ENGINEERING ASSISTANT

City of Waynesboro; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Waynesboro is seeking an Engineering Assistant to perform technical work in engineering and project management. Responsibilities include field inspections of public infrastructure and private utility projects within the Right-Of-Way, ensuring conformance with policies, standards, plans and specifications.

Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree or 5+ years of construction/public utilities experience, valid driver’s license, and preferred certifications such as Virginia DOT, ACI, or

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a related field or a minimum five years construction or public utilities experience is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Applicable certifications (e.g., Virginia DOT, ACI, DEQ or similar) are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of public infrastructure construction and private utility projects within the Right-Of-Way.
• Make sound engineering decisions based on contract documents, standards, laws.
• Communicate clearly with developers, engineers and contractors to support project execution.
• Plan and implement daily and long-term schedules; develop relationships with the public and City departments; answer policy inquiries.

Skills

Field inspections

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

GIS

Education

Associate’s Degree in related field

5+ years construction/public utilities experience

Tools

Web-based inspection software

Asset management software

Job description

Engineering Assistant

The City of Waynesboro’s Public Works Department is seeking an Engineering Assistant to perform technical work on a variety of engineering and project management-related tasks.

As an Engineering Assistant, your typical duties would include performing field inspections of public infrastructure construction, private utility projects within the Right-Of-Way and other engineering tasks as necessary to ensure design, construction and access to public utilities are in conformance with City policies, standards, plans and specifications. The Engineering Assistant must be able to make sound engineering decisions based on contract documents, design standards, local, state & federal laws; clearly communicate with developers, engineers and contractors to support the execution of public and private development projects. Plan and implement daily and long-term schedules; develop and maintain professional relationships with the public and various City departments and answer questions regarding Public Works policies and practices as they relate to development and related inquiries. An Associate’s Degree in a related field or a minimum five years construction or public utilities experience is required. Applicable Virginia Dept of Transportation, American Concrete Institute, Department of Environmental Quality or similar certifications are preferred. Valid driver’s license is required. Capacity to use Microsoft Office computer programs, GIS, as well as web-based inspection and asset management software in desktop and mobile environments is necessary. Starting salary: $56,877.00 - $61,143.00 DOQ, with the potential for pay increases for acquiring additional skills and or/education.

Open until filled.

EOE

Code : 4115-2

Location : PBLC WRKS GENERAL ENGINEERING