Senior Engineering Assistant

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Senior Engineering Assistant in the Development Services – Engineering Division. Provides support to engineering, building, planning, and code enforcement divisions, with an emphasis on GIS, AutoCAD, MS Project, webpage design/maintenance, schedule updates, record keeping, and filing.

• Support engineering projects, including capital project assistance, progress payment processing, field and office surveying.
• Assist with FEMA compliance related to Elevation Certificates.
• Provide accurate information and assistance to developers, contractors, and the public regarding City street, storm drain, water, and sewer systems, including encroachment permits.
• Plan check – construction plan reviews to ensure compliance with City specifications and codes.
• Coordinate and supervise staff in answering public inquiries and providing engineering information.
• Maintain current knowledge of City ordinances regarding street, storm drain, floodplain, survey, water, and sewer systems.
• Assist in updating master plans for storm drain, water, sewer, and other related systems.
• Provide installation cost estimates and associated fee amounts.
• Attend and participate in meetings with developers and contractors.
• Review, correct, and propose improvements to street, storm drain, floodplain, traffic studies, and improvement plans.
• Inspect traffic signal installations and review signal operations.

• Engineering principles applied to street, storm drain, water, and sewer systems.
• Floodplain management practices.
• Traffic engineering practices.
• Land surveying, drafting, and surveying techniques.
• Engineering, surveying, and mapping nomenclature and instruments.
• Mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry) applicable to engineering.
• Customer service techniques.
• City ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Supervision, training, and evaluation principles.
• Modern office procedures, computer use, and relevant software applications.
• Record‑keeping procedures.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Respond to public requests and inquiries.
• Review traffic operations and recommend safety improvements.
• Explain City codes and ordinances.
• Supervise and train subordinate staff.
• Prepare clear reports and visual presentation aids.
• Perform accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• Communicate clearly orally and in writing.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships.

Two years of field, office engineering support, surveying, or traffic engineering experience.

Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college in engineering or a related field.

A Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Civil Engineering, or Web Design/Coding may be considered in lieu of the additional experience.

Valid California driver’s license required.

• Office and field work, including travel between sites.
• Exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, and traffic.
• Physical requirement to sit, walk, or stand for prolonged periods.
• Speaking, hearing, and visual acuity for reading specifications and drawings.

Prospective employees must successfully pass a background reference check (live‑scan fingerprint) and a medical examination.