Associate Civil Engineer

Job Description:

Associate Civil Engineer

Description

Definition

The City of Milpitas is looking for an Associate Civil Engineer who can adapt and grow in a fast-paced working environment and possesses expertise in, utility project and program management, contract administration and customer service. You will be a liaison between the Public Works Utility Engineering Section and internal and external stake holders. This position requires the technical knowledge of engineering and an innovative mind-set to proactively develop solutions to maintain and improve utility systems. Success in this position entails working collaboratively with a team of engineers and operators to resolve complex engineering problems.

You will be joining a team of talented professionals who work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to provide essential public services to our residents and businesses. The Utility Engineering Section is responsible for operating and maintaining the City’s utilities (storm water, water, wastewater and recycled water systems) as well as coordinating on a variety of private development projects including high tech, transit oriented and residential subdivision projects. The Department’s crews, technicians, engineers, managers and other staff are proud of their contributions, which makes Milpitas a great place to live, work and visit. We are recruiting for a highly motivated, innovative and skilled individual who will embrace the edicts of the Department and the City.

Ideal candidate should possess the following skills:

• Technically competent engineer who is able to think critically, recognize and define problems, analyze options and create solutions to problems that you have not encountered before;
• Able to work collaboratively with other engineers and technicians to troubleshoot issues and solve problems;
• Life-long learner who is passionate about the engineering field and strives to make an impact in the community for which you serve;
• Adept at quickly learning new tasks and juggling multiple projects in order to meet deadlines;
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

For the full job description, please visit: Associate Civil Engineer.

Current & Upcoming Projects:

• Starting a $26 million sewer forcemain replacement project in the next year
• We are working on pump station and groundwater well rehabilitation projects.
• Annual water and sewer main replacement CIPs.

WHY MILPITAS?
Located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay, Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of Silicon Valley. As a full-service city of 450 full-time employees with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services, Milpitas serves a diverse population of nearly 80,000.

Milpitas is the eighth-fastest growing city in the United States according to the US Census, and the second fastest in California. The homeownership rate is close to 70%, and the Milpitas housing market remains relatively affordable in Santa Clara County. Milpitas is often called the "Crossroads of Silicon Valley" with most of its 13.63 square miles of land situated between two major freeways (I-880 and I-680), Route 237, and a County expressway.

To learn more, visit This Is Milpitas.

The City of Milpitas takes pride in offering a benefits package that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, mental health and well-being benefits, life insurance and long-term disability coverage. Our excellent health and welfare benefits include retirement contributions to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CALPERS), vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Some medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our Benefits web page .

*This posting is written notice of a permanent, vacant position. Internal applications will be reviewed on 12/13/2024, which is 10 working days after the recruitment is posted. Internal qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Milpitas Professional and Technical Group (ProTech). External applicants will not be considered until after the internal applicant review process has concluded.

Examples of Duties

The current vacancy is assigned to the U tility Engineering Section. Duties may include, but are not limited to. the following:

• Supervise and participate in the operation of a work unit within the engineering department.
• Perform professional and technical engineering tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
• Research project design requirements; perform calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs.
• Confer with contractors, consulting engineers, sub dividers, construction inspectors, and members of the public relative to assigned area of responsibility.
• Coordinate projects with other City departments, public agencies, and utility companies for orderly planning, scheduling, and construction.
• Represent the City and serve as staff on various boards, commissions and committees relative to assigned area of responsibility.
• Draft clear and concise report, and make oral presentations before citizen groups, the City Council, and other groups; communicate technical information fluently to non-technical audiences;
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with community groups, internal and external technical staff, and elected officials.
• Administer contracts with outside consultants as appropriate; review work and tasks performed; recommend and monitor billings.
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
• Administer the City’s water and sewer Master Plan.
• Prepare and update water and sewer capacity projections.
• Evaluate and analyze fee structures and make recommendations for change as appropriate.
• Oversee the City’s drinking water, sanitary sewer, recycled water, and storm water programs.
• Perform related duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of engineering and its administration.
• Modem methods and techniques used in the design, construction and surveying of a variety of public works engineering projects, including street, water, sewer. traffic, building renovation, and storm drain projects.
• Hydraulic and structural designs of street and highway drainage structures.
• Applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to the areas of assignment.
• Principles and practices of basic financial accounting.
• Principles and techniques of supervision and training.

Ability to:

• Make complex engineering computations and to check, design, and supervise the constructions of a variety of public works projects.
• Administer contracts.
• Prepare specifications and technical reports.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with City staff, developers. engineers. contractors, and thegeneral public.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of assigned staff.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including public oral presentations.
• Supervise and train professional and technical subordinates.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible and varied professional civil engineering experience including supervisory experience.

Education:
A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering.

License or Certificate:

• Possess and maintain throughout employment an appropriate, valid California Driver's License.
• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.

Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment and at construction sites: extensive use of the telephone, radios, and computers with repetitive keyboarding; ability to walk on uneven ground; and drive to various locations daily.
• Ability to work safely in a hard-hat construction zone is essential.

Supplemental Information

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from management level positions in the engineering department.

Exercises general supervision over professional and/or technical engineering staff, and/or construction inspection staff.

SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

First review of applications is scheduled for the week of January 6, 2025 with the Oral Board tentatively scheduled for the week of January 20, 2025. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by January 6.

Please note: The examination process (including dates) may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Department. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with Resolution No. 8833.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.

The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

RETIREMENT
Membership in CalPERS (2% at 60 or 2% at 62 with three year average salary). City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare.ProTech members participate both in CalPERS, and the LIUNA pension fund. The current cost of the LIUNA pension fund is $1.39/hour.

MEDICAL INSURANCE
Choice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate (currently $2,228.36/mo. for family). Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $125 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.

RETIREE MEDICAL
Employees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.

DENTAL & VISION
City provides full family coverage for Delta Dental and MES Vision at no cost to the employee.

LIFE INSURANCE
City provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.

DISABILITY INSURANCE
City provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available up to $6,000 per month.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
City contributes $75 per month on the employee's behalf.

VACATION
Hourly employees earn 11-31 days of vacation based on years of service.

HOLIDAYS
Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.

SICK LEAVE
Employees earn 12 days annually.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Employees are eligible to receive up to $1,400 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.

FITNESS PROGRAM
Employeesare offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.

The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or https://www.milpitas.gov/245/Benefits for more information on employee benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$134,268.16 - $163,205.64 Annually