SENIOR ENGINEER

Overview The Public Works Department is comprised of Regulatory Compliance, Engineering, Field Maintenance, Facilities/Fleet, Wastewater Treatment, and Asset Management Divisions. Each division is led by one of two Deputy Directors who report to the Director of Public Works. The department is responsible for the City’s major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, street lights, traffic signals, publicly owned facilities, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), pump stations, a major lagoon, dams, and levees; as well as solid waste and environmental programs.

The City of San Mateo wastewater treatment facility and collection system are undergoing major renovation projects over the next five years valued over $100 million dollars through the Clean Water Program. The Department is responsible for regulatory compliance related to Stormwater, Pretreatment, Green Infrastructure, and other environmental programs, as well as public outreach to raise awareness to the general public and other stakeholders about these issues. This position will focus on construction and maintenance of facilities at the wastewater treatment plant.

The Public Works Department is committed to high performance standards, utilizing best practices relative to performance management and team-oriented approaches. Our mission is to enhance the community and its environment by providing sustainable stewardship and innovative approaches to Public Works services. Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work.

Responsibilities The Senior Engineer supervises and participates in the conduct of complicated engineering planning, design, and investigation activities. Supervise and participate in the development of designs, plans, specifications, and estimates for the construction of public works projects related to the WWTP. Coordinate with contractors, construction managers, construction inspectors, and the design engineers to resolve issues during construction.

Coordinate with the staff at the WWTP especially the Plant Manager, Operations Superintendent, and Maintenance Superintendent to make sure the WWTP operations and maintenance needs are incorporated into the projects as well as the impacts to ongoing operations during construction are considered and addressed. Inspect project sites to assist in solution of difficult problems; interpret specifications and City policy and make change orders. Review plans for construction prepared by private engineers.

Check computations and specified materials for accuracy and compliance with regulations. Upgrade City standard plans and specifications; review subdivision and parcel maps. Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on public works engineering matters.

Prepare periodic project status reports. Prepare various applications for state and federal grants. Review and make recommendations on technical reports and studies.

Assist in the preparation of the capital improvement plan and budget. Participate in the selection and supervision of private professional engineers for the development of plans, specifications, studies, and reports. Coordinate engineering-related activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections and with outside agencies.

Confer with staff regarding project priorities and programs. Assist in preparing and administering the operating budget. Supervise, train, and evaluate professional and technical subordinates.

The Senior Engineer receives general direction from the Engineering Manager or higher level personnel and exercises direct and indirect supervision over professional and technical engineering personnel. For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at. Qualifications You possess knowledge of principles and practices of engineering; modern methods and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of public works engineering projects; modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding the assigned areas of assignment; applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to design and construction in the area of assignment; and principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

You possess the ability to make complex engineering computations and to check, design, and supervise the construction of a wide variety of public and private facilities; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; use a variety of drafting and engineering apparatus; and supervise, train, and evaluate professional and technical subordinates. What You Bring Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: After receiving professional engineer’s license, four years’ experience in professional engineering work in areas of assignment.

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in civil engineering or a closely related field. License or Certificate Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional civil engineer in the State of California. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.

Bonus Points (highly desirable) Experience working for a municipal/local government agency Supervisory experience Capital Improvement Project experience Construction management experience in an industrial or wastewater treatment plant. #J-18808-Ljbffr