Assistant Engineer
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of professional engineering as applied to a variety of public works, utilities, building/facilities construction, traffic, water quality, environmental protection, and private development projects.
Basic methods, materials and techniques used in the design, construction, inspection, and maintenance and operation of public works and development
programs and activities.
Statistics and advanced mathematics, including algebra and analytic geometry.
Basic surveying, drafting, computer-aided design and modeling techniques and terminology.
Current developments and trends related to professional public works engineering.
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
Principles and practices of work safety.
Pertinent local, State, federal rules, regulations and laws related to area of engineering assignment.
Methods, materials, and techniques used in the area of engineering assignment.
Procedures and requirements used in preparing and administering Federal and State grant applications.
Computer-aided design and modeling techniques and technology.
Ability to:
Perform professional engineering computations and learn to check, design, and prepare engineering plans, studies, profiles, and maps.
Use and care for engineering surveying instruments and computer equipment.
Learn and understand City standards and regulations and engineering policies and procedures.
Learn applicable laws and regulations related to area of assignment.
Learn to prepare accurate cost estimates and make related recommendations.
Learn to analyze and prepare technical reports.
Learn to obtain information through interviews, handle multiple assignments, work with frequent interruption, and deal professionally with the public, developers, consultants, and contractors.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Check engineering plans and specifications; prepare and check engineering reports and studies.
Prepare accurate cost estimates and make related recommendations.
Analyze and prepare technical reports.
Interpret and explain City policies, procedures, regulations and engineering policies and procedures.
Obtain information through interviews, handle multiple assignments, work with frequent interruption, and deal professionally with the public, developers, consultants, and contractors.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
One year of directly related professional engineering experience.
Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license
Possession of a valid certificate as Engineer-in-Training issued by the State of California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Associate Engineer
Associate Civil/Traffic Engineer
In addition to the qualifications for Assistant Engineer:
Knowledge of:
Budgeting techniques and capital improvement program management.
Principles of project management.
Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance management.
Ability to:
Perform the full range of professional public works engineering duties with only occasion instruction or assistance as new or unusual situation arise.
Prepare accurate estimates of costs, schedules, personnel/materials and other resources related to engineering project responsibilities; make recommendations related to existing or anticipated project budgets.
Work effectively with a variety of internal and external customers to accomplish goals and objectives; deal professionally with the public, developers, consultants, and contractors.
Prepare and present oral presentations to a variety of internal and external customers, at public meetings and council.
Supervise, train and evaluate staff, as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Associate Engineer
Experience:
Four years of responsible experience equivalent to Assistant Engineer with the City of Modesto.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid certificate as Engineer-in-Training issued by the State of California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Associate Civil/Traffic Engineer
In addition to the experience and training guidelines for Associate Engineer, possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional civil or traffic engineer in the State of California. City application required for consideration. Please visit https://modestogov.com/345/Job-Listings to apply online! |
