City of Milpitas, CA - Milpitas, CA
posted 3 days ago
About the position
The City of Milpitas is looking for an Associate Civil Engineer who can adapt and grow in a fast-paced working environment and possesses expertise in utility project and program management, contract administration, and customer service. You will be a liaison between the Public Works Utility Engineering Section and internal and external stakeholders. This position requires the technical knowledge of engineering and an innovative mindset to proactively develop solutions to maintain and improve utility systems. Success in this position entails working collaboratively with a team of engineers and operators to resolve complex engineering problems. You will be joining a team of talented professionals who work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to provide essential public services to our residents and businesses. The Utility Engineering Section is responsible for operating and maintaining the City's utilities (storm water, water, wastewater, and recycled water systems) as well as coordinating on a variety of private development projects including high tech, transit-oriented, and residential subdivision projects. The Department's crews, technicians, engineers, managers, and other staff are proud of their contributions, which makes Milpitas a great place to live, work, and visit. We are recruiting for a highly motivated, innovative, and skilled individual who will embrace the edicts of the Department and the City.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and participate in the operation of a work unit within the engineering department.
- Perform professional and technical engineering tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
- Research project design requirements; perform calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs.
- Confer with contractors, consulting engineers, sub dividers, construction inspectors, and members of the public relative to assigned area of responsibility.
- Coordinate projects with other City departments, public agencies, and utility companies for orderly planning, scheduling, and construction.
- Represent the City and serve as staff on various boards, commissions, and committees relative to assigned area of responsibility.
- Draft clear and concise reports, and make oral presentations before citizen groups, the City Council, and other groups; communicate technical information fluently to non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with community groups, internal and external technical staff, and elected officials.
- Administer contracts with outside consultants as appropriate; review work and tasks performed; recommend and monitor billings.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
- Administer the City's water and sewer Master Plan.
- Prepare and update water and sewer capacity projections.
- Evaluate and analyze fee structures and make recommendations for change as appropriate.
- Oversee the City's drinking water, sanitary sewer, recycled water, and storm water programs.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Three years of increasingly responsible and varied professional civil engineering experience including supervisory experience.
- A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering.
- Possess and maintain throughout employment an appropriate, valid California Driver's License.
- Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.
Nice-to-haves
- Technically competent engineer who is able to think critically, recognize and define problems, analyze options and create solutions to problems that you have not encountered before.
- Able to work collaboratively with other engineers and technicians to troubleshoot issues and solve problems.
- Life-long learner who is passionate about the engineering field and strives to make an impact in the community for which you serve.
- Adept at quickly learning new tasks and juggling multiple projects in order to meet deadlines.
- Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, mental health and well-being benefits, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
- Retirement contributions to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CALPERS).
- Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Free dental and vision coverage for full-time employees and eligible dependents.
- Some medical plans offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents.
