Forest Lawn's Architecture and Engineering department in Glendale is in search of a knowledgeable Civil Engineer who will use their knowledge and expertise for all architecturally unique and distinct Forest Lawn locations. The Civil Engineer works with in-house architects and assists with all civil engineering design and implementation for all Forest Lawn facilities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Plan, design, and review engineering designs, construction specifications, and drawings for civil engineering and other cemetery-related projects. 
• Obtain governmental approvals and permits for projects. Ensure strict compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and industry standards. 
• Coordinate and manage the work of outside consultants in the preparation of plans, specifications, and reports.  
• Identify potential risks in project designs and construction phases and develop mitigation strategies.    
• Effectively work as a team member and team leader.
• Consult with the in-house construction Project Manager for project estimate, schedule, bid, construction, and inspection.
• Develop and monitor project budgets.  
• Supervise the work of AutoCAD Designers and Drafters and provide technical guidance to project teams.  
• Mentor technical staff to foster professional growth within the team.  
• Visit project sites to inspect and verify site conditions as needed. 
• Attend site or agency meetings as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of ten years cumulative experience in civil engineering, design, and construction management.
• Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in California.
• Valid California Driver’s License, including state required levels of active auto insurance. 
• Must have experience in design and implementation of projects that involve site design, grading, roadways, drainage, sewer, water, hydrology, hydraulics, SWPPP, SUSMP, and WQMP.
• Strong Proficiency in Autodesk, Revit, Civil3D, and other engineering software. 
• Experience in gas, dry utility design, habitat mitigation, environmental, soils investigation, structural, survey, mapping and legal descriptions preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of construction materials, methodologies and regulatory requirements.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently conduct engineering calculations and design evaluations. 
• Strong project management, organizational, cost tracking, and technical writing skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in supervising and mentoring team members.  
• Ability to work in a team environment, handle multiple projects, and have a flexible attitude. 
• Ability to travel to multiple locations around Southern California.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule.  

Competitive Benefits

Forest Lawn takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to our employees, which taken as a whole, leads our industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry.

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Drug Testing Policy

Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

E-Verify Statement

Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. With E-Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security.  With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment.  E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.  

For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview.

Fair Change Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.