Assistant Engineer - Riverside, United States - City of Riverside, CA

City of Riverside, CA

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Riverside, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Position:

3% salary increase effective July 1, 2024, click
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(Download PDF reader) for details**The Assistant Engineer performs entry level, routine, and semi-skilled municipal engineering work in the design, investigation, evaluation, and construction of public works improvement projects. Assists and supports more experienced Engineers.

Work Performed:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assist and support studies of technical, environmental, and economic feasibility, engineering field

studies, and related pertaining to proposed and existing municipal facilities; perform general assistance
and administrative support to communicate study findings and develop recommendations.

Prepare, draft, and updates contracts and specifications as needed for engineering and construction

services.

Provide background information and documentation for management consideration on various projects;

work collaboratively with other engineers and staff to perform activities and provide accurate
information on various engineering projects.

Assist with resolving minor problems related to the work being performed based on established

guidelines and principles and supervisor guidance; identify issues, determine discrepancies, and
ensure professional resolution.

Support and participate in the completion of special projects requiring general engineering and

technical ability.

Participate in training and professional development to ensure understanding of directives for the

department; develop strong understanding of engineering guidelines, standard material lists, standard
specifications, and other technical and administrative policies and procedures as applicable.

Research activities pertaining to public works materials and engineering practices; assist in the

preparation of economic environmental and technical engineering analyses and project justification
reports.

Gathers and Compiles background information and documentation for consideration on projects and

technical matters; performs extensive administrative and general engineering work for the City and its
projects.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Education:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil or mechanical engineering or in a closely related field.

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Experience:One year of experience in civil or mechanical engineering or a closely related field.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate valid Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
State of California Engineer-InTraining Certificate or Professional Engineer License is highly desired.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

Experience preparing plan specifications and engineer's estimates for the purpose of advertising capital improvement projects
Experience with a Pavement Management Program
AutoCad and Civil 3D design software experience
Vertical and horizontal street design experience

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Work is done in a standard office environment and in the field with exposure to construction materials, hazards, chemicals, and other adverse conditions.

Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Selection Process:

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE:(Application Guide).** (Download PDF reader)

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

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EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options: