Assistant Engineer

City of Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fullerton is seeking an Assistant Engineer to help plan, design, and deliver public works projects. You will review plans, conduct design calculations, and support inspections under supervision.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering (EIT acceptable) and at least two years of civil engineering experience. A Class A CA driver license is required, and flexibility to meet city needs is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or possession of CA Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Two years of civil engineering experience or related work.

Responsibilities

• Review plans for public works construction projects and ensure compliance with regs and standards.
• Perform design and project calculations and prepare technical reports, specs, maps, and contracts.
• Coordinate with engineers, consultants, and contractors; manage progress and approvals.

Skills

Plan interpretation

Engineering calculations

Public interactions

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

CA Engineer in Training certificate

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

Are you looking for an opportunity to put your engineering skills to work on projects that make a difference in the community? The City is seeking a motivated and collaborative Assistant Engineer to join our team and help plan, design, and deliver a variety of important public works projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Ensure construction projects comply with regulations and technical standards.
• Conduct and verify calculations for project designs.
• Work with engineers, consultants, and contractors, manage progress, and handle approvals.
• Create technical reports, specifications, right-of-way maps, and contracts.
• Investigate field conditions and support construction inspections.

What We're Looking For:

• Able to provide recommendations.
• Strong in interpreting construction plans and specifications.
• Efficient in researching and addressing engineering challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Courteous and tactful in public interaction.

The Position:

Under general supervision performs civil engineering work of average difficulty to include reviewing plans related to public works construction projects; performs a variety of engineering tasks in the design, construction, contract administration, inspection and maintenance of streets, storm drains, sanitary sewers, water mains and other public works and performs related work as required.

Education/Training/Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university or possession of a State of California Engineer in Training Certificate
• Two years of experience in civil engineering related work.

Special Requirements:

• A valid Class A California driver's licenseand acceptable driving record at the time of application and throughout employment in this position.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate City needs.

BASED ON THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ON THE APPLICATION MATERIALS, applicants possessing the most suitable qualifications will be invited to a written examination, performance examination, oral interview, and/or other assessment instruments.

Candidates who successfully complete the assessment process for Assistant Engineer will be placed on an eligible list for the classifications, which will remain in effect for at least one year or until an insufficient number of candidates remain on the list.

Current City of Fullerton employees may be given preference during the testing and/or selection process.

All employment offers, including appointment offers to City of Fullerton employees, are conditional based upon the successful completion of the background process. In addition, City of Fullerton employees that are appointed to safety-sensitive classifications will undergo a drug screen.

All new hires will be fingerprinted. Fingerprints are verified by the State of California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Assistant Engineer appointees will serve a 12-month probationary period.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that you must be a U.S. citizen, or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for hire. All new hires will be required to provide documentation to verify their status.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at [phone] prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

Fullerton is renowned for its unique mix of residential, business, educational, and cultural environments. Boasting a population of approximately 140,000 citizens, Fullerton is a community with a strong sense of tradition and takes pride in providing an atmosphere that allows for both the preservation of its historic past and opportunities to meet the challenges of the future. Known as the "Education Community", Fullerton is also home to award-winning elementary and secondary school systems, plus five universities and colleges, including Cal State Fullerton.

We are a full-service city comprised of nine departments, that include our own city staffed Fire and Police departments. Additionally, the city oversees a general aviation airport, a library, and a variety of recreational buildings, facilities, and activities. As a mid-sized organization providing a variety of services to both internal and external customers, employees are afforded the opportunity to perform varied work within their job classifications.

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