Junior Engineer

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under supervision, assist in professional field and office engineering work in connection with the design and construction of roads, bridges, drainage systems, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and other public works facilities; and to do other work as required.

• Assist in preparing plans and specifications for the construction, alteration, and maintenance of a wide variety of civil engineering facilities, including roads, drainage, bridges, and buildings.
• Assist in designing road improvements and preparing plans, profiles, cross-sections, and other details, including quantity estimates.
• Act as resident inspector on minor construction projects.
• Conduct responsible technical research and prepare reports.
• Inspect construction work in progress for adherence to specifications.
• Assist in preparation of progress payments, contract change orders, progress reports, and other related documents.
• Assist in reviewing and conditioning various maps and plans concerning land use activities.
• Perform other engineering work in a trainee capacity, including working with sub‑professional engineers.

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, land surveying, or a closely related field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)‑accredited institution, or a valid certificate as an Engineer in Training issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists (EIT) which may substitute for the specified education.
• Knowledge of basic principles of physics, chemistry, and mathematics as applied to civil engineering; surveying, graphic statics, stress analysis, and mechanics; strength, properties, and uses of engineering construction and maintenance materials.
• Ability to learn principles and methods in the design and construction of public works facilities such as roads, bridges, drainage, and other facilities; make accurate mathematical computations and engineering notes; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work; review and interpret land use maps and plans.

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• All individuals will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check.