Junior Engineer​/Assistant Engineer

Job Overview

The County of Riverside's Flood Control and Water Conservation District has multiple opportunities for a Junior/Assistant Engineer located in Riverside, California. This position performs professional engineering work supporting the planning, design, construction, and operation/maintenance of stormwater management and flood control facilities throughout Riverside County.

In this role, the selected candidate will perform a variety of engineering assignments within the District's Planning, Design, Construction, and Operations and Maintenance divisions. Duties may include conducting engineering studies and analyses, preparing reports and specifications, reviewing plans, preparing cost estimates, performing inspections, and supporting public works projects. Projects may involve flood control facilities such as storm drains, channels, basins, dams, levees, as well as stormwater recharge and treatment facilities.

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Bioresource & Agricultural Engineering, or a valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate, along with a valid California Driver's License and any required engineering certifications for the classification level.

Knowledge of civil engineering principles such as hydraulic design, hydrology, surveying, construction methods, and structural design, as well as experience with hydrology studies, hydraulic analyses, structural design, public works inspections, and engineering software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Micro Station, and related engineering applications.

• Junior Engineer: $ Hourly
• Assistant Engineer: $ Hourly

Special

Note:

The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is contingent on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

OPTION I:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an engineering field. Possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate may substitute for the required education. Those graduating within the next 6 months are encouraged to apply. Selected candidates must provide proof of completed degree or certification before starting with the County.

OPTION II:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an engineering field or possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate within six (6) months of hire. Current employment with Riverside County as an Engineering Student Intern or completion of an engineering internship with Riverside County.

Assistant Engineer (full qualification):
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. One year of professional civil engineering experience.

• The fundamentals of civil engineering; mathematics and physics as applied to engineering; topography and construction surveying, stress analysis, analytical mechanics, and the strength, properties and uses of construction materials; general methods and procedures for describing real property.
• Design a variety of public works structures with skill and accuracy; perform difficult mathematical computations; keep neat and accurate field notes; review and approve grading and structural plans; make accurate drawings and maps and prepare technical reports; maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License.