ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

Job Description:

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

Description

Interested parties must complete and submit an official employment application. Applications, resumes, and education requirements can be submitted in PDF format via EMAIL to [email protected] .

POSITION

Under general supervision, assists with City projects, engineering work, permits, and documentation, and other relevant Public Works engineering matters.

This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

TASKS

• Assist with the development of Public Works projects using engineering best practices and principles;
• Assists in resolving conflicts and works with citizens and contractors at all phases of construction;
• Collects information for creating documents, reviewing plans, and specifications to provide substantiating support for dispute resolution and status reports;
• Prepares and finalizes office memorandums, staff reports, letters, and status reports; maintains files and records.
• Assists in preparing bid documentation, project management, and administration;
• Review, issue, and monitor Public Works permits and coordinate with all permit applications and other agencies;
• Perform project quality assurance and site inspection;
• Perform other relevant engineering work as needed to assist the Capital Project Manager for capital projects and land development.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or a closely related field, AND three (3) years of experience in construction management, OR possess an Engineer-in-Training Certification from the State of California. Must possess at the time of application and maintain a valid California Driver’s License. Depending on the City's needs, incumbents in this job classification may be required to possess or obtain additional licenses and certifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of engineering best practices principles, methods, and techniques; Practices and procedures of project management; Governmental processes related to bidding, consultant/contractor selection, design and construction , applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations, ordinances, and best practices and principles of budget management.
• Skilled in performing complex m athematical and engineering formulas; material testing best practices, capital improvement project planning and designing techniques, occupational hazards and safety precautions; planning and designing specifications for engineering projects, providing and following oral and written instructions in English, and establishing and maintaining productive working relationships;
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and civil drawings and construction site plans, prepare plans, specifications, and bid documents, prepare and present clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, interpret and apply policies, procedures and regulations, identify, analyze and recommend alternative solutions to various problems, manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, contractors, consultants, outside agencies and the general public.
• Proficient in using a variety of computer applications commonly found in a modern office environment, including standard desktop office applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, fiscal/budget, content management, and resource databases;

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose experience best meets the city's needs will be invited to participate in the examination for this position. Candidates must have access to a computer with internet, video, and audio capabilities to participate in our examination process. The examination may consist of one or more of the following: (1) Training & Experience Evaluation, (2) Writing Exercise, and (3) Qualifications Appraisal Interview with a panel of subject matter experts. Candidates must receive a score of 70 or higher to have their names placed on the active eligibility list for one year. The top three ranks on the Eligibility List will have their application materials forwarded to the hiring authority for a selection interview.