Construction Management Project Engineer

About the Department

Position Duties

• Candidates must possess all of the following: A valid California Class C driver license -AND- ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE II LEVEL: Option 1: A bachelor's degree and master’s degree both in a pertinent engineering discipline from an accredited and recognized college or university Option 2: A bachelor's degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a related science with an Engineer-In-Training Certificate and a master's degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a pertinent engineering discipline Option 3: Two (2) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE III LEVEL: Option 1: Two (2) years of experience as an Engineering Associate II Option 2: Four (4) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university. ENGINEER LEVEL: Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer with the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists AND: Option 1: Six (6) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university Option 2: A master's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university -AND- Three (3) years of professional engineering experience Option 3: A PhD in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university -AND- two (2) years of professional engineering experience DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have: Five (5) or more years of experience in construction management A master's degree in a pertinent engineering field Certified Associate Construction Manager and/or Certified Construction Manager certification Superior technical writing and communication skills, analytical skills and project management skills Experience with the following: Cost estimating and scheduling Construction administration for large industrial facilities such as advanced processes and treatment facilities Electrical power distribution improvements Pumping plant facility replacement Sewer construction/rehabilitation involving slip lining and CIPP Software including Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Oracle Unifier and/or ProCore Working with the public, handling resident complaints regarding construction or facility operations Managing sewer repair projects Troubleshooting complex problems involving project construction Ability to be on call at night and during weekends to support construction projects as needed Ability to seamlessly transition between office work - handling RFIs, change orders, claims, and project closeouts - and on-site construction oversight, providing input during the construction process and ensuring projects are completed efficiently

Minimum Qualifications

• The competitive selection process for ALL LEVELS may include : Knowledge of: Complex professional engineering theory and practices Concepts and practices of physics, chemistry and higher mathematics used in professional engineering work Hydraulics, engineering mechanics and stress analysis Strength, properties and uses of engineering construction materials Complex engineering construction projects Chemistry, bacteriology and environmental engineering principles Complex investigation, research and survey methods Large-scale public project financing methods Project management methods Principles of administration, economics, organization, training and project leadership Ability to : Design complex projects in technical fields of engineering Analyze large-scale, complex engineering problems and develop appropriate solutions Prepare, review, check or interpret engineering plans and specifications Apply appropriate engineering principles Plan, organize and monitor the effectiveness of the work of operations, repair, maintenance and engineering staff, consultants and vendors Coordinate and administer complex engineering projects Interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Districts staff, the public, consultants, and vendors Negotiate on behalf of the Districts Prepare and coordinate the development of comprehensive reports
• Complex professional engineering theory and practices
• Concepts and practices of physics, chemistry and higher mathematics used in professional engineering work
• Hydraulics, engineering mechanics and stress analysis
• Strength, properties and uses of engineering construction materials
• Complex engineering construction projects
• Chemistry, bacteriology and environmental engineering principles
• Complex investigation, research and survey methods
• Large-scale public project financing methods
• Project management methods
• Principles of administration, economics, organization, training and project leadership
• Design complex projects in technical fields of engineering
• Analyze large-scale, complex engineering problems and develop appropriate solutions
• Prepare, review, check or interpret engineering plans and specifications
• Apply appropriate engineering principles
• Plan, organize and monitor the effectiveness of the work of operations, repair, maintenance and engineering staff, consultants and vendors

Other Qualifications

• NOTE: This posting will remain open until vacancy is filled and is subject to closure without notice. SELECTION PROCESS: All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met. The selection process will consist of an interview weighted at 100% and will be the same for all qualified applicants. The initial review of applications is expected to begin the week of April 20. TO APPLY: Please apply online at governmentjobs.com within this application period. By using the online application system, you will receive confirmation via e-mail that your application was received for this position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or online application. Check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications may be sent via e-mail. Please verify that your registered email address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery, add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. NOTES: The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related reference check, degree verification, DMV report, and a drug test. Candidates who have completed their required college or university coursework outside the United States must provide a comprehensive evaluation of their foreign transcripts and degrees upon selection for this position. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Brandi Reyes at BrandiReyes@lacsd.org . As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply. To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts converts waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources .
• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
• The selection process will consist of an interview weighted at 100% and will be the same for all qualified applicants.
• The initial review of applications is expected to begin the week of April 20.
• The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related reference check, degree verification, DMV report, and a drug test.
• Candidates who have completed their required college or university coursework outside the United States must provide a comprehensive evaluation of their foreign transcripts and degrees upon selection for this position.