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BUREAU OF ENGINEERING City of Los Angeles Photo Credit: Michael Dinh
BUREAU OF ENGINEERING
City of Los Angeles
Photo Credit: Michael Dinh
Bureau of Engineering
Gary Lee Moore, PE, ENV SP
City Engineer
Deborah Weintraub, AIA, Chief Deputy City Engineer
Kenneth Redd, PE, Deputy City Engineer
Ted Allen, PE, Deputy City Engineer
Alfred Mata, PE, Deputy City Engineer
Vision
To Lead the Transformation of Los Angeles into the World’s Most Livable City.
Who We Are
• Authorized Positions: 841
• Annual Budget: $157 million
• Active Projects: 442 (Totaling
$3.5 billion)
• Diverse Projects, Diverse Staff
with Diverse Interests
• Innovative Projects, Policies,
Procedures
Engineering Programs
Clean Water Infrastructure
Mobility and Engineering Services
Public Buildings and Open Spaces
Development Services and Permits
Clean Water Infrastructure Program
Machado Lake Ecosystem Rehabilitation Project
$78 million
Hyperion Treatment Plant Projects
$1.4 billion
Mobility Program
White Point Permanent Restoration Project
$18.4 million
Public Buildings and Open Spaces Program
La Kretz Innovation Campus
(Arts District, DTLA)
Hollyhock House Restoration Project
$4.4 million
Development Services Program
Key Projects – Sixth Street Viaduct
• Built in 1932 & spans nearly 3,500 feet across the river.
• Largest bridge Replacement Project in the history of Los
Angeles due to a rare chemical reaction in the cement
supports and seismic vulnerability (Alkali-Silica Reaction).
• The project is ongoing and is expected to be completed in
2019.
Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project
$445 million
Key Projects – LA Convention Center
• First opened to the public in 1971.
• Largest convention center in the U.S. to be LEED-EB
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for
Existing Buildings) Gold certified.
• Expansion and Modernization Project is in conceptual
design phase
• City investigating Public/Private Partnership (P3) vs. City-
financed delivery method
LA Convention Center Project
$470 million
Key Projects – Downtown Streetcar
• Will serve to unify Downtown Los Angeles as an
interconnected destination for living, working, and
enjoying leisure activities.
• Currently in the process of completing 30% design
• Collaboration with local community group - LASI, for
project delivery
Downtown Streetcar Project
$250 million
Key Projects – LA River Revitalization
• The LA River flows 51 miles through the nation's 2nd-largest urban
agglomeration, 32 miles within the City of LA, and drains an 870
square-mile watershed, and directly connects to the world's largest
water body: the Pacific Ocean.
• With an implementation horizon of 20-50 years, the LA River
Revitalization Plan passed in 2007 recommends more than 240
projects.
• The Army Corps Feasibility Study will be in front of City Council this
Spring for 11 miles estimated at $1.3B.
• Sidewalk Repair Program ($1.367B over 30 years)
• Environmental Focus: LEED, Envision, Green Streets,
Stormwater Capture and Reuse
• BuildLA: Consolidated Permitting
• 3-D Printing
• Laser Scanner for Historical Preservation
Innovation in the Public Sector
NavigateLA
What You Will Do- Rotation Program
Examples of work include:
• Process private development plans
• Generate cost estimates
• Work with outside consultants
• Perform community outreach
• Resolve issues from Local Residences
• Field Work / Monitor Site Activities
• Prepare plans and specifications
• Prepare environmental impact documentation
• Generate cost estimates
• Review shop drawings
• Perform Constructability Reviews
Project Management/
Engineering Services
Design Construction
Management
Newly hired Engineering Associates are automatically enrolled
in the Rotation Program for a total of about 3 years, across
different civil engineering disciplines
New Hire Tours
What You Will Get
✓ Competitive Salary
✓ Flexible Work Schedule, including the 9/80
✓ Unparalleled Benefits, including Tuition Reimbursement
✓ Rotation Program
✓ Mentorship Program
✓ Diversity/Networking
✓ Job Security/Work/Life Balance
✓ Experience working in a world-class, multi-discipline organization, working directly with
client departments, policy makers, and community groups
✓ Opportunity to transform the Los Angeles landscape & make a difference in the
community
Competitive Salary
• For Engineering graduates or EIT Certificate
holders, your starting salary is $66,231!
• Are you a registered Professional Engineer
with the CA State Board of Registration for
Professional Engineers? If so, your starting
salary will be at the II level, which is $74,082!
• Plus, everyone gets a salary increase of
2.75% after nine months of City service!
Then a step increase every year until you
reach the 12th step!
Benefits
Health and Dental Benefits? Yes!
• You will receive your package 6-8 weeks after you start work.
Paid Holidays? Yes!
• There are at least 12 paid holidays of 8 hours each.
Floating Holiday? Yes!
• After working 6 consecutive months, you’ll receive 16 hours of an
unspecified day off which you can take with your supervisor's approval.
Vacation Pay? Yes!
• After working 12 consecutive months, you’ll receive 88 hours of vacation time.
Plus, an additional 7.20 vacation hours per month!
Sick Pay? Yes!
• After working 6 consecutive months, you’ll receive 8 hours of sick time per month.
Tuition Reimbursement
Reimbursement (Per Year)
• Graduate tuition: Up to $7,000
• Specialized training/certificate: Up to $2,500
• Professional license review: Up to $1,000
Where You Will Work
Locations:
• Downtown LA (Headquarters or Civic Center Area)
• West LA (Various Locations)
• San Pedro (Los Angeles Port Area)
• San Fernando Valley (Van Nuys Area)
• Playa Del Rey (by the beach)
Teamwork and Social Impact
Educational Outreach
What We Want
An individual who exemplifies:
• Positivity
• Work Ethic
• Enthusiasm
Along with our 4 Core Values:
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Quality
CURIOUS
CONTRIBUTOR
INNOVATOR
PROBLEM
SOLVER CREATIVE
LEADERSHIP INITIATOR
DETERMINATION POSITIVITY
INTEGRITY
QUALITY
RESPECT
Ways to Get Started
Interested? Visit: http://eng.lacity.org/careers/jobs.htm
Contact us: [email protected]
Apply for our internship opportunities
(part time during the school year and full time during the summer):
Volunteer Internships
Email us your resume: [email protected]
Job Opportunities/Paid Internships
Visit our website: eng.lacity.org/careers/jobs.htm
Questions?
http://eng.lacity.org
