Assistant Engineer
Date Adopted by City Manager
11/06/06
Comp. Code
8810
SEIU-CTP
Exempt
Job Title
Assistant Engineer
Definition
Under general supervision, to perform responsible engineering work in the design, investigation, and construction of public works and facilities; to perform related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the entry level for the professional engineering series. An employee in this class performs a variety of engineering tasks, increasing in scope and difficulty as knowledge and experience are gained. Work is normally reviewed on completion and for overall results.
Typical Duties
Prepare plans and specifications for the construction of street, storm drain, sewer line and transportation facilities; research project design requirements; perform complex calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs; assign routine investigation, design and drafting tasks to technical subordinates; review completed work; research publications and industry information sources; develop revised design and construction standards for public works structures and appurtenances as required; prepare and revise plans and specifications for traffic related projects; prepare special studies and reports and coordinate traffic and transportation major projects; investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors and maintenance operations; prepare estimates and feasibility reports; coordinate and participate in the review and processing of plans for private developments affecting streets, sewers, drains and related public works facilities and ensure that they meet all City imposed requirements; coordinate public works activities with other City departments, divisions and sections, and with outside agencies; supervise, train and evaluate technical subordinates; perform related assignments as necessary.
Tools and Equipment Used
Personal computer, including word processing; spreadsheet, and data base and computer-aided-design software; standard drafting tools; surveying equipment including level, theodolite, and electronic distance measuring devices; motor vehicle; phone; mobile radio.
Physical Demands
Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operating drafting instruments, computers and various pieces of office and field equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear and smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of engineering as applied to public works or traffic; methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works projects; modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding engineering.
Ability to
Make complex engineering computations and to check, design and supervise the preparation of engineering plans and studies; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment.
Experience
Four years of increasingly responsible experience in professional civil engineering, two years of which are equivalent to those duties performed by the Engineering Technician for the City of Chico. Education in excess of the required level may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.
Education
Completion of the equivalent of 60 semester units of college course work toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. Experience in excess of the required level may be substituted for the required education.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver License.