Principal Civil Engineer

Selection of Principal or Senior Civil Engineer and salary range will be based upon selected candidates license, education and experience.  

Salary Range Effective June 29, 2024

Principal Civil Engineer

$67.99 - $96.06 Hourly

$11,784.93 - $16,650.40 Monthly

$141,419.20 - $199,804.80 Annually

Senior Civil Engineer

$61.60 - $87.03 Hourly

$10,677.33 - $15,085.20 Monthly

$128,128.00 - $181,022.40 Annually

DESCRIPTION:

The CIP and Land Development divisions of Public Works are seeking Principal Civil Engineers.  In the CIP division the Principal Civil Engineer must be a team player with a forward-thinking approach to managing and administering capital improvement projects. The ideal candidate must be a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California (PE), have public agency experience, and have managed a variety of complex engineering projects from start to finish. A strong candidate will be a working manager and will have experience with supervising, training, evaluating, and directing the work of lower-level engineers, while administering and managing their own projects.  In addition, a strong candidate will have experience in managing a CIP program.  The ideal candidate must have exceptional communication skills and provide quality customer service while working with the public, and other outside agencies.  The Land Development Principal Engineer must also be a team player and be able to work with outside developers, engineers, and architects.   The candidate must have a strong grasp of the entitlement process, developing conditions of approval, the various requirements of bonds and securities, reviewing all aspects of development plans and construction documents, water quality implementation, and final release of projects.  A strong candidate will have leadership and managerial skills and be able to lead and mentor lower-level staff.

DEFINITION

Under limited supervision, supervises, coordinates, and participates in the engineering activities of an assigned work unit.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Principal Civil Engineer is a Senior Manager level classification in the Engineering series. The employee supervises and participates in the work of engineering, plan check, building inspection, and administrative support staff in an assigned unit of the Engineering Department. The employee is responsible for civil engineering activities involving the design, construction, and maintenance of public works engineering projects or the review of residential, commercial, and industrial plans and specifications for compliance with pertinent building and safety codes and regulations. The Principal Civil Engineer is distinguished from the Senior Civil Engineer by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives limited supervision from the Director of Public Works or his/her designee.

Supervision is exercised.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepares and writes correspondence, memoranda, project final reports, and technical advisory reports

• Ensures compliance with applicable policies and quality control standards; implements changes to departmental policies, procedures, and regulations including, engineering design standards

• Evaluates compliance with laws and ordinances, and acceptable engineering standards, and approves corrections or improvements

• Represents the City in meetings with other department staff, City personnel, developers, and other internal and external agencies; makes presentations to City committees and commissions

• Develops public works, municipal programs and procedures in area of assignment

• Manages the work of other staff; prepares specialized studies, cost analysis studies, specifications, work schedules, and investigations on public works, municipal, and capital projects

• Plans, assigns, coordinates, and evaluates the work of staff in an assigned unit of professional, technical, and administrative support staff; fosters a work environment that promotes positive morale

• Selects,  coaches, motivates, mentors, and trains staff; recommends employee recognition and discipline

• Oversees implementation of goals, priorities, policies and procedures; oversees revisions and improvements to unit policies, procedures, and resource allocation

• Manages the review of construction plans for accuracy, suitability, and completeness; implements recommendations for revisions and improvements

• Oversees the preparation of engineering designs, specifications, and cost estimates for construction and improvements

• Interprets codes and regulations pertaining to area of assignment; oversees the resolution of project design and engineering problems

• Meets with architects, engineers, developers, and contractors, and citizens to discuss City requirements, policies, and procedures related to design review, plan check, construction, and maintenance for assigned projects and activities

• Provides information to the public; responds to and resolves highly complex questions and complaints regarding the interpretation and application of relevant codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations

• Oversees preparation and administration of contracts for engineering services; reviews and approves scope of engineering projects; reviews and approves requests for proposals and contracts for consulting services; review plans of consulting engineers and private contractors

• Manages projects under construction in the field; resolves highly complex disputes and problems between inspectors, engineers, developers, and contractors

• Compiles and analyzes statistical data; prepares a variety of technical and administrative reports and analysis relating to assigned projects and programs

• Manages and reviews the work of consultants and field personnel; manages unit activities with other divisions, departments, and external agencies and organizations

• Prepares annual cost projections for the division budget; manages expenditures for an assigned unit

