Assistant Civil Engineer I​/II; Utilities

Assistant Civil Engineer I Pay Rate

$40.3665 - $50.0073 hourly, $6,996.86 - $8,667.90 monthly

$43.1521 - $53.4579 hourly, $7,479.69 - $9,266.04 monthly

In addition to the above compensation, this position is eligible for certificate level one pay for incumbents that maintain a D2/D3 and/or T1 certification at a rate of $295 per month.

Effective the start of the pay period that includes April 28, 2027, employees will receive a four percent (4.0%) across the board pay range increase. Additional four percent (4.0%) increase on April 2028 and April 2029.

Under general supervision, performs office and field engineering work related to planning, design, maintenance, and operation of Utilities Division facilities and programs including water, sanitary sewer, and storm water systems and associated infrastructure.

This position may be filled as an Assistant Civil Engineer I or II – Utilities depending on the candidate’s level of experience. The classifications do not require the same level of design and project management responsibility as the Associate level.

Assistant Civil Engineer I – Utilities is the entry‑level class. Incumbents learn office and field operations and perform assignments in the design, review, and/or implementation of engineering plans, drawings, designs, and studies. As experience is gained, assignments become more diversified.

Assistant Civil Engineer II – Utilities is the journey‑level class. Incumbents perform more independently across a full range of technical engineering support duties and exercise greater discretion and judgment. It is distinguished from the I level by the level of responsibility and complexity of projects assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Provide civil engineering assistance on water, sanitary sewer, storm water, and other Utilities Division related projects.
• Assist with solicitation, review, evaluation, and tracking of Utilities Division proposals, contracts, and agreements for compliance with City requirements and timely completion of projects.
• Review water, sewer, and storm drain improvement plans for City projects and proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments for compliance with City standards, codes, and other applicable regulations.
• Prepare plans, diagrams, and sketches using computer aided drafting (CAD) and civil engineering drafting techniques.
• Assist with writing specifications, requests for proposals, and requests for qualifications for Utilities Division projects.
• Schedule and complete tasks in support of Utilities Division projects and verify tasks are being completed on schedule.
• Assist with coordinating and providing engineering and technical guidance to inspectors, consultants, contractors, vendors, other City departments, and agencies in support of Utilities Division projects and programs to ensure compliance with City requirements.
• Identify, research, gather, and analyze project design and program requirements including hydraulics, hydrology, existing utility and substructure plans, field data, materials, permitting, and other documents.
• Attend meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Prepare correspondence, graphs, and reports in support of Utilities Division projects and programs.
• Assist with coordination of video inspection and flow monitoring of sanitary sewer and storm water lines and compile and analyze data for design, operation, and maintenance purposes.
• Assist with conducting water, sanitary sewer, and storm water capacity assessments to identify potential hydraulic problems and other impacts resulting from proposed developments.
• Assist with coordination of pressure monitoring of water lines and compile and analyze data for design, operation, and maintenance purposes.
• Perform civil engineering calculations and design work for new facilities and necessary improvements/modifications to existing utility systems.
• Assist coordination with contractors, consultants, developers, and property owners in interpreting and complying with construction, design, and other City requirements associated with City utilities.
• Assist with inspection of Utilities Division improvement projects for compliance…