Junior Engineer

Alameda County; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda County Public Works Agency invites applications for the Junior Engineer (Flood Control Design Section). You will learn civil engineering tasks under supervision and progressively undertake more complex assignments, preparing contract documents and supporting construction activities.

Ideal candidates hold a civil engineering degree or EIT eligibility, with exposure to CAD tools (Autodesk Civil 3D) and a willingness to learn Alameda County Hydrology & Hydraulic methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent before appointment.
• Engineer-in-Training certificate preferred.
• California Engineer-in-Training eligibility or licensure not yet required.

Responsibilities

• Learn professional engineering work under close supervision and perform routine office/field tasks.
• Support project engineers with design and development of CIP projects and contract documents.
• Prepare advertisement and contract documents; assist with construction-related activities.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Engineering calculations

Public speaking

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive and effective services. Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood control planning and design, storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections.

The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance, ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, ensure that the Agency’s operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system.

For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website at www.acgov.org/pwa.

THE POSITION

Under close supervision, to learn professional engineering work and department routine, also to perform the less complex professional office and field work in civil engineering; and to do related work as required.

This is the entry-level professional engineering class. Incumbents are given office and field assignments on a training basis. They are expected to develop a variety of engineering skills and abilities and are gradually given more responsible assignments. After a year or more, they are expected to be performing professional engineering work of average difficulty and be able to qualify for the higher classification of Assistant Engineer.

In comparison, incumbents of the engineering technician classes, such as engineering draftsman and construction inspectors are regarded as technicians giving support to the professional engineers, and their assignments are made on a regular working basis rather than as part of a professional development program.

For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Junior Engineer (#2010)

IDEAL CANDIDATE

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate for the Junior Engineer in the Flood Design Section will demonstrate proficiency in several key areas:

• Foundation knowledge of civil engineering concepts related to design and construction of open/closed channels, drainage systems, and flood control facilities.
• Exposure to CAD software, such as Autodesk Civil 3D, or a willingness to learn design tools used in roadway/flood control projects.
• An eagerness to learn and apply relevant guidelines, such as Alameda County Hydrology & Hydraulic Manual, to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders while effectively communicating ideas and project updates.
• Ability to assess site conditions, using judgement to collect and document relevant information, and clearly communicate findings.

An Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate is preferred but not required.

VACANCY

The current vacancy is within the Flood Control Design Section of our Engineering and Construction Division.

Junior Engineers in the Flood Control Design Section will support project engineers and assist with the design and develop of Capital Improvement Program projects, such as natural and manmade capacity enhancements and/or expansions, creek restoration projects, major maintenance projects, and emergency repair projects. They will be responsible for preparing advertisement and contract documents. In addition, they will support project engineers with construction-related activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TO QUALIFY FOR THE COMPETITIVE ASSESSMENT PROCESS, YOU MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BY FULFILLING ONE OF THE PATTERNS LISTED BELOW (I-III).

EITHER I

Education: Must either possess a valid Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering awarded by an accredited college or university, OR obtain such a degree before being eligible for appointment in the Alameda County classified service.

OR II

Possession of a certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the State of California Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.

OR III

A Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited college or university received prior to the last five years, AND professional engineering experience during the last five years.

License: Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Fundamentals of physics, chemistry, and mathematics as required by civil engineering.
• Fundamentals of hydraulics, mechanics, and stress analysis.
• Principles and practices of surveying.
• Strength, properties, and uses of engineering construction materials.
• Fundamentals of engineering construction techniques.
• Common methods of describing real property.
• Basic computer software.
• English grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure.

Ability to:

• Learn and acquire skill in the more difficult and technical phases of civil engineering.
• Do computer aided drafting (CAD).
• Operate surveying instruments.
• Make legible and precise engineering computations and notes.
• Analyze field conditions accurately and recommend an effective course of action.
• Prepare technical reports and correspondence.
• Use computer software.
• Make public presentations and communicate effectively.