Assistant Civil Engineer Job Compton area,California USA,Engineering

Under close supervision, performs professional civil engineering and project management work of moderate complexity; performs a variety of engineering tasks involving public works improvement projects; prepares designs and specifications for assigned projects; collaborates and confers with developers, contractors, other engineers and the general public; and performs other related duties.

Works under the close supervision of the Assistant City Engineer; does not exercise supervisory responsibility.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the entry level in the Professional Engineering job series. This class is distinguished from the higher-level Associate Civil Engineer class in that the latter performs more complex technical engineering functions. An Assistant Civil Engineer is required to register as an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) within one (1) year of appointment.

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The following duties
ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Assists in reviewing development projects, including plans, maps and supporting documents.
Conducts engineering studies on assigned projects; performs engineering cost analyses; prepares and/or reviews the adequacy and accuracy of computations, preliminary layouts and design work from field and survey data.
Assists at the front counter; conducts plan reviews, including grading, street, sewer, and storm drain projects; reviews applications and submittals; recommends modifications or approvals.
Processes tract maps, parcel maps, abandonments, quit claims, lot line adjustments, lot merges, soil reports and related documents; ensures compliance with conditions of approval; prepares reports for finalizing documents; collects bonds, fees and deposits.
Collaborates and confers with developers, engineers, architects and contracts; provides information on City policies and procedures related to engineering.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stay abreast of trends and innovations in civil engineering.
Conducts field inspections; ensures compliance with specifications.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Required Licenses or

Certifications:

Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License.
Registration as an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) by the California Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required within one (1) year of appointment.

Required Knowledge of:

City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
City Code, City Ordinances and Standard Operating Manual.
Principles and practices of civil engineering.
Principles and practices of construction, maintenance, repair and safety practices, including vehicle related maintenance.
State and federal construction administration codes and regulations, Cal OSHA regulations and Davis-Bacon regulations.
Project and contract management and cost estimation.
Organizational and management practices applicable to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management.

Required Skill in:

Developing and administering project budgets and monitoring expenditures.
Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, City departments, elected officials, regulatory agencies, contractors, community groups, local businesses, and the general public.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment.
Work may be performed outdoors with time spent in moderate to high temperatures (above 90 degrees).
Work requires light lifting, carrying, driving and…