Assistant Engineer

Engineering Position

This recruitment is to fill one vacancy within the Public Works - Engineering Division and create an eligibility list. Salary placement upon hire:
Employees may expect to be placed on the salary range between steps A - G. This position is covered by the United Public Employees of California (UPEC) labor group.

Examples of typical job functions (illustrative only):

• Prepares plans and specifications for the construction of street, storm drain, sewer line, and transportation facilities; coordinates and participates in the review and processing of plans for private developments affecting public works facilities and infrastructure; ensures plans meet all City imposed requirements.
• Researches project design requirements performs complex calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs.
• Generates topography plans, designs plans, and organizes plans utilizing AutoCAD; reviews civil engineering plans and tentative maps; performs plan checking functions.
• Organizes and schedules task deadlines and collaborates with contractors to ensure project goals are met in a timely manner.
• Organizes bridge inspection reports, compiles bridge investment credit requests, and submits to Caltrans.
• Assigns routine investigation, design, and drafting tasks to technical subordinates; reviews completed work.
• Researches publications and industry information sources.
• Develops revised design and construction standards for public works structures and appurtenances as required.
• Prepares and revises plans and specifications for traffic related projects; prepares special studies and reports; coordinates traffic and transportation major projects.
• Investigates field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations.
• Prepares estimates and feasibility reports for construction projects.
• Coordinates public works activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections, and with outside agencies.
• Observes and complies with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Civil engineering principles, techniques, policies, and procedures as applied to public works infrastructure projects or traffic engineering functions;
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects;
• Modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding engineering;
• Principles and practices of traffic and transportation engineering;
• Land development principles and associated documentation such as property legal descriptions and subdivision maps;
• City procedures for steering land improvement or development projects from inception to approval;
• General design, layout, and construction practices for public improvements such as streets, storm drains, grading, and landscaping;
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in planning, design, construction, maintenance, operation, and rehabilitation of a variety of public works facilities and systems;
• Caltrans standard specifications;
• Subdivision engineering, plan review, mapping, and construction practices;
• Engineering plan types, review practices, and permit filing and approval procedures;
• Basic principles and practices of capital improvement program development, cost estimation, funding, project management, and contract administration;
• Principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work;
• Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations;
• AutoCAD computer programs;
• Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation;
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols;
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff;
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed;
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Ability to:

• Make complex engineering computations and to check, design, and supervise the preparation of engineering plans and studies;
• Prepare, understand, and interpret a diverse range of engineering drawings, plans, specifications, and other contract documents;
• Conduct engineering studies and prepare reports with recommendations;
• Perform responsible engineering work in the design, investigation, and construction of public works and facilities;
• Use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment;
• Conduct field reviews;
• Review completed work;
• Perform traffic signal and associated control device modifications and adjustments;
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, technical written material, and City engineering policies and procedures;
• Work…