Principal Civil Engineer
SMUD
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Sacramento • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $151,944 - $201,243 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Coordinates, manages and participates in the preparations of civil construction drawings and mapping related to complex high voltage electrical transmission and distribution systems for both underground and overhead systems.
- Oversees and reviews Civil Engineering work completed by staff; assures compliance with all technical and legal requirements, adherence with codes, regulations and guidelines for governing agencies; coordinates with governmental agencies and various SMUD departments.
- Initiates, coordinates and acts as the SMUD Contract Manager for large projects; supports various projects throughout SMUD by acting as the Civil/Transmission Line Project Manager; interfaces with SMUD Procurement, evaluates proposals draft task authorizations for various contracts; manages large contracted outsourced work.
- Supports field crews and contractors to ensure construction is in accordance with SMUD requirements and plans.
- Completes project work using PLS CADD, PLS Pole, PLS Tower, and other industry specific tools as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- At least seven (7+) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in the design, construction or maintenance of civil or structural assets.
- Advanced methods and techniques of project management, surveying, report preparation and writing; advanced fundamentals and practices of contract and budget administration, program evaluation and economic analysis; advanced fundamentals of electrical power generation, transmission and distribution, cost control and project scheduling; advanced techniques and practices for cost benefit analyses, problem research and resolution;
- Advanced computer aided drafting and design software (such as AutoCAD);
- Physical Requirements: Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
- CalPERS Pension Plan
- Health benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
civil engineeringproject managementsurveyingreport preparationcontract administrationbudget administrationeconomic analysiscost controlproject schedulingcost benefit analysis
Soft skills
coordinationmanagementcompliance assuranceproblem resolution
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering