Associate Civil Engineer

OPEN & PROMOTIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITY
*** Associate Civil Engineer - Three Year Limited Term

Are you an experienced, licensed engineer looking to enhance the beautification, functionality, and safety of a local community? Do you enjoy collaborating with other professionals on exciting projects? If so, the City of Concord is looking for you to join its Engineering Division Team! The Community Development Department (CDD) is currently seeking to fill one limited-term Associate Civil Engineer vacancy. This position will focus on capital improvement projects and broader civil works City-wide;

term to end 6/30/2028.

The Associate Civil Engineer plays an integral part of the Capital Improvement Program within the Engineering Division. This position will collaborate with different City departments including Public Works, Transportation, and Recreation Services; as well as the Current Development, Planning, and Building divisions of Community Development; with the end goal of completing critical Capital Improvement Projects as programmed in the City's two year Capital Budget.

The future Associate Civil Engineer will, under general direction, provide engineering project control on a variety of capital construction or maintenance projects related to the City's buildings, structures, and facilities. Associate Civil Engineers are responsible for the total development of major, complex, high-cost projects and/or programs from schematic drawings through final acceptance of construction and warranty period.

In addition to managing projects, this essential position will be a key contributor to the innovations and improvements made to the Capital Improvement Program, which align with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the City of Concord.

• Has considerable knowledge of the materials, methods and techniques in the design and construction of civil engineering projects
• Has knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, codes and engineering standards pertaining to the design and construction of public works projects
• Can review and analyze architectural and engineering work of consulting firms and provide architectural and/or engineering design or related services
• Has the ability to effectively utilize computer applications, including the latest version of AutoCAD Civil3D
• Can effectively negotiate contracts, obtain permits, establish budget and maintain schedules
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with others
• Can represent the City in meetings and presentations to various groups, including community groups, other governmental agencies, and the public.
• Has skill in applying engineering knowledge to solve problems and can carry through assignments with independence.
• Thrives in a team environment that encourages cooperation, communication, and mutual sharing of risk, responsibility, and reward.

The City of Concord offers the opportunity to take part in a collaborative and exciting work experience, where you can grow in your career while working alongside the community to make Concord a city of the highest quality. The City is an employer that invests in its employees’ professional and personal development, values work-life balance, is dedicated to employee wellness and provides numerous benefit and retirement options, to include the following:

• A variety of health care plans or a cash-in-lieu benefit if waiving coverage
• City-paid dental insurance; vision insurance (City-paid for select employee groups)
• Vacation with tiered accrual increases, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Option for alternative work schedules (9/80) and hybrid telecommuting schedule
• Tuition reimbursement
• A wellness program that offers yoga and fitness classes, annual health expos, health and nutrition education, as well a variety of mental health resources
• Both 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans, including an employer-paid contribution for management
• Participation in CalPERS pension
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, dependent care and commuting costs
• Life and disability insurance
• Salary is negotiable within the advertised range. Benefits…