Assistant​/Associate Drainage Engineer - Planning and Building; and Promotional

Assistant / Associate Drainage Engineer

The County of San Mateo Planning & Building Department is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Assistant / Associate Drainage Engineer.

Under general supervision, perform a variety of professional civil engineering services in such areas as planning and design of private and public planning and building projects, including residential and commercial buildings, parks, and landscaping projects.

Assistant Engineer is an entry or trainee-level class. Employees perform first-level professional civil engineering field and office work under immediate supervision.

Associate Engineer is the journey level class of this series, responsible for routine office or field projects with some periodic supervisory responsibilities. Employees may also serve as resident engineer on construction projects.

Possess knowledge of:

• Stormwater management and treatment practices, including green infrastructure and low-impact development measures.
• C.3 and
  
  C.6 requirements of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit.
• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in California is desirable.

• Gather, compile, and compute data using engineering, drafting, and calculating instruments and techniques to prepare designs, plans, estimates, technical reports, and specifications for a variety of engineering projects.
• Conduct drainage plan reviews on planning and building permit applications.
• Serve as resident engineer on routine construction projects.
• Perform duties as the chief of party engaged in making surveys.
• Prepare designs, plans, and specifications for routine projects.
• Assist in drafting and preparing instructions for bidders, proposals, affidavits, bonds, specifications, change orders, and other documents involved in construction.
• Ensure County compliance with the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit issued by the regional board.
• Update ordinances, regulations, and policy manuals as needed.
• Inspect construction projects for conformance with specifications, safety standards, and regulations.
• Conduct economic cost and quantity estimates for assigned projects.
• Supervise subordinate personnel in a variety of capacities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Typical qualifications include:

• Assistant Engineer:
  Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering OR twenty-four semester units in civil engineering courses and three years of civil engineering experience, or possession of an Engineer in Training Certificate.
• Associate Engineer:
  Two years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in planning, design, construction, and maintenance of civil engineering projects.

• Civil engineering practices and procedures, including design and construction methods and techniques.
• Strength, properties, and uses of materials and hydraulics.
• Civil engineering design and drafting principles.
• Surveying methods.
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in civil engineering projects.
• Construction inspection techniques.
• Engineering mathematics and its application to engineering problems.

• Inspect civil engineering work in progress.
• Prepare clear, concise correspondence and reports.
• Comply with safety procedures.
• Supervise subordinate staff.
• Perform engineering calculations and routine design work.
• Solve surveying problems.
• Prepare neat and accurate maps, drawings, notes, and reports.
• Operate survey equipment.

Some positions require possession of a class C California driver's license or equivalent.

San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.