Civil Engineer; Senior and Associate

For those who desire an energetic and supportive work environment in the heart of the Peninsula, the City of San Bruno is a progressive organization offering an exceptional career opportunity.

The City of San Bruno is seeking one Senior Civil Engineer and one Associate Civil Engineer within the Engineering Section of the Public Works Department.

The Senior Civil Engineer will plan, organize, direct and supervise the work of staff involved in complex, professional engineering work in support of a wide range of Public Works projects and initiatives; direct the work of subordinate professional, sub- or paraprofessional, journey-level class and technical engineering staff; assist in the administration and supervision of the Engineering Section.

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for Public Works; implement policies and procedures.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff assigned to Public Works.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Act as project manager for major capital improvements projects, which includes contract administration; project schedule coordination; manage the work of consultants and staff; coordinate the work of consultants, utilities, staff, other public agencies, elected officials, and the public; communicate with the consultants, staff, public, other agencies and elected officials; ensure quality control of the project, including conducting field inspections; prepare and present a variety of reports and studies.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise responsible engineering work in connection with municipal Public Works projects; manage the design and preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the construction of streets, storm drains, signals, parks, sanitary sewer system, building and other improvements; make feasibility and economic studies of alternative plans.
• Supervise, plan, organize, and direct the activities of an assigned staff; assign, review and evaluate the work of assigned staff for accuracy, suitability, and completeness.
• Supervise staff reviewing a wide variety of engineering projects, including planning and studies; conduct surveys; investigate complaints; and present written and oral reports to elected and appointed officials.
• Assist in evaluating the need for, and developing plans and schedules for long-range engineering and public works projects.
• Participate in the development of capital improvement projects for compliance with City specifications; resolve disputes between the City and developers, contractors, engineers and the general public relative to City policies, specifications, regulations, procedures and extra work.
• Decide on design procedures and interpret the application of design criteria; check plans and specification for accuracy of design and completeness.
• Interpret and apply relevant codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Direct and manage the inspection of public works and land development projects for conformance to established plans and specifications.
• Provide continuing technical assistance to staff; supervise and participate in the work of lower-level engineering staff in preparation of project plans, agreements, specifications, cost estimates and contract administration for capital projects.
• Assist in the preparation, coordination and control of the operating and capital improvement budgets; assist in evaluating the need for and developing plans and schedules for long-range Public Works projects.
• Coordinate projects with other departments, divisions, sections, or teams, consultants, developers and/or property owners; give presentations to elected and appointed officials; respond to citizen inquiries and complaints and take appropriate action.
• Track new or pending regulatory requirements that affect the Public Works Department and provide support to meet these requirements (e.g., nonpoint and point discharge, drinking water quality, water conservation, air, and groundwater…