• Acts as the Building Official or Division Manager as required

• Prepares and writes a variety of reports and documentation, including detailed Risk Management incident reports

• Performs other duties of a similar nature

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Division Duties:

• Manages and participates in a variety of professional engineering work, including the preparation and review of special projects, and project specifications

• Manages the preparation and review of preliminary and final engineering plans, cost estimates, and specifications for public works municipal projects

• Manages the preparation of requests for proposals relating to projects requiring contract engineering work; directs the preparation of project cost estimates for competitive bidding purposes; reviews plans of consulting engineering firms performing work for the City and evaluates their performance; performs construction contract modifications and negotiates contract changes

• Manages multiple engineering projects, including highly complex construction and design projects

• Examines, prepares and maintains designs, specifications, plans, estimates, and reports for various Capital Improvement projects

• Conducts pre-construction conferences

• Manages contract negotiations and makes  contract change orders

• Performs other duties of a similar nature

Land Development Division Duties:

• Manages  and participates in a variety of professional engineering work, including the preparation and review of private development plans, subdivisions, special projects, and project specifications Manages multiple and highly complex land development projects

• Manages and participates in the preparation and review of preliminary and final engineering plans, subdivision plans, and cost estimates; prepares legal descriptions and deeds for easements and rights-of-way

• Manages land development activities

• Provides assistance to the public regarding the City's land development policies and procedures

• Performs other duties of a similar nature

A combination of education, experience, and training that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is required for entry into the classification. The City of Temecula utilizes equivalencies to substitute two years of applicable experience and similar responsibility for one year of college in order for a candidate to meet Minimum Qualifications. A typical combination of education, experience, and training for this classification includes:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in Civil Engineering or a related field; and six (6) years of professional civil engineering experience related to the area of assignment. Three (3) years supervisory experience is desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Modern principles, methods, and practices of civil engineering as related to the area of assignment

• Right-of-Way acquisition for public projects

• Operations, services, and activities of the area of assignment

• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to engineering design and construction in the area of assignment

• Methods, techniques, and materials used in the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and structures pertaining to the area of assignment

• Engineering design standards and issues affecting developers, property owners, contractors, private engineers, and others in working with the City

• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration

• Safety standards and practices in the construction industry

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, training, motivation, and performance evaluation

• Occupational hazards and safety measures appropriate to work performed

Skill to:

• Operate various types of standard office equipment, including a personal computer and related software

• Operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner

Ability to:

• Interpret, explain, and apply pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations

• Read and understand construction plans and specifications

• Review and check complex engineering designs, computations, plans and studies

• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of projects and goals

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize projects and tasks in order to meet established deadlines and budgetary requirements

• Supervise, plan, train, direct, and evaluate the work of lower level staff

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including preparing clear and concise technical reports

• Use proper English, spelling, grammar and punctuation

• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative, and effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work

• Serve as emergency services worker in the event of an emergency

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

In addition, the following is required for positions assigned to the Building Division:

Valid certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Plans Examiner.

Valid certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Certified Building Official is required within one (1) year of appointment.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Division

Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer issued by the California State

Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.

Certificate of Registration as a Land Surveyor is desired.

Land Development Division

Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer and/or Land Surveyor issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactory results from a background investigation and administrative screening. The administrative screening may include a pre-employment drug screening for positions which are designated as safety sensitive or security sensitive, including but not limited to being responsible for the care and custody of children and operating heavy equipment.

May be required to occasionally work outside of the regular work hours (e.g. evenings, holidays and weekends) to attend meetings and special events.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently stands or walks, and lifts and moves records and documents or objects weighing up to 50 pounds alone, and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret financial and statistical data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and apply mathematical reasoning and abstract statistical concepts; observe and interpret people and situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with staff and others encountered in the course of work.

The employee typically works in office conditions; the noise level is frequently quiet or moderately quiet, at or below 50 decibels. The employee may be required to travel to work sites or other sites for meetings.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification or below in the same classification series for both project and authorized positions.

PLEASE NOTE:  If you are a CalPERS annuitant, please be advised that this position does not meet the statutory criteria for post-retirement employment because the incumbent will be performing regular staff duties for an undetermined duration.  Employment in this capacity would require you to rescind your retirement and reinstate as a current member of CalPERS.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Flexibly Staffed:  No

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Conflict of Interest:  Form 700 Required

Department:  Public Works

Bonding Required:  No