Senior Civil Engineer

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Senior Civil Engineer

Salary

$154,897.80 - $197,793.60 Annually

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

11-24-322

Department

Multiple

Opening Date

03/22/2024

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

4

Weighting Plan

NA

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Description

The Position

This announcement is for two (2) positions as described below:

Department of Public Works

The City of Santa Clara's Department of Public Works seeks a results-oriented and innovative engineer to serve out the Department's mission to provide the highest quality public works services to the residents of Santa Clara, the development community, and our customers in a responsible and efficient manner. The Department has focus areas that include Engineering Services and Operations and Maintenance. Engineering Services is comprised of five divisions: Administration, Traffic, Design, Land and Property Development, and Field Services. Operations and Maintenance include public roadways, parkways and boulevards, City trees, street sweeping, environmental programs, storm drain systems, fleet, solid and mixed waste/recyclables, and City facilities. For more information about the Department of Public Works please visit the departmentwebsite (https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/public-works) .

The Traffic Engineering Division provides traffic engineering (lead and support for the design and construction of both City and private development projects), traffic impact analysis reviews for private development projects and transportation projects, bicycle and pedestrian improvement planning, grant administration, and traffic signal maintenance and operation services for the City.

The division receives and investigates resident/business inquiries related to street parking, traffic calming, intersection control (i.e., signals, warning beacons, regulatory signage, and crosswalks), and bicycling and pedestrian travel on public streets. The investigations may involve interaction with the residents, field review, traffic data collection, and evaluation of collected information with established city policies to prepare engineering recommendations for possible improvements.

The division also focuses on multi-modal planning and implementation related explicitly to the goals and projects included with the City’s Bicycle Plan, Pedestrian Masterplan, and the City’s Complete Streets policy. Finally, this division coordinates with other agencies such as the Valley Transportation Authority, County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports, Caltrans, and the cities of San Jose, Cupertino, and Sunnyvale related to projects, programs, and grant opportunities. Experience in customer service, traffic design and construction, transportation planning, traffic control device operations, and project management and delivery is essential to success in this position.

Under direct supervision of the Transportation Manager, the Senior Civil Engineer performs the following duties:

• Prepare and manage the preparation of preliminary, final design, and contract documents (plans, specifications, and cost estimates)

• Implementation of transportation plans and programs (i.e. Bicycle Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, Complete Streets Policy, and Vision Zero);

• Conduct studies and analyses of traffic engineering projects or problems, and prepares technical reports;

• Coordinate engineering activities with other City departments and other public agencies in the transportation related matters;

• Track and manage project budgets;

• Manage operation of City traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems, and traffic control devices.

• Develop and review traffic signal timing parameters and coordination timing plans;

• Supervise, train, and support associate engineers;

• Check plans submitted by private engineers and other public agencies for compliance with City standards related to public transportation facilities and infrastructure;

• Prepare and administer grant funding applications and reports

• Conduct field and office work,

• Supports the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee; and

• Work with the public and consultants on various projects and transportation related inquiries.

Water and Sewer Utilities De p artment

Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities' mission is to provide customers a dependable supply of safe, potable water, environmentally-sound wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal. Furthermore, recycled water is offered for approved uses including irrigation and industrial processes, where available. Programs and services are designed and implemented with economic and environmental benefits in mind. For more information about the Water & Sewer Utilities Department, please visit the departmentwebsite (https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/water-sewer-utilities) .

The City of Santa Clara's Water and Sewer Utilities Department seeks an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with excellent project management skills; strong oral and written communication skills; and a proven track record of designing and delivering utility projects and administering consultant and construction contracts. The qualified candidate will have experience working in a team environment on major construction projects, including working collaboratively with contractors, technicians, utility operations staff, outside agency staff, and the public. The Senior Civil Engineer delivers projects with widely varied scopes, from small, customer-focused, residential projects, to large, high-profile capital improvements with City and Region-wide implications for the delivery of services well into the future.

Under direct supervision, the Senior Civil Engineer performs the following duties:

• Perform high-level, fast paced engineering work relating to the permitting, design and construction of water, sewer, and other utilities projects within the City.

• Review proposed public and/or commercial utilities projects for compliance with City, County, State and Federal government construction and environmental standards, design criteria, rules and regulations.

• Be a part of a dynamic small team of engineering professionals, working on delivering projects in the Water, Sewer, and Recycled Water Utilities through their entire project life cycle, including research and design, plan review, construction, operation and maintenance.

• Assist the Principal Engineer in the planning, organizing and management of the work of the Utilities Engineering Division.

• Perform technical and administrative tasks and exercise a high degree of independent judgment and decision making in resolving problems.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED IN THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. 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. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.

