DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.
The Public Works Department is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.The total salary range(s) for Engineer I/II classification(s) are:
Engineer I: $95,790.24 - $121,190.16
Engineer II: $108,588.48 - $137,482.80
This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.
The Department of Public Works is currently seeking to fill multiple full-time Engineer I/II vacancies of different disciplines that may be assigned to work in the various divisions of the department including Transportation and Hydraulic Services (THS) or Development Services (DS).
Transportation and Hydraulic Services Division The Transportation and Hydraulics Services Division is responsible for the design, construction, and master plan of bridges, culverts, streets, sidewalks, storm and sanitary sewers, pump stations, streetlights, landscape and hardscape improvements, traffic signals, and supports construction and engineering, upgrade and revitalization of the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. In addition, this division provides general engineering plan review for general projects and electrical engineering review for projects constructed by private developers.
Development Services Division
The Development Services Division provides development plan review and construction of City infrastructure in conjunction with the private development process, administers permits for work within City's streets, and provides utilities services.
Airport Capital Improvements Program
The Airport Division Capital Improvements team is responsible for the project management and delivery of capital projects related to San Jose Mineta International Airport.
City Facilities Architectural Services Division CFAS Division has the primary responsibility for the delivery of capital improvements projects on City properties and provides design and construction services for public buildings, landscape improvements, and capital maintenance projects, including recreational facilities, parks, trails, libraries, public safety facilities, and various cultural facilities.
Engineering Services Division
The Engineering Services Division is comprised of four sections: Construction Management Services, Structural Engineering and Code Inspection, Material Testing Laboratory, and Survey. This division provides technical support services to City Capital Improvement Programs and Projects, development/utility permit projects, and other citywide customers.
The ideal candidates will possess a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, and supreme work ethic. The position requires excellent judgement, initiative, perseverance, integrity, organizational skills, flexibility, and written and verbal communication skills. Under the direction of an Associate Engineer, these candidates may perform the following key responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities (Dependent upon the position/discipline for which they may be selected.)
* Develop, review, and interpret plans and specifications for conformance to established standards for major City projects
* Prepare resource and/or cost estimates
* Perform field investigation
* Prepare and administer consultant agreements
* Supervise, schedule, assign and direct activities for Inspectors and/or Engineering Technicians, Student Interns, and
* Engineering Trainees
* Review and make recommendations concerning proposed projects and resolve disputes between contractors, inspectors,
* developers, utilities, and consultants
* Work collaboratively in a group or team environment and communicate clearly and effectively
* Prepare a variety of correspondences and reports
* Utilize various computer programs to analyze data and produce presentations
* Generate and maintain project information in the City's database system
* Ability to perform CAD drafting using AutoCAD or MicroStation
* Review storm pump station circuit and motor control diagrams
* Review engineering to support pump station upgrades, force mains and miscellaneous structures
* Review designs, improvement plans, estimates, specifications, and contract documents for capital improvements projects
* Assists in CEQA and other permits process
* Process invoices/pay letters, change orders and submittals
* Perform complex calculations and data management tasks using MS Excel
* Coordinate with contractors and/or other City departments to plan and develop City projects
* Perform a range of work in the field of design, project management or construction project management
* Assist in the revision of City of San José standard plans and specifications as needed
* Interact, coordinate, and provide customer service to engineers, inspectors, consultants, contractors, local agencies, citizen
* groups, general public, and other City Departments
* Use EADOC construction management software for managing the documentation of capital improvement projects
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.Education:
Engineer I: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering designation or possession of an Engineering-In-Training (EIT) certificate.
Engineer II: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering designation or possession of an Engineering-In-Training (EIT) certificate AND one (1) year of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience reviewing and preparing plans, estimates, and specifications.
Acceptable Substitutions: Certificate of successful completion of the Engineer-In-Training examination issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists may be substituted for the required education.
Licenses: Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required.
Certifications: Possession of a Certificate of Registration in the required engineering discipline is desirable.The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Charmaine Guerrero at charmaine.guerrero@sanjoseca.gov .
