Junior Engineer

Introduction

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.

Applications and Supplemental Questionnaire for this recruitment will only be accepted online.

The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well‑maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive and effective services. Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood control planning and design, storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections.

The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance, ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, ensure that the Agency’s operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system.

For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website ov.org/pwa.

Under close supervision, to learn professional engineering work and department routine, also to perform the less complex professional office and field work in civil engineering; and to do related work as required. This is the entry‑level professional engineering class. Incumbents are given office and field assignments on a training basis. They are expected to develop a variety of engineering skills and abilities and are gradually given more responsible assignments.

After a year or more, they are expected to be performing professional engineering work of average difficulty and be able to qualify for the higher classification of Assistant Engineer.

In comparison, incumbents of the engineering technician classifications, such as engineering draftsman and construction inspectors are regarded as technicians giving support to the professional engineers, and their assignments are made on a regular working basis rather than as part of a professional development program.

For more detailed information about the job classification, visit:
Junior Engineer (#2010).

• Foundation knowledge of transportation or civil engineering concepts related to roadway design, traffic engineering, and construction.
• Foundation knowledge of civil engineering concepts related to design and construction of open/closed channels, drainage systems, and flood control facilities.
• Exposure to CAD software, such as Autodesk Civil 3D, or a willingness to learn design tools used in roadway/flood control projects.
• An eagerness to learn and apply relevant guidelines, such as AASHTO, Caltrans standards, Alameda County Hydrology & Hydraulic Manual, and MUTCD, to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Enthusiasm for gaining experience in preparing Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for infrastructure projects.
• Ability to collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders while effectively communicating ideas and project updates.
• Ability to assess site conditions, using judgement to collect and document relevant information, and clearly communicate findings.

An Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certificate is preferred but not required.

The current vacancies are within the Road Design Section and Flood Control Design Section of our Engineering and Construction Division.

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