Assistant Engineer I​/II

The current opening is a full-time position with benefits in the Construction Section within the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works. The Construction Section is responsible for managing construction of earthquake and storm damage repair projects; bridge and culvert replacement projects; state and federal transportation improvement projects, including the Safe Routes to School and Highway Safety Improvement Programs; and other construction projects for the Roads and Natural Resources Divisions.

The working schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM; however, overtime and/or shifting the working schedule may be necessary for work on certain projects. This position requires work in an office environment and on construction sites, which may include high and low temperatures, adverse weather conditions, and uneven ground, and long periods of standing and/or walking.

This position primarily inspects construction projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and standards. Responsibilities include documenting daily progress through written reports and photographs, calculating payment quantities from field measurements, reviewing certified payroll reports, and preparing as-built drawings.

Under general supervision (Assistant Engineer I) to direction (Assistant Engineer II), performs a variety of professional engineering field and office work related to the management, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the County’s Capital Improvement Program; prepares specifications and conducts inspections of projects for streets, storm drains, and related structures; performs office and field work related to transportation studies and multimodal planning;

prepares applications for and administers grants and other funding; provides project coordination, direction, and review; performs related duties as assigned.

Receives general supervision (Assistant Engineer I) and direction (Assistant Engineer II) from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Assistant Engineer I:
This is the entry-level classification in the professional Engineer series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine professional and technical engineering work in land development, public works infrastructure, and daily departmental operations, in addition to providing project management and administration. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently.

Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Assistant Engineer II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern.

Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Assistant Engineer II:
This is the journey-level classification in the professional Engineer series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Assistant Engineer I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

This class is distinguished from the Associate Civil Engineer, in that the latter…