Engineer I​/II

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About The Position
Flex recruitment
The Department of Public Works is seeking multiple entry and/or journey-level engineers in the civil engineering field to join our Engineering, Land Development, Traffic & Transportation, or Construction Divisions. There are both full-time, regular hire and contingent hire opportunities available. Candidates will be considered for the level for which they meet minimum qualifications.
Under the guidance and technical direction of a licensed Professional Engineer, the successful candidate will perform a variety of civil engineering tasks of routine to moderate complexity. Work is completed using established standards, manuals, guidelines, policies, directives, and relevant computer software.
Depending On The Assigned Division, Typical Duties May Include

• Assisting in preparing or reviewing engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, calculations, reports, and other technical documents.
• Performing field inspections of construction projects to verify compliance with plans and specifications; documenting field observations; taking measurements; reviewing quantities; and supporting contractor payment processes.
• Preparing plans, specifications, and estimates for Contract Change Order work.
• Reviewing permit applications and engineering plans submitted by cities, utilities, developers, contractors, consultants, and other applicants for compliance with County standards, policies, regulations, and applicable statutes.
• Issuing or denying permits as appropriate.
• Conducting field inspections for permitted work to ensure compliance with approved plans and conditions.

Hybrid schedule
The Department of Public Works has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.
About You
Our Highly Qualified Candidate has
Knowledge of
The basic principles of physics, and mathematics as applied to civil engineering; engineering surveying; properties and uses of engineering construction materials; understanding of drainage design and principles; methods and equipment of engineering construction;
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); engineering economics; personal computer applications and Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) systems;
AutoCAD is desirable; principles of pavement management and maintenance; basic understanding of design standards and principles as it applies to roadways, buildings, structures, bicycle and/or pedestrian facilities, among others; hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and hydrologic data review; and project leadership methodologies.
Ability to
Analyze plans, specifications, estimates, and site conditions to determine necessary changes and improve project outcomes; prepare contract change orders; evaluate situations and take effective action to accomplish assigned tasks and resolve issues; and make accurate computations and engineering notes. communicating effectively verbally and in writing, provide lead direction.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of

• General knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of civil engineering.
• Statistics and advance mathematics including algebra and analytic geometry.
• Correct methods of using engineering equipment including computers, computer programs in the engineering field, calculators, survey instruments and drafting tools.

Ability To

• Organize, establish priorities, and set goals and objectives.
• Identify and define technical problems.
• Apply principles of logic and scientific reasoning to develop and evaluate alternative courses of action and determine appropriate solutions.
• Read, understand and interpret complex technical and legal documents, maps, technical drawings and plans.
• Retain and recall factual, technical data and legal provisions.
• Effectively communicate to convey technical information and give instructions.
• Listen attentively and participate in negotiations by providing required data and information.
• Write clearly and concisely with technical accuracy reports, correspondence and records.
• Adjust to workload changes and working under stress to meet deadlines.
• Maintain effective working relationships with all levels of representatives from governmental and private agencies, construction and consultant contractors, co-workers and the public.
• Provide lead direction to staff.

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