Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

The County of Orange, OC Public Works, is currently seeking experienced and licensed engineers for Senior Civil Engineer positions. The Senior Civil Engineer is distinguished from Civil Engineers by their full supervisory responsibility of a section or unit of professional or technical staff who is responsible for complex engineering assignments.

This Senior Civil Engineer position is responsible for the review of permits for work within public roadways and developer-proposed infrastructure. This role ensures that all work within roadways and new infrastructure meets the safety, engineering, and environmental standards required for public service. Additionally, the Senior Civil Engineer in Development Support is responsible for supervising and managing Development Support staff and Architect-Engineer consultants with their assignments, overseeing and coordinating all County Property Permits and plan reviews, and facilitating meetings with other Infrastructure Programs Units.

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform County Property Permit (CPP) reviews related to Orange County Flood Control District facilities and County roadways for compliance with County standards, and ensure that the proposed designs consider public safety.
• Coordinate and manage the reviews of private developers and builders' project submittals, including street improvements, grading plans, and drainage plans, with other County departments or divisions, including OC Environmental Resources, OC Construction, OC Infrastructure Programs, and Operations and Maintenance.
• Review subdivision projects and improvement plans for adequacy of road and flood control proposals; verify compliance with County Ordinances and designated requirements.
• Manage Architect/Engineer consultants for budget compliance, contract term, and quality of reviews.
• Provide technical engineering support to other County Business Areas and Departments.

License/Certifications Required: Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.

Minimum Qualifications: Click here for a complete Senior Civil Engineer classification description.

Desirable Qualifications & Core Competencies: In addition to the minimum qualifications, the most successful candidates will possess the following knowledge and experience in the following core competencies:

• Technical Expertise & Knowledge
• Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills

Recruitment Process: Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.