Engineering Aide/Technician I/II

County of Riverside; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for the Engineering Aide and Technician positions at a landfill site. This role involves performing critical inspections, assisting in public works projects, and utilizing advanced mapping software. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in land surveying and compliance monitoring, contributing to sustainable waste management practices. If you're passionate about engineering and environmental protection, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in sub-professional civil engineering or related coursework.
• Ability to perform calculations and use CADD software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist with public works construction inspection and reporting.

Skills

Mathematics

Land Surveying

CADD Mapping

Public Works Inspection

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Certificate of Registration as Engineer-in-Training

Tools

MicroStation

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Trimble GPS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources has multiple openings for Engineering Aide, Technician I, or Technician II at the Badlands Sanitary Landfill.

The Engineering Aide or Technician will support landfill operations by performing field inspections at active and closed landfill sites to ensure compliance with state, local, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include construction inspection of public works projects for adherence to plans, specifications, and County standards, and assisting engineering staff with preparing plans and cost estimates. The role requires performing calculations for soil volumes, disposal capacity, and site life using CADD mapping software (MicroStation, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, GIS). Candidates will be required to use Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Projects.

Additional field work includes sub-professional land surveying, setting construction stakes with Trimble GPS equipment, inspecting drainage systems for compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements, and preparing daily construction reports. Office duties involve drafting maps and drawings for topography, alignments, and cross-sections using CADD programs.

Competitive candidates will have experience drafting with MicroStation/Inroads, AutoCAD/AutoDesk, and/or Civil 3D. Candidates with Public Works working experience with International Conference of Building codes (ICBO), State water quality requirements, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) are highly encouraged to apply.

Meet the Team!

The Department of Waste Resources serves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing for efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.

Engineering Aide:

• Learn to perform subprofessional land surveying using GPS and setting grade stakes.
• Learn to assist with public works construction inspection including taking photographs, creating daily reports of the day’s activities, obtaining and documenting wind speeds using an approved anemometer (Wind meter), collection of truck delivery tickets and material shipping manifests.
• Learn to assist with performing Closed Site Inspections (CSI’s) at various closed sites throughout the county. Learn to document current site conditions making sure to be detailed and objective. Stating all findings and recommendations in a clear and factual manner. Provide photo evidence to support findings.
• Learn to tabulate and plot field survey data and to read, interpret and prepare contour and land maps; index and file records.
• Learn to assist with landfill tarp tracking and inspection at the open sites within the county.
• Provide routine information to the public.

Engineering Technician I/II:

ENGINEERING:

• Make topographic, cross-sectional and profile drawings and maps using manual or computer aided techniques; prepare preliminary construction drawings; index and file maps, drawings and other engineering records.
• Take and prepare field samples for laboratory analysis of a variety of soils, aggregates, concrete mixes, and other materials being used for construction projects.
• Learn to perform subprofessional land surveying using GPS and setting grade stakes.
• Make traffic counts, census surveys and sign inspections, including collecting and recording data and making diagrams of intersections and accident scenes; collect materials samples, and make and keep notes and records of routine laboratory tests such as relative compaction, sand equivalent, specific gravity, grading analysis, and environmental analysis.
• Perform public works construction inspection including taking photographs, creating daily reports of the day’s activities, obtaining and documenting wind speeds using an approved anemometer (Wind meter), collection of truck delivery tickets and material shipping manifests.
• Perform Closed Site Inspections (CSI’s) at various closed sites throughout the county. Have the ability to document current site conditions making sure to be detailed and objective. Stating all findings and recommendations in a clear and factual manner. Provide photo evidence to support findings.
• Tabulate and plot field survey data and to read, interpret and prepare contour and land maps; index and file records.

WASTE DISPOSAL:

• Assist in preparing technical reports on solid waste landfill sites, including availability of cover material, capacity analysis, effects of run-off, access, and ecological impact.
• Participate in the sampling, inspections, monitoring, and construction of gas collection systems, including flare stations and gas-to-energy systems, and ground/surface water monitoring systems at landfill sites; participate in air quality sampling.
• Assist site engineer in survey support of daily landfill construction.
• Assist in construction inspections for public works construction projects.
• Perform landfill tarp tracking and inspection at the open sites within the county.
• Perform protective cover soil inspection while placement is occurring on and adjacent to flexible membrane liner systems (FML).

Engineering Aide: $43,782.90 - $62,131.22 Annually

Experience: One year of sub-professional civil engineering experience. (Completion of college level courses from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related subjects to the assignment such as land surveying, soils erosion, soils testing, blueprint reading, mathematics, computer graphics, or hydrology may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of the required full-time experience.)

Knowledge of: Mathematics, including the elementary principles of algebra and geometry as applied in sub professional engineering work.

Ability to: Learn the techniques and practices involved in assigned sub-professional engineering work; perform mathematical computations; keep clear and accurate notes; perform simple drafting; understand and follow oral and written directions; work cooperatively with others.

Engineering Technician I: $51,541.31 - $80,957.40 Annually

OPTION I

Experience: Two years of sub-professional civil engineering experience. (Completion of college level courses from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related subjects to the assignment such as land surveying, soils erosion, soils testing, blueprint reading, mathematics, computer graphics, or hydrology may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of the required full-time experience.)

OPTION II

Certificate: Valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for two years of sub-professional engineering experience.

Engineering Technician II: $64,132.95 - $89,998.66 Annually

OPTION I

Experience: Three years of sub-professional civil engineering experience. (Completion of college level courses from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related subjects to the assignment such as land surveying, soils erosion, soils testing, blueprint reading, mathematics, computer graphics, or hydrology may substitute for up to two years of the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of the required full-time experience.)

OPTION II

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in surveying engineering or civil engineering.

OPTION III

Experience: Three years of sub-professional civil engineering experience. (A valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for two years of the required sub-professional engineering experience.)

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of: Mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry; the basic practices of engineering design and construction, traffic control and land surveying; manual and automated drafting techniques; field and office procedures relating to hydrography; procedures related to construction inspection.

Ability to: Read and interpret legal descriptions, engineering drawings, survey notes, and tract descriptions; assist in the preparation of designs, plans, estimates, reports, and specifications; collect and analyze hydrologic and other data and prepare reports, interpretations and recommendations; compile and enter data into computer system; perform survey field work, inspect public works projects and closed landfills; maintain effective relations with others.

TO ALL POSITIONS:

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. The selected candidate will perform office/field work at the Badlands Landfill and will be required to drive to various remote locations throughout Riverside County including the Desert sites.

Physical Requirements: The Engineering Aide or Engineering Technician will work outdoors and will be exposed to inclement weather conditions, smells, animals, and insects. Hiking and walking on slopes and uneven terrain will be required.

What’s Next?

This recruitment is open to All applicants.

Schedule: Incumbents may be required to participate in a mandatory on-call schedule which may include working nights, holidays, and weekends.

The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is based on candidate qualifications.

For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Chris Recinos at [e-mail] or at (951) - 955 - 9883.