Civil Engineer

This position may be filled at the Associate or Senior level depending on qualifications of the selected candidate. This is a 3 year assignment focused on Facilities Project Management.

Why Consider The City of Mountain View?

You’ll be joining a team of talented professionals who work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and share their talents and commitment to provide essential public services to our residents and businesses. Mountain View is characterized by many as the “start-up” community of Silicon Valley with a strong innovation network that develops and supports the greater Mountain View community. Joining the City as an Associate or Senior Civil Engineer in the Public Works Department is an outstanding opportunity to begin a productive and fulfilling career in municipal service.

About This Role

We are seeking a highly motivated, highly organized, innovative and enthusiastic individual to join the Public Works Department for the position of Associate Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer in the Environmental & Engineering compliance section. This is a single vacancy position and may be filled as an Associate Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer depending on the skills and experience of the ideal candidate. This position combines the technical knowledge of engineering with the art and vision of planning and design to deliver high quality projects for the vibrant City of Mountain View. While reporting to the Principal Engineer, this position works closely with other City Departments and Public Works Sections (Capital Projects and Construction) and is responsible for all aspects of project management for improvement, rehabilitation, and/or major repairs of a variety of City owned buildings. No two projects are alike and some potential projects that the individual could work on include sustainability projects (solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations, and energy efficiency upgrades), ADA accessibility improvements, tenant improvements (restaurant tenant), various building upgrades, and various roof replacement projects. 

What You Bring

Associate Civil Engineer

• 2 years of responsible civil engineering experience performing duties comparable to those of an Assistant Engineer in the City of Mountain View

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering 

• California Class C driver license

• Possession of a California Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate

• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is highly desirable.

Senior Civil Engineer

• 4 years of responsible civil engineering experience, including at least one year at supervisory level.  

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering 

• California Class C driver license

• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.

Bonus Points

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related engineering field.

• Project Management Certification and/or prior experience with building projects.

• Prior experience in a public agency or close interaction with public agencies.

Who You Are

• An exceptional communicator with superior interpersonal and writing skills who can interact professionally with both City staff and consultants while providing outstanding customer service. 

• A skilled industry professional who possesses technical knowledge in the area of project management for public sector capital projects.  

• A respectful team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment and is able to able to build consensus with a variety of stake holders including contractors, residents and other City departments. 

• A multi-tasker adept at managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, with the ability to prioritize assignments effectively.

• A problem-solver who confronts issues, evaluates multiple alternatives, and makes strategic decisions.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical and administrative leadership for City facilities improvement, rehabilitation, and major repair projects.

• Consult with project stakeholders to develop project goals, objectives and priorities and establish project schedules. 

• Develop scope of work and terms and prepare request for proposals (RFP) for consultant and contractors, reviewing each awarded contract and making recommendations. 

• Develop, prepare, administer and manage project budgets and schedules. 

• Prepare and review project plans, specifications and cost estimates, including the preparation of bid schedules and general and special provisions relevant to each project. 

• Collaborate with and manage a variety of consultants (architectural and engineering) as necessary.

• Prepare public outreach information and deliver presentations to the public, Council committees and City Council.

• Identify and apply for project grants, and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.

• Serve as the department liaison to other City departments during all project phases.

• Develop project status reports and City Council reports for all project concerns, including contract approvals, funding and acceptance.