Associate Civil Engineer/Assistant Engineer

1 week ago

San Francisco, United States City of Redding Full time
Salary: See Position Description

Location : California, CA

Job Type: Full-Time (Status 3)

Job Number: 163/118E 501C 102524

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 10/25/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: RIEO

Description

The Public Works Department is accepting applications for the position of Associate Civil Engineer or Assistant Engineer for Public Works Construction within the Engineering Division. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California or have an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate with the willingness to obtain a PE license.

Knowledge and experience with following is desirable:
  • Capital project delivery
  • Civil engineering and construction practices of transportation, municipal and land development projects
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D software
  • Experience as a resident engineer/project manager for public works construction projects including but not limited to; all underground utility projects, roadway replacement projects, sidewalks, ADA enhancement projects, crosswalks, traffic signal replacements, bridge replacements, treatment plants, pedestrian/bikeway enhancement projects and city parks projects
Associate Civil Engineer:Under direction, as the Professional Engineer (PE) in charge of work performs professional engineering transportation and municipal engineering work for the planning, design, and construction contract administration for capital projects and for the Development Services and Municipal Services Departments. As PE of record provides supervision of Assistant Engineers, Engineering Technicians and other engineering staff. This classification is distinguished from that of the Assistant Engineer in that this classification requires professional registration.

Assistant Engineer:Under direction of a registered civil engineer, performs transportation and municipal engineering work for the planning, design, and construction contract administration for capital projects and for the Development Services and Municipal Services Departments. This classification is distinguished from that of the Associate Civil Engineer in that this classification requires fewer years of experience, and does not require registration as a professional engineer by the State.

We are looking for someone to

Associate Civil Engineer:
  • Be PE for design and preparation of plans utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D design software for capital improvement projects.
  • Perform complex and technical engineering design calculations.
  • Prepare engineering reports, specifications and cost estimates for capital improvement projects.
  • Advise contractors, consulting engineers, and property owners/developers of regulations and codes related to the construction of improvements.
  • Prepares oral and/or written reports for City Council, staff and management as appropriate.
  • Select and manage consultant professional services contracts.
  • Advise contractors, consulting engineers, and property owners/developers of regulations and codes related to the construction of improvements.
  • Administer/Supervise construction projects, conducts field inspections of projects to ensure contract enforcement, prepares oral and/or written reports for staff and management as appropriate.

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Assistant Engineer:
  • Design and coordinate preparation of plans utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D design software for capital improvement projects.
  • Perform complex and technical engineering design calculations.
  • Prepare engineering reports, specifications and cost estimates for capital improvement projects.
  • Coordinate engineering activities with other City departments and outside agencies.
  • Advise contractors, consulting engineers, and property owners/developers of regulations and codes related to the construction of improvements.
  • Act as resident engineer for construction projects.
  • Coordinate contract administration of capital improvement projects.

For full job description click here

Qualifications we're looking for

Associate Civil Engineer:
Knowledge of:
  • Methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works, and municipal services projects.
  • City engineering policies and procedures.
  • The application of computer programs to solve complex engineering problems.
  • Familiarity with federal funding sources including FHWA, FAA, and Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures is desirable.
Ability to:
  • Perform complex civil engineering work involving responsibility for major development services, and municipal services projects from design through completion.
  • Make complex engineering calculations utilizing both calculator and personal computer programs.
  • Perform technical research and prepare detailed engineering studies and reports.
  • Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D for design and the preparation of contract plans.
Education, Experience & Special Requirements:
  • Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
  • Typical education would include a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college, university, or equivalent.
  • Typical experience would include five years of progressively responsible, relevant experience using civil engineering principles.
  • Possession of the appropriate valid California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
  • Registration as a professional engineer by the State of California or in another state that has reciprocity, and must obtain California registration within one year of employment.

For the full list of Qualifications Click Here

Assistant Engineer:
Knowledge of:
  • Principles and practices of civil engineering methods, materials, and techniques used in civil engineering.
  • Construction, state, local regulations and codes regarding land development.
Ability to:
  • Perform complex engineering work, make complex engineering computations.
  • Read and accurately interpret plans, specifications and other pertinent data, and compare them with construction in progress.
  • Evaluate and discern detailed maps and plans.
  • Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D for design and the preparation of contract plans.
Education & Experience:
  • Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
  • Typical education would include a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college, university, or equivalent.
  • Typical experience would include two years of progressively responsible, relevant experience using civil engineering principles.

For the full list of Qualifications Click Here

What to expect from the Application and Exam Process

You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam and junk mail folders.

Examination Process: An oral board, performance test and/or written examination will be administered. This recruitment will add to an existing eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies.

Selection Process:

Final appointment is contingent upon:
  • Positive past employment references
  • Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older)
  • Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test
Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

NOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.

To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization - Supervisory/Confidential Employees' Unit MOU, click here.

To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional Employees' Unit MOU, click here.

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.

Holidays:
An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.

Vacation:

Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits.

Sick Leave:

Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.

Health Insurance:
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.

Retirement:

Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System.

Administrative Leave:
Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.

Deferred Compensation Plans:
Available for interested employees.

Union Dues: Some job classifications are represented by collective bargaining units, the employees of which may choose to join and pay union dues.

Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program:
Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.

SDI:
All Redding Independent Employees Organization, IBEW - Maintenance and IBEW - Electric represented employees participate at their own expense. To view the current year's taxable wage limit, click

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

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