Assistant Engineer

APWA Inland Empire Branch; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

APWA Inland Empire Branch in Indio, CA, seeks an Assistant Engineer under general supervision to perform field and office civil engineering work involved in design, construction, and maintenance of municipal facilities. This entry-level, non-licensed position supports water, sewer, street projects and related programs.

The role advances with experience toward Associate Engineer and PE licensure, with responsibilities including plan reviews, cost estimates, and coordination with agencies.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field required.
• One year of engineering experience required.
• Valid Class C California driver's license.
• Engineer-in-Training certificate from the California State Board is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional engineering work for water, sewer, street, and other public works projects.
• Reviews plans, parcel maps, specifications for accuracy and compliance with codes.
• Prepares cost estimates and agreements for developments and bonding.
• Coordinates with outside agencies and prepares reports for compliance.
• Performs field surveys and CAD drafting as needed.
• Participates in meetings and coordinates with project contractors.

Job description

Under general supervision, learns to perform and performs field and office civil engineering work involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of municipal facilities; performs other related duties as required.

Description

Distinguishing Characteristics

Assistant Engineer

The Assistant Engineer is the entry-level, non-licensed classification in the professional civil engineering series. Incumbents in this class perform routine professional engineering work not requiring professional experience. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This classification is alternatively staffed with Associate Engineer, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience, obtaining the PE License, and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher level class.

Duties

Supervision Received/Exercised

Assistant Engineer

Receives immediate supervision or direction from higher level engineering personnel depending on assignment. Incumbents in this class do not routinely exercise supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Learns to perform and performs professional engineering work for water, sewer, street, and other public works projects and programs ensuring technical competence and compliance with all current codes and criteria.
• Reviews plans, parcel maps, specifications, and other information for accuracy and format; reviews for conformance to established engineering practices, and compliance with state and county laws, ordinances, and regulations; may prepare engineering conditions of approval for proposed developments.
• Performs plan checks for closures, title reports and boundaries, street improvement plans, composite utility plans, and water plans and hydraulic calculations for domestic and fire flow and storm drainage, final tract maps, and parcel maps; reviews and issues encroachment permits; collects plan check and inspection fees; prepares agreements for developments for subdivision bonds; prepares cost estimates for bonding; prepares improvement agreements for bonding and final maps.
• Coordinates NPDES; prepares NPDES annual reports; prepares Water Quality Reporting to the Department of Health Services for compliance; prepares the Annual Emissions report and the Water Emergency Report Plan.
• Designs various public works projects such as water wells and mains, street improvements, street lights, and the like; prepares legal descriptions and resolutions for right-of-way vacations; coordinates public works project utility relocations; prepares street, water, and monument agreements for tract and parcel maps.
• Corresponds with outside agencies, including Department of Health Services, SCAQMD, and WQRB regarding reporting requirements and compliance.
• Performs engineering calculations; reviews hydraulic and hydrology calculations; designs and inspects water wells; tests for domestic and fire flow and pressure of water.
• Prepares well development for well sites; performs site inspections for well sites; reviews site plans for proposed well sites; prepares lists of conditions from proposed projects.
• Prepares contracts and specifications for public works projects; prepares engineering cost estimates; reviews public works bids and contract documents, holds bid openings and maintains appropriate records; administers contracts, coordinates inspections and authorizes progress payments.
• Performs a variety of field surveys; conducts research studies for reporting, compliance and other informational purposes; performs CAD drafting.
• Participates in and coordinates projects, such as the Biopile project and Soil Remediation project.
• Provides liaison to contractor representatives in coordinating contract projects; monitors project construction activity; coordinates the review of related invoices and progress payments; prepares change orders as necessary for the alteration of plans and specifications.
• Responds to inquiries and provides technical assistance to developers, contractors, and the public regarding fee schedules, engineering design, utility locations, policies, ordinances, and regulations; conducts research studies and surveys and prepares reports.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.

OTHER DUTIES

• As a designated representative, attends meetings and may participate in discussions regarding City engineering activities or projects.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)

Education

Assistant Engineer:

The required qualification is to posses an Associate's degree from an accredited college in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.

Experience

The required qualification is to possess one year of engineering experience.

License/Certificate

Assistant Engineer:

Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license.

Possession of a valid certificate of Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Knowledge Of

Engineering principles and practices as applied to the planning, design and construction of municipal public works projects; engineering design principles, strengths of materials, stress analysis methods and techniques utilized in the preparation of public works projects, designs, and related plans, specifications and cost estimates; the principles, equipment, and methods utilized in surveying and materials testing; plan check; compliance and reporting requirements; NPDES; applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; modern office procedures, practices, methods, and equipment, including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation; proper English, spelling, and grammar; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Skill To

Operate an office computer and a variety of word processing, drafting, and software applications.

Ability To

Perform professional engineering work, including project design; compile, analyze and synthesize engineering and other technical information; prepare accurate plans, specifications, cost estimates, and engineering reports; conduct technical and engineering research work; conduct inspections and evaluate construction relative to approved plans and specifications; prepare and maintain records and prepare reports for compliance; interpret and apply related laws, ordinances, and regulations; interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations; read, interpret, and record data accurately; organize, prioritize, and follow-up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.