Professional Engineer/Architect

OC Facilities Design and Construction
The OC Facilities Design & Construction Service Area provides Project Management for commercial facilities assets associated with vertical capital and maintenance projects for various County of Orange agencies and departments using multiple delivery methods to meet the client's needs. The Service Area is responsible for projects from inception to completion, utilizing the Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling/Monitoring, and Closing processes. Members within this Service Area apply analytical and technical knowledge of contemporary architectural/engineering design principles and building construction practices to deliver projects and programs. The Service Area oversees diverse project teams composed of internal clients, building departments, contractors, facilities maintenance trades staff, and contracted staff from a broad range of disciplines, including architecture, engineering, and consulting, as well as government officials and private sector organizations.
OC Facilities Design and Construction - Airport Unit
OC Facilities Design & Construction consists of four Business Units, one of which is the Airport Unit. The Airport Unit plans, develops, programs and delivers capital, and maintenance projects for John Wayne Airport in accordance with the County of Orange contracting and procurement policy manuals, State of California contracting regulations, and Federal Regulations. The Project Management and Engineering groups of this Unit lead the planning and programming effort at John Wayne Airport; oversee the design and construction of airport improvement projects; perform administrative duties/functions related to public project management and contract administration; among others. Positions within this Unit are required to obtain and maintain Airport security clearance.
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OC Public Works currently has vacancies for Professional Engineer/Architect positions. The immediate vacancies are in the Airport Unit of OC Facilities Design & Construction that provides engineering and project management services to John Wayne Airport (JWA). JWA is a medium-hub, commercial service airport owned and operated by the County of Orange. JWA is one of the top 50 busiest airports in the country in terms of both passenger enplanements and total operations.
The Professional Engineer/Architect is responsible for acting as a lead project manager and technical resource for airport capital projects, technical studies, facility assessments, CIP programming, long-range facility development planning, and design & construction guidance manuals/standards. In addition, this positions supports JWA in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required programs.

The ideal applicant is a highly experienced Professional Engineer/Architect who has designed and/or managed a wide spectrum of non-capital, capital, and maintenance improvement projects of varying degree of complexity or specialty.
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess five (5) or more years of experience in the engineering field (mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering) as a licensed Professional Engineer as it relates to the design and construction of horizontal (airfield, roadways, and bridges) and/or vertical (building structures) projects, including experience in government contracting, procurement, and administration of contracts, e.g. the selection and procurement of architectural, engineering, and other specialty consulting professionals; preparation and development of project bidding and construction documents; etc.
Engineering experience as a Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Civil Engineer for an airport or in an airport setting is highly desirable, but not required. In addition, designation as a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through the Construction Management Association of America and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI) is desirable, but not required.
Furthermore, the ideal candidate will possess and demonstrate the core competencies outlined below:
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Experience in professional public works, engineering, construction, architecture, or project management
• Experience in contract administration and/or administration of Public Works Projects
• Ability to demonstrate the ability to provide technical explanations and recommendations in terms readily understood by executives
• Ability to demonstrate sound management and leadership skills to guide a team of professional construction managers, architects/engineers, project managers, construction and building inspectors, etc.
• Work independently to provide planning, programming, administrative, and/or technical review for design and construction of non-capital, capital, and maintenance improvement projects
• Knowledge of California Public Contracting Code, California Building Codes, Cal-OSHA building construction regulations, Federal (i.e. FAA advisory circulars, TSA requirements, etc.), State and local codes and regulations and other pertinent safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to apply Project Management industry standards and practices in the areas of project planning, coordinating, budget management, scheduling and monitoring.
• Knowledge and literacy in the use of project management application software
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret design and constructions plans, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules
• Working knowledge and application of engineering design and construction principles and practices in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering as it relates to varying types of projects ranging from airfield infrastructure to building systems
• Working knowledge of construction industry standards, materials, practices, and methods as it relates to mechanical, electrical, or civil (airport related) engineering fields (ideally in an airport/airfield environment)
• Ability to assist with the preparation and/or development of accurate and complete engineering computations, estimates, reports, studies, and construction documents
• Knowledge and experience with the latest technical engineering design software and computer-aided design and drafting software (CADD), among others, such as, FAARFIELD, Microstation, AutoCAD, Revit, MicroPAVER, and ArcGIS
• Proficiency in using MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6, MS Outlook, Bluebeam Revu (Adobe Acrobat Professional) and other common office software with the willingness and ability to learn and become proficient in using other software applications and tools

