Civil Engineer

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Assists in defining and reviewing the Project Requirement Document scope of work and
schedule including interim housing requirements
• Performs highly complex civil engineering work related to the planning, design, and
  construction of District facilities and site improvements; provides technical direction to District
  personnel, commissioned architects, and consulting engineers; and certifies civil engineering
  design plans.
• Apply civil engineering principles, practices, processes, and procedures to the planning, design,
  and construction of FSD projects, including project scope development, budget preparation,
  design review, and technical coordination with District and external professional staff.
• Provides technical direction to commissioned architects and consulting civil engineers
  regarding District policies, standards, and design guidelines for site development, including
  grading, paving, fencing, parking layouts, streets, storm drainage, sewer systems, and other
  site improvements associated with new construction and major alterations to existing facilities
  and sites.
• Provides technical direction to personnel within the Civil Engineering Unit in the preparation
  and review of project scope documents, topographic surveys, design drawings, specifications,
  and related technical documents.
• Obtains and manages contracts and task orders for civil engineering, land surveying, and
  related professional services.
• Reviews civil engineering plans, specifications, and related documents prepared by
  commissioned architects and consulting engineers for conformance with District policies,
  standards, design guidelines, applicable codes, and project requirements; identifies conflicts
  with other architectural and engineering features and directs or recommends necessary
  revisions.
• Develops, updates, and maintains civil engineering standards, guidelines, and specifications to
  ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and industry practices
  and to promote quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in construction, maintenance, and
  operation.
• Directs and reviews site development studies to determine the feasibility and estimated cost of
  site grading, street improvements, utility improvements, and other civil engineering
  requirements associated with property acquisition and development.
• Provides technical advice and resolves civil engineering issues encountered during
  construction; advises contractors, commissioned architects and engineers, District construction
  inspectors, and other project personnel regarding civil engineering requirements and field
  conditions.
• Provides professional certification of civil engineering designs and documents for assigned
  District and commissioned projects, as authorized by applicable professional licensing
  requirements.
• Coordinates with the City of Los Angeles and civil engineering consultants to obtain review and
  approval of drawings and permits for off-site improvements adjacent to District school sites,
  including B-Permit and A-Permit work such as sidewalks, driveways, bus drop-offs, ADA curb
  ramps, and related improvements; coordinates permit closeout activities.
• Assists the Real Estate Department with civil engineering matters related to property
  transactions, including preparation and review of legal descriptions, determination of
  easements, updating of parcel maps, and closure of street vacations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a recognized college and university with a bachelor's degree in civil
  engineering
• Minimum eight (8) years' full-time paid professional experience in civil design on commercial
  or public agency projects, preferably in educational facilities
• Experience in AutoCAD software design
• Proficiency in office computer software (Word, Excel, Adobe, etc.)
• A valid license as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering issued by the California State
  Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists preferred

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at

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