Company Description:

Job Responsibilities
 
Supervising the personnel and activities of the Structural Engineering Unit engaged in:
 

• The preparation of structural designs, working drawings, and specifications for structural strengthening of buildings; the compilation of data required for the preparation of drawings and specifications; the calculation and estimation of costs; and the review and approval of plans, drawings, and specifications prepared by commissioned engineers and consulting architects for compliance with applicable regulations
• Serving as the Engineer of Record for District structural engineering work requiring Division of State Architect (DSA) or other relevant governing agency approval
• Selecting commissioned structural engineers, soil consultants, geologists, and corrosion engineers; arranging special work programs and procedures and supervises their execution; evaluating proposals on the scope of work and fees; reviews completed work; and recommending partial and final fee payments
• Consulting, advising, and giving technical direction to commissioned architects and consulting structural engineers on District policies and guides for structural design
• Supervising the selecting laboratories for investigation and testing work, participating in the annual negotiation of service contracts, and recommending approval of payments for services
• Preparing or directing the preparation of structural specifications and standards and maintaining these structural engineering guides to assure conformance with applicable codes within the framework of quality,  economy, and District policies
• Conferring with and advising District personnel concerning soil problems and structure engineering requirements and estimates for the development of proposed new sites and for work at existing sites
• Conducting research, requesting field testing, reviewing and evaluating field test results, and preparing reports on structural design criteria, systems, and standards, and construction methods and costs

 
Desirable Qualifications
We are seeking motivated, well organized, and highly competent individuals with knowledge of:
 

• Principles and standard practices of structural engineering
• State and local codes pertaining to structural engineering features of building construction
• Relationship of structural engineering to other engineering and architectural features of buildings, including cost and operation comparisons
• Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Principles of organization, personnel management, and progressive disciplinary procedures
• Principles of project management

 
The individual will also have well developed skills and abilities necessary to:
 

• Provide technical review and advice tactfully and effectively
• Provide sustained attention to complex plans and specifications and edit the work of others
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Work effectively with commissioned architects and engineers, District personnel, and representatives of public agencies
• Supervise effectively
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously

 
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Graduation from a high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency. Courses in management and/or supervision is preferable
 
Experience:
One year of experience as a registered civil and structural engineer in structural and civil engineering design of large commercial, government, or school building projects. At least two years of supervisory experience is preferable
 
Special Requirements:
The following is a requirement and must be kept valid during the term of employment:
 
A valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil and Structural Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration of Civil and Professional Engineers
 
A valid California Driver License
 
Use of an automobile
 
Contact/How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, qualified candidates must visit http://www.lausdjobs.org to apply

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