The annual salary range for this position is $154,897.80 - $197,793.60. This position will be filled at or near the bottom of the salary range.

Additional Information:

You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov .

The job posting for this position is continuous: Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.

The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov .

Typical Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Under general supervision:

• Conduct studies and analyses of engineering projects or problems, and prepares technical reports on matters of public interest, including City infrastructure and transportation planning activities, public works maintenance programs, public works projects and other municipal or public facilities (e.g., storm drains and sanitary sewer systems, urban roadways, bridges, traffic and transportation system, and public buildings)

• Prepare and manage the preparation of preliminary, final design, and contract documents (plans, specifications, and cost estimates) for a wide variety of municipal public works projects such as those described above

• May assist with the department’s annual and five-year capital improvement budgets and the operating budget

• Update the City Standard Specifications, Standard Details, and Design Criteria

• Supervise the management and maintenance of engineering records and drawings

• Prepare and administer grant funding applications and reports

• Oversee inspection and testing of public works projects and Encroachment Permit projects

• May manage the City’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS) Program

• May manage operation of City traffic signals and transportation systems

• Provide construction management, construction contract administration, and consultant contract administration for public works projects

• May prepare or review for adequacy work necessary to accomplish assessment districts

• Check plans submitted by private engineers and other public agencies for compliance with City standards related to public facilities and infrastructure

• Prepare and administer request for proposals and consultant contracts for various projects including, but not limited to, public works projects, public buildings, environmental issues and studies

• Coordinate engineering activities with other City departments and other public agencies having interest in the public work

• Prepare and supervise preparation of plans, maps, plats, land descriptions, charts, diagrams, specifications, and reports

• Supervise and train other professional or paraprofessional engineering personnel

• Direct and coordinate land surveying activities

• Write, review and edit City Council agenda reports and engineering reports

• Prepare and check subdivision maps, easement documents, and other title documents

• Calculate and collect development fees

• Manage the City’s Encroachment Permits Program

• Review and write conditions of approval for proposed development

• Provide technical information to other City departments and to the general public

• Represent the Department in community, other public agency and professional meetings

• Act as a Principal Engineer or Traffic Engineer in his/her absence

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a college or university that is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering office and field work performing professional level engineering work, and

Possible Substitutions

• A Master's Degree in any branch of Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of experience

LICENSES& CERTIFICATION

• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment

• Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment

• Other licenses and certificates directly related to the Civil Engineering field (e.g. Geotechnical Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Structural Engineer, Land Surveyor, Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Developer (QSD), Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Practitioner (QSP))is desirable

• Current city employees appointed to Senior Civil Engineer prior to September 1, 2015 are waived of the required Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California

OTHER REQUIRMENTS

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment

• May be required to work shifts, weekends, and odd and unusual hours in the performance of duties and emergency situations

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process. Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to test. Candidates must attain a passing score on the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment.

Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of urban roadways, storm drain and sanitary sewer systems, bridges, traffic and transportation systems including, but not limited to land surveying, grading and drainage, hydraulics of open channel and pipe flow, highway engineering, traffic and transportation engineering, economic analysis, construction testing and inspection, strengths, properties and uses of material for public works projects, soil investigation, structural analysis, drafting, report writing, mapping, and project technical specification writing

• Federal, State and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and policies pertaining to public works projects and transportation infrastructure operation

• Approved construction and field safety standards, practices, and procedures related to public works projects

• Hydrology

• Transportation planning and traffic signal operation

• Project and construction management

• Consultant and construction contract administration

• Means, methods, materials and equipment used in construction of public works projects

• Project cost estimating and project plan preparation

• Principles of supervision and training

• Computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, scheduling tools, computer-aided design (CAD) with civil engineering modules and geographic information system (GIS))

• Environmental and safety practices, procedures and standards

Ability to:

• Comprehend, carry out and issue oral and written technical instructions;

• Prepare, review, interpret and evaluate plans, specifications, cost estimates, proposals, land surveys and engineering reports for public works projects;

• Read, interpret and apply laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and policies governing public works projects and transportation infrastructure operation

• Maintain records, logs and databases

• Prepare comprehensive engineering and administrative staff reports

• Perform quantity take-off work from construction plans

• Compile and analyze data, prepare reports and make recommendations

• Make accurate mathematical calculations and engineering computations and drawings

• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing

• Prepare and make public presentations

• Write clear, concise reports, using correct composition, English grammar and spelling

• Supervise and train other professional or paraprofessional engineering personnel

• Analyze facts and to exercise independent judgment

• Grasp new ideas and concepts

• Understand and use administrative and engineering computer applications and software (e.g., project management software, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) with civil engineering modules, and GIS)

• Use drafting and survey instruments, and other engineering aids

• Operate personal computer, plotter, and other standard office equipment

• Interact, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the public, other agencies and coworkers

• Work in a team based environment to resolve problems, achieve common goals, and successfully deliver projects

• Deal tactfully and courteously with others

• Focus on the important matters, effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet deadlines

• Make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions

• Bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties

City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #4

Professional Engineers

This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #4 employees in 2024. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change.

Retirement:

• Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

• Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula – employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly

• New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula – employee pays 7.00% of gross pay

• Medicare and Social Security (FICA)

• Employee pays 6.20% up to $10,397.40 (Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay

Health Insurance:

• The City contributes up to 100% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan for Employee Only and Employee + 1 Dependent plans, and up to 90% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan of the Employee + 2 or More Dependents plan

• Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis

• No cash difference is paid if an employee elects a plan cheaper than the max City contribution

• To be eligible for the City’s contribution toward health, employees must be on a paid status for at least 80 hours in the month prior to the month of coverage

• Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire

• Employees hired on or after 1/1/2024 who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and acceptable proof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Contact Human Resources for more details

Dental Insurance:

• Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory

• City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee

• Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire

Vision Insurance:

• Choice of two VSP plans

• City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee

• Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire

Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA):

• City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account

• Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax)

Life Insurance:

• City pays for $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage

• Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment

• Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children

State Disability Insurance (SDI):

• Employee pays 1.1% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave)

• 7 day waiting period. Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information

Paid Family Leave (PFL):

• Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child

• No waiting period. Weekly paid leave benefit. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information

Deferred Compensation:

• Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions

• Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules

• Additionally, the City contributes $166.00 a month toward the 457(b) plan for employees in classifications not in SVP. The City contributes $330.00 a month toward the 457(b) plan for employees in classifications in SVP. This dollar amount will factor into the above mentioned IRS rules and limits

Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan):

• Employee may contribute up to $3,200 per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account

• Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account

• Employee may contribute up to $315 per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan

Vacation:

• Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service

• For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year

• For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year

• For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year

• For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year

• For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year

• Maximum vacation accrual is 400 hours

• Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 60 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out the following calendar year

Sick Leave:

• Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual

• Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness

• Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave

• Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation)

• Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service

Compensatory Time Off (CTO):

• Employees may accrue CTO in lieu of overtime hours up to a maximum of 240 hours

• 16 hours of PCTO is credited to employees each January 1st (prorated if hired after January 1st)

Holidays:

• Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year and an additional 32 hours of floating holiday for calendar year 2024

Personal Safety Equipment Reimbursement:

• Reimbursement up to $200/calendar year toward the purchase or repair of specified protective personal safety equipment (per MOU)

Professional Registration:

• The City will pay cost of Professional Engineer registration fee. Employees eligible for $3,600 per year in premium pay for attaining and continued maintenance and possession of Professional Engineering Certification

Tuition Reimbursement Program:

• Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program:

• Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year

• City paid benefit

Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program:

• Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum.

• Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to$416/month in 2024 (amount adjusted annually)

• After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $249/month in 2024 (amount adjusted annually)

Alternate Work Schedule:

• An employee, subject to the conditions of the employee’s job assignment, may propose an alternate work schedule as described in City Manager’s Directive #71. Proposal must be made to the Department Head through the immediate supervisor

Resident Status:

• Engineers will be permitted to pay the “resident” rate rather than the non-resident rate for City programs and activities so long as the employee’s sign-up or participation will not interfere with a resident’s access to or ability to participate in the applicable program or activity

01

Please select the option below that best describes how you meet the Education minimum qualifications for this position:

• I possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a college or university that is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)

• I do not meet the Education minimum qualifications for this position.

02

Please indicate which Senior Engineer (Civil) position you are interested in applying for.

• Department of Public Works

• Water & Sewer Utilities Department

• Both Departments

03

Please select the option below that best describes how you meet the Experience minimum qualifications for this position:

• I possess five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering office and field work performing professional level engineering work,

• I posess a Master's Degree in any branch of Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering office and field work performing professional level engineering work.

• I do not meet the Experience minimum qualifications for this position.

04

Do you have a valid California Class C driver's license, or can you obtain one prior to appointment to the position, if selected?

• Yes

• No

05

Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California is required at the time of appointment and for duration of employment. Are you a registered Civil Engineer in the State of California or will you obtain this registration by the time of appointment, if selected?

• Yes

• No

06

I confirm that I have uploaded my resume and a cover letter to this application.

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency

City of Santa Clara

Address

1500 Warburton Ave.

Santa Clara, California, 95050

Phone

408-615-2080

Website

http://www.santaclaraca.gov

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