Civil Engineer (Capital Projects)

Under general direction, the Civil Engineer manages construction administration and delivery of capital improvement projects for the San Joaquin Regional Transit District. The position is responsible for contract administration, construction oversight, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable regulations. The Project Engineer has primary responsibility for project execution, including contract administration and field decision-making, in coordination with project controls staff.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

• Manages construction phase activities, including contractor oversight, schedule monitoring, and budget control.
• Reviews and approves progress payments, cost forecasts, and financial reports.
• Negotiates and administers change orders, including cost and schedule impacts.
• Interprets plans, specifications, and contract documents to ensure compliance and quality.
• Reviews contractor submittals, estimates, and potential claims; recommends appropriate action.
• Monitors project risks and implements mitigation strategies.
• Coordinates with agencies such as Caltrans and ensures compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements.
• Supervises staff and consultants; provides training, mentoring, and performance oversight.
• Prepares and presents project reports to management, executive leadership, and governing boards.
• Supports community outreach and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintains complete and accurate project documentation.
• Performs routine site visits to RTD facilities and various meeting locations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Construction estimating principles, construction law, and material usage in public infrastructure projects.
• Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and use of project management software.
• Geometry, algebra, and construction safety practices and techniques.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering and public works construction.
• Soil mechanics, geology, and surveying practices.
• Construction and inspection procedures, including utility installation.
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in heavy civil and transit construction.
• Applicable laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and standards governing construction projects.
• Engineering terminology and technical documentation.
• Impacts of construction activities on other departments and operations.
• Labor compliance requirements for public works projects.
• Procurement and contract requirements related to progress payments and project delivery.
• Project administration, documentation, and report writing.
• Federal, state, and local rules and regulations, including grant-funded project requirements.
• Principles of multiple construction disciplines (e.g., civil, track, overhead catenary systems (OCS), signaling, power, stations, and structures).
• Principles of supervision, staff development, and personnel management.
• Negotiation strategies and dispute resolution techniques.

Skills:

• Advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and database systems.
• Use of specialized project management and construction software (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project, or similar).
• Data analysis, reporting, and presentation of project performance metrics.

Ability to:

• Learn and apply District policies, procedures, and public relations practices.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to verify quantities, dimensions, and compliance.
• Plan and coordinate complex construction activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Review staff work, including quantity takeoffs, estimates, schedules, and contract documents.
• Evaluate completeness and accuracy of plans, specifications, and reports.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Provide timely, accurate information under challenging conditions.
• Negotiate effectively with contractors to achieve contract compliance and project objectives.
• Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Coach, mentor, supervise, and, when necessary, discipline staff.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal teams, agencies, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in construction management, project engineering, or capital project delivery.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Valid California Class C drivers license.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license desirable.
• CCM or PMP certification desirable.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear, in person and by telephone, use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk and occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and bend. An employee may frequently be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Specific vision abilities required by this class include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret complex data, information, and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks with constant interruptions; work under intensive deadlines and interact with all levels of RTD management, staff, representatives of employee organizations, other governmental officials, contractors, vendors, and the public.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this class, the employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is moderately noisy.

The District offers a competitive employee benefit program that includes:

INSURANCE: RTD provides comprehensive health and dental insurance package for all full-time employees and their dependents. RTD also provides

$20,000 life insurance for all full-time employees.

SICK LEAVE: Twelve (12) days per year for all full-time employees.

VACATION: Two (2) weeks to six (6) weeks depending on length of service for full-time employees.

RETIREMENT: RTD participates in a 401(a) retirement plan in which RTD provides a generous match.

The provisions of this bulletin are subject to change without notice and do not constitute an express or implied contract.