The City of Berkeley is seeking PE-licensed candidates who are passionate about improving infrastructure for a more sustainable and resilient city. As an Associate Civil Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge and experience toward the creation and maintenance of state-of-the-art infrastructure, amenities, and facilities.
When assigned to Public Works, the Associate Civil Engineer will contribute to exciting new projects across the City. Upcoming developments includelarge mix-used buildings in downtown Berkeley as well as UC Berkeley projects that will require review for impacts to public right-of-way.Other assignments include Construction Management and Inspection, Buildings/Facilities, and Streets.
When assigned to the Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department, the Associate Civil Engineer functions as a project leader forCapital Projects with an emphasis on engineering design. Capital improvement teams are responsible for coordinating with stakeholders and managing contracts to get projects ready for bidding and construction. A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is equivalent to graduationfrom a four year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering and three (3) years of professional engineering experience in design and construction work at a level equivalent to theAssistant Civil Engineerclass.Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis.
Other requirements include possession of a valid California Registration as a professional Civil Engineer and possession of a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that attachment of a resume is not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format. The examination process will include, but may not be limited to:- Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents
- Competitive review of applicants' education, training, and experience
Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification.The examination process and datesare subject to change. TheCitymay, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing tohr@berkeleyca.govat the time of application.