PROJECT PLANNING AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERTISE

• Ability to manage projects through planning, scheduling and monitoring critical milestones to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget and policy
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time through prioritization and organization of assignments and tasks
• Ability to manage changing and competing priorities effectively

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget and provide recommendations as needed
• Ability to lead project team and coordinate with stakeholders from project concept to completion
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external staff, contractors, and representatives of other agencies and departments
• Assist executive management in developing departmental business objectives and specific project strategies
• Provide leadership and guidance to internal and contracted staff to achieve project and developmental goals that are aligned with overall business objectives
• Understand and address customer needs within the guidelines of policy and build strong customer relationships
• Ability to make well-informed and objective decisions by perceiving the impact and implications of the decisions in a professional ethical framework
• Make sound business decisions based on limited, complex, or contradicting information while considering relevant public service ethical principles
• Monitor team members and enforces safety guidelines to ensure safe work practices

PROBLEM-SOLVING | ANALYTICAL SKILLS

• Ability to understand, interpret, and enforce compliance with plans, specifications, schedules, and contract provisions
• Ability to recognize and anticipate problems of project scope, budget, schedule, and plans and specifications and determine necessary changes
• Ability to perform calculations necessary to determine quantities and prepare estimates
• Ability to research, evaluate, estimate and accurately interpret and apply technical data and policy information to solve problems and/or make recommendations to management
• Exercises effective problem-solving skills and displays independent, sound judgment, and decision-making abilities
• Coherently analyzes and presents cases for and against given approaches for accomplishing business objectives and/or project needs based on available information and circumstances, while supporting such analysis with clear, concise, and accurate reasoning and justification
• Ability to think critically and to ask appropriate questions and discern when data is enough or sufficient to make appropriate decisions
• Analyzes and evaluates various project issues and scenarios to help weigh available options, and to develop rational engineering and professional strategies and approaches to optimize favorable outcomes while curtailing potential adverse consequences

ORAL | WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Experience in presenting orally and in writing, proposals, progress reports, and recommendations to the highest levels in the organization including the Board of Supervisors, County executive management, private sector executives, contractors, and external stakeholders
• Demonstrate political savvy when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, including other OC Public Works staff, staff from other County departments, the public, community groups, city staff, and the Board of Supervisors
• Effective in oral and written communication, including the ability to provide technical information in a clear and concise manner
• Communicate in an effective manner to individuals and/or groups with diverse interests including architects/engineers, contractors, and departmental representatives, even when in a stressful environment/setting
• Negotiate and manage competitive bidding processes for complex contracts.
• Demonstrating perceptive awareness of subtle interpersonal communication and interaction nuances, and responding appropriately
• Composing written, business-style correspondence, reports, memos, and other documentary material in a direct, clear, concise, and grammatically- and punctually-correct manner

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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LICENSE REQUIRED
The successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, by date of appointment.
Possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer from the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists (Board) issued in the State of California or equivalent recognized state-regulated authority. A selected candidate who is licensed by a recognized state-regulated authority other than the State of California must obtain licensure (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) issued by the State of California within six months of their start date.
AIRPORT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate must clear a background check which includes a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Security Threat Assessment (STA). Employees in this position must be able to obtain and maintain an airport access badge with driving privileges.
Veterans Employment Preference: The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhere to review the policy.

Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum and desirable 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.