Assistant/Associate Engineer

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Job summary

The City of San Juan Capistrano is recruiting for qualified Assistant and Associate Engineers to join their Engineering and Environmental Services team. The positions involve hands-on engineering duties, project management, and compliance with engineering standards. Ideal candidates will possess relevant education and experience, ready to contribute to exciting upcoming projects in the city.

Qualifications

• Entry level class for Assistant Engineer with basic engineering principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required for both roles.
• Four years of experience expected for Associate Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Assistant Engineer performs technical engineering work and assists in managing projects.
• Associate Engineer manages projects, conducts engineering studies, and oversees subordinate staff.
• Both roles involve collaboration and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Engineering principles

Technical research

Cost analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

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City of San Juan Capistrano

$101,880.00 - $136,704.00 Annually

Location

CA 92675, CA

Full-Time

Job Number

2025-0505-01

Engineering and Environmental Services

Opening Date

05/28/2025

Closing Date

6/29/2025 at 5:30 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of San Juan Capistrano! We are currently recruiting for a qualified and motivated Assistantor Associate Engineer to join our outstanding team of professional engineers. A candidate will be appointed to the appropriate classification based upon the individual's experience and qualifications. Please note that the monthly pay rate for Assistant Engineer is $8,490 - $10,319, and for Associate Engineer is $9,372 - $11,392. Details for both classifications are included below. Apply now for this exceptional opportunity, with exciting new projects planned for our vibrant, historic city in the upcoming fiscal year!

Assistant Engineer:This is an entry level class in the professional Engineer series and is distinguished from Associate Engineer by the performance of the more routine professional engineering functions within the series. Employees may have only limited directly related work experience. Advancement to an Associate level position, if available, is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the assigned functions and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff. The position performs a variety of technical and routine engineering work involving the development of projects in relationship to capital improvement and development projects, environmental and water quality compliance, and maintenance projects; performs technical plan checking and easement dedication for compliance with City requirements; and supports the Engineering and Environmental Services Department through a variety of engineering duties and other relevant responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.
Associate Engineer:This journey level class in the professional Engineer series is distinguished from other classes in the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. The Associate Engineer performs more difficult and responsible duties including the review of development projects and conducting specialized engineering studies. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned area of responsibility.

Examples of Duties

Assistant Engineer - Essential Duties:
1. Analyzes improvement plans and recommends required correction to comply with design guidelines and specifications; evaluates design of improvements for overall effect and compatibility with City’s master plans; and works directly with outside engineers and designers to ensure needed corrections on proposed improvements.
2. Reviews proposed developments and analysis; recommends improvements and requirements; coordinates recommendations for needed capital improvements necessary to support proposed development projects.
3. Performs cost analysis and checks outside engineers’ cost estimates, drafts agreements and agenda items with related development resolutions and documents for review by higher-level engineering staff.
4. Provides and schedules development projects as developments become approved and ready for construction; meets with staff as necessary to ensure compliance.
5. Plans, checks, and specifies corrections needed for improvement plans, easements, tract maps, parcel maps, fire service/sprinkler plans, and landscape/irrigation plans to ensure compliance.
6. Reviews all Planning, Commission and City Council agenda items related to development projects to ensure all necessary Engineering Department conditions of approval are included in approval documents; reviews Environmental Impact Reports to ensure compliance with City’s master plans; works directly with necessary staff regarding projects.
7. Serves as project coordinator for development projects; maintains a project status and plan check log; schedules inspection tasks necessary.
8. Assists in managing and administering capital improvement projects from design to completion; prepares design and specifications; reviews the work of consultants and contractors; ensures compliance with specifications; recommends modifications and processing of payments.
9. Assists with coordination of environmental review and CEQA approval process and obtaining required resource agency permits.
10. Performs tasks in support of the City’s NPDES Coordinator, including reviewing development plans for NPDES requirements.
11. Assists at the front counter; answers questions, and provides information.
12. Attends and participates in meetings; stays abreast of trends and innovations in civil engineering.
13. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Associate Engineer - Essential Duties:
1. Manages projects from preliminary design concept to completion; reviews development projects including plans, maps, and supporting documents; establishes conditions for improvement including off-site improvements and financial obligations.
2. Prepares and presents agenda reports, studies, memoranda, and correspondence; manages preparation of Master Planning documents; and prepares grant applications.
3. Conducts engineering studies on assigned projects; performs civil engineering cost analyses; prepares and/or reviews the adequacy and accuracy of computations, preliminary layouts, and designs work from field and survey data.
4. Performs engineering design work including researching data and determining design criteria in accordance with required standards and codes; prepares calculations, sketches, plans, specifications and estimates; develops designs either manually, or using computer equipment; and prepares schedules and workloads.
5. Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of subordinate staff; ensures adequate training and tools are provided.
6. Assists in managing and administering capital improvement projects from design to completion; prepares design and specifications; reviews the work of consultants and contractors; ensures compliance with specifications; recommends modifications and processing of payments.
7. Processes final maps from tentative stages to County recording; prepares subdivision Improvement Agreements and ensures compliance with condition of approval.
8. Conducts field inspections for proper determination of current and proposed conditions of construction; ensures compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
9. Assists at the front counter; reviews applications, plans, and specifications; provides plan development; and recommends modifications as appropriate.
10. Collaborates and confers with developers, engineers, architects and contractors; provides information on City policies and procedures related to engineering.
11. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of trends and innovations in civil engineering; and meets Federal and State officials to promote the City’s interests.
12. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Typical Qualifications

Assistant Engineer:
Knowledge of:
• Basic principles and practices of engineering
• Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in engineering report preparation
• Materials, tools, and equipment used in engineering
• Principles of mathematics as applied to engineering work
• Engineering design and construction principles and practices
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers
• Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding engineering
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local codes, laws, and regulations
Skill in:
• Developing, reviewing, and analyzing engineering plans, designs, and specifications
• Coordinating development projects
• Conducting cost analyses for proposed projects and ensure adherence to project budgets
• Interpreting and applying pertinent laws, codes and regulations pertaining to engineering
• Performing technical research
• Preparing and maintaining technical records and reports
• Responding to requests and inquiries from the general public
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Associate Engineer:
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of civil engineering
• Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in civil engineering report preparation
• Materials, tools, and equipment used in civil engineering
• Principles of mathematics as applied to engineering work
• Engineering design and construction principles and practices
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers
• Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding engineering
• Principles and practices of supervision and training
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local codes, laws, and regulations
Skill in:
• Developing, reviewing, analyzing, and modifying engineering plans, designs, and specifications
• Managing and administering various capital improvement projects
• Conducting cost analyses for proposed projects and ensuring adherence to project budgets
• Interpreting and applying pertinent laws, codes and regulations pertaining to civil engineering
• Performing technical research and solving engineering problems
• Preparing and maintaining technical civil engineering records and reports
• Operating computer engineering systems
• Overseeing and supervising the work of subordinate staff
• Responding to requests and inquiries from the general public
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Environmental Conditions: Office and field environment; travel from site to site; extensive contact with the public, contractors and developers.
Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged periods of time; requires visual acuity for reading engineering maps and drawings.

Note: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, in the event of a disaster, City of San Juan Capistrano employeesare considered disaster service workers and may be assigned to respond accordingly and participate in disaster service activities if necessary.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Assistant Engineer:Three years of engineering support experience; equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering; possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license. Municipal experience is desired.
Associate Engineer: Four years of civil engineering experience including contract or project management; equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering; possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license. Municipal experience is desired.