Civil Engineer

About the Role:

The City of Ridgecrest is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Civil Engineer to join our Public Works Engineering Department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for planning, budgeting, designing, and overseeing the construction of various public works projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in customer service and perform professional engineering work related to the design, survey, construction, and maintenance of roadways, storm drains, sanitary sewer, parks, facilities, or other city and private development projects.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for minor projects involving road, drainage, building, and similar facilities.
• Assist in field investigations and studies in preparation of preliminary and final plans, specifications, and cost estimates for various projects such as drainage systems, roads, waste facilities, highways, buildings, and flood control.
• Compile data for and assist in conducting studies or tests relating to the location, size, and capacity of other engineering structures, buildings, or facilities.
• Assist in the review of portions of plans for structures and projects prepared by outside agencies or private firms to determine if they are in accordance with department standards and practices and sound engineering principles.
• Assist in the preparation of studies and/or testing used in traffic analyses, flood plain studies, and other engineering reviews.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and/or administration of construction and operations contracts for various city projects and programs.
• Assist in the preparation of environmental documents, permit, and grant applications related to the operation of city facilities as required by federal law. Maintain records and prepare reports.

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of principles of all aspects of engineering and their application to a variety of engineering problems.
• Topographic and construction surveying; mechanics and properties of materials; engineering economics and real property descriptions.
• Knowledge of engineering drafting methods and equipment; basic principles of geology, hydraulics, mathematics, and meteorology as applied to hydrology; computer science, and geomorphology.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other City departments, engineers, architects, contractors, the public, and other governmental entities.
• Direct the work of others; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; research and prepare complex engineering reports.
• Review and check complex engineering designs, computations, plans, and studies; understand, explain, and apply policies and procedures.
• Analyze unusual situations and resolve them through application of management and engineering principles and practices.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with the community at large, the City Council, and other public officials.

Education and/or Experience:

Prior experience in project engineering, preferably with a government agency or contractor. Proficiency in AutoCAD. The ideal candidate should also be skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.