,017.60

 
The following is the job description of the Senior Civil Engineer. To know more about other Civil Engineer minimum qualifications and job descriptions click on the link below: 

Junior Civil Engineer https://www.goldengate.org/assets/1/6/junior-civil-engr-job-description_08221.pdf (Download PDF reader); 

Assistant Civil Engineer https://www.goldengate.org/assets/1/6/asst-civil-engr-job-description_08224.pdf (Download PDF reader); 

Associate Civil Engineer  https://www.goldengate.org/assets/1/6/associate-civil-engr-job-description_08223.pdf (Download PDF reader).

Under general direction, performs responsible professional level engineering and administrative work in connection with a wide variety of engineering projects. May lead professional and paraprofessional engineering personnel engaged in the planning, design, and construction phases of engineering projects.  Assist Directing Civil Engineer in training and providing guidance to Junior through Associate Engineer classifications and Inspector classifications.  Responsibilities include: developing, coordinating and executing engineering methods and policies affecting a wide range of engineering activities; regular contact with professional engineering consultants, governmental agencies, involved communities and contractors in connection with complex and difficult engineering matters; overall oversight and review of detailed and complex engineering calculations, plans, specifications and technical papers; and performs related duties as required.

Applicants must apply online and submit the following documents at the time of application:
 
1. GGBHTD Online Employment Application 
 
2. Resume (Scan and attach as PDF to your online application)

3. A copy of Engineer-in-Training Certificate or Registration (P.E. license) as a Civil Engineer in the state of California (Attach as PDF copy to your online application)

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepares reports, calculations, design plans, specifications, schedules, cost estimates and other     materials related to the planning, design and construction phases of engineering projects and refers them to their supervisor for final approval
• Prepares and refers to the District Engineer or designee, contract documents and agreements for the planning, design and construction phases of engineering projects with professional engineering consultants, contractors, utilities and governmental agencies
• Confers with other departments and agencies relative to engineering projects and work programs to ensure proper coordination of all related activities and responsibilities
• Makes field trips and inspections to resolve serious differences of opinion between engineers and contractors' representatives as they relate to design matters
• Conducts and attends conferences and meetings in connection with planning and design of improvement and construction projects
• Ability to use computers including proficiency with spreadsheets
• Prepares and leads the preparation of a variety of engineering calculations, data and reports in connection with planning, development, and construction of projects
• Makes oral presentations
• Regular and reliable attendance and performance

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