Junior/Assistant/Assistant Civil Engineer

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 77,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Junior Engineers and Assistant Engineers to contribute to vital flood control projects. This role involves a blend of design, planning, and fieldwork, ensuring the successful execution of public works improvements. You will engage in the preparation of plans and profiles, conduct hydrologic studies, and assist in the oversight of construction projects. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact in your community while developing your engineering skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with flood control engineering and relevant software is essential.
• EIT License and leadership experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing public works improvements and hydraulic structures.
• Conduct hydrologic studies and prepare engineering reports.
• Supervise drafting and field operations for various projects.

Skills

Hydraulic Design

Hydrologic Studies

Leadership Skills

Field Investigations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training Certificate

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

AutoCAD

Micro Station

Inroads

Flo-2D

Job description

Junior Engineer/Assistant Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer

The County of Riverside Flood Control and Water Conservation District has multiple opportunities for a Junior Engineer/Assistant Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer located in Riverside. The incumbent(s) will perform varied and difficult flood control engineering work in one or more of the District’s engineering divisions, which include the planning, design, construction, and operation and maintenance of Stormwater Management Facilities. The selected candidate will be tasked with assisting in the design and planning of public works improvement projects, designing simple hydraulic structures, performing hydrologic flow studies of flood control facilities, preparing hydro-logic studies on various structures, hydraulic analysis, plans, profiles, cross-sections, quantity estimates, and horizontal and vertical curve alignment computations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working with relevant programs or software, such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, WSPG, Micro Station, Inroads, AutoCAD, CivilD, Flo-2D, or other Hydraulic, Hydrologic, Structural design software.
• Experience or coursework related to flood control engineering work.
• Internship experience, preferably in a related area.
• EIT License.
• Leadership skills demonstrated through membership to engineering boards, societies, or clubs.

Position Responsibilities:

Junior Engineer

• Assist in the design and planning of public works improvements, facilities and structures by preparing plans, profiles and cross-sections; make quantity estimates and horizontal and vertical curve alignment computations and establish tentative gradelines; compute earthwork and design simple hydraulic structures; may participate in inspections during construction.
• Record locations on maps, reduce field notes and sketch proposed layouts for various installations.
• Prepare hydrologic and/or traffic flow studies; conduct field investigations as needed.
• Assist in conducting water quality and water rights studies or air quality and emission modeling oriented studies.
• Tabulate and summarize statistical data and prepare reports; apply engineering techniques and practices to air and water pollution control problems.
• Assist with investigating and responding to public inquiries and complaints.
• Assist in the preparation of permitting and design documents for regulatory agency approval.

Assistant Engineer

• Assists in the design of roads, hydraulic, reinforced concrete structures, sewer systems, or other public works projects by preparing plans, profiles, and cross sections, making quantity estimates, horizontal and vertical alignment computations, and establishing grade controls.
• Supervises and performs drafting, computing, checking, and direction of field operations involved in the gathering and compilation of field data for the design layout and construction of highways, flood control channels, subdivisions, drainage structures, wells, sewer systems, parks, buildings, waste disposal, and other projects.
• Makes structural engineering analysis of proposed commercial, industrial, and complex buildings and structures; reviews grading, building, and structure plans for conformity to uniform building codes, local ordinances, state regulations, and administrative policies.
• Assists and advises permit applicants with engineering and related problems.
• Prepares and reviews maps; calculates and plots the results of field surveys.
• May inspect the construction of projects under contract.
• Makes field tests and takes samples for laboratory tests of materials; makes estimates for projects planned or under construction; prepares reports.

Assistant Civil Engineer

• Assists in the design of roads, hydraulic, reinforced concrete structures, sewer systems, or other public works projects by preparing plans, profiles, and cross sections, making quantity estimates, horizontal and vertical alignment computations, and establishing grade controls.
• Supervises and performs drafting, computing, checking, and direction of field operations involved in the gathering and compilation of field data for the design layout and construction of highways, flood control channels, subdivisions, drainage structures, wells, sewer systems, parks, buildings, waste disposal, and other projects.
• Makes structural engineering analysis of proposed commercial, industrial, and complex buildings and structures.
• Reviews grading, building, and structure plans for conformity to uniform building codes, local ordinances, state regulations, and administrative policies.
• Assists and advises permit applicants with engineering and related problems.
• Prepares and reviews maps; calculates and plots the results of field surveys; may inspect the construction of projects under contract.
• Makes field tests and takes samples for laboratory tests of materials; makes estimates for projects planned or under construction; prepares reports.

Salary: Junior Engineer - $77,232.90 - $98,849.92 Annually
Assistant Engineer - $82,639.02 - $110,550.96 Annually
Assistant Civil Engineer - $88,423.92 - $116,596.90 Annually

Education Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related field. (Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training may substitute for the required education.)

License Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of employment.

What’s Next? This is a continuous posting. This position will remain posted until filled and applications will be reviewed in the order received. For earliest consideration, apply now.

Contact Information:
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Alyssa Wallace at [e-mail].