Description

Under direction, to perform the more difficult and complex office and field engineering tasks related to design, land surveying, traffic engineering, construction plan review, contract administration or inspection of County construction projects, landfill facility improvements, related facilities; and to do other work as required.

The current vacancy is in the Construction Management Division of the Department of Community Development & Infrastructure, Public Works division.

 The Construction Management section is responsible for construction management of public construction projects overseen by Public Works as well as inspection of sub-division and private commercial site improvements.  Engineering Associates in this section may work as a Resident Engineer on construction projects overseeing the contract administration, ensuring conformance with plans, specifications and engineering standards, and other related duties.

 The list established from this recruitment will also be used to fill upcoming vacancies during the life of the eligible list for the various sections of the Department of Community Development & Infrastructure, Public Works division, which may include Road Design, Sanitation Engineering, Encroachments, Surveying, Permit Engineering, and Stormwater Management. 

Requirements

Four years technical engineering experience performing construction inspection, design, contract administration or related engineering work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s License. 

Knowledge: Working knowledge of engineering mathematics, science and hydraulics; the nomenclature, symbols, methods, practices, techniques, instruments and equipment used in drafting, construction inspection, hydraulics, sanitary engineering and surveying; the physical properties and uses of chemicals and materials used in construction and public works related projects including appropriate hazardous materials handling and principles of safety; the principles and techniques used in the design of roads, drainage, water and sewer systems, pumping stations and related public works facilities; and contract administration. Some knowledge of the application of data processing to engineering studies and design.

Ability to: Interpret or prepare blueprints, maps, change orders, construction plans and specifications including cost estimates, bid documents and complex technical engineering reports; design and evaluate engineering plans for roads, drainage, water and sewer systems and other public works projects; inspect large and complex construction projects and enforce compliance with plans, specifications, change orders, and laws; review, evaluate, recommend, and approve solutions to unusual field conditions not specified in plans or specifications; administer large and complex construction contracts including measuring and calculating quantities to determine progress payments; prepare written reports and  correspondence, recommend changes in local fees or ordinances, assist in budget preparations and make oral presentations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; input, access, and analyze data using a computer terminal.

Job Announcement: Resident Engineer - Santa Cruz County 

Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com