Assistant / Associate Drainage Engineer - Planning and Building (Open and Promotional)

County of San Mateo•San Mateo, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The County of San Mateo Planning & Building Department is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Assistant / Associate Drainage Engineer. Under general supervision, perform a variety of professional civil engineering services in such areas as planning and design of private and public planning and building projects, including residential and commercial buildings, parks, and landscaping projects. Assistant Engineer is the entry or trainee-level class of this series. Under immediate supervision, employees perform first-level professional civil engineering field and office work while acting in a trainee capacity in connection with the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of a wide variety of private and public planning and building projects. This class is flexibly staffed with an Associate Engineer, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating necessary proficiency. Associate Engineer is the journey level class of this series, responsible for routine office or field projects. Employees are expected to be fully competent to independently perform a full range of duties requiring a high level of technical expertise and some periodic supervisory responsibilities. Employees may also serve as a resident engineer on construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess and have knowledge of: Stormwater management and treatment practices, including green infrastructure and low-impact development measures to reduce runoff and prevent stormwater pollution. C.3 and C.6 requirements of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit. Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is desirable. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering OR twenty-four (24) semester units in civil engineering courses and three years of civil engineering experience in office, field or survey party work OR possession of an Engineer in Training Certificate (for Assistant Engineer).
Two years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects (for Associate Engineer).
Knowledge of civil engineering practices and procedures, including design and construction methods and techniques.
Knowledge of strength, properties, and uses of materials and hydraulics.
Knowledge of civil engineering design and drafting principles.
Knowledge of surveying methods.
Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in civil engineering projects.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in civil engineering construction work.
Knowledge of construction inspection techniques.
Knowledge of hydraulics and strength of materials.
Knowledge of principles of engineering as they apply to public works projects.
Knowledge of engineering mathematics and its application to engineering problems.
Ability to inspect civil engineering work in progress.
Ability to prepare clear, concise correspondence and reports.
Ability to comply with safety procedures.
Ability to supervise subordinate staff.
Ability to perform engineering calculations and routine design work.
Ability to solve surveying problems.
Ability to prepare neat and accurate maps, drawings, notes, and reports.
Ability to operate survey equipment.
Some positions require possession of a class C California driver's license or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is desirable.
Stormwater management and treatment practices, including green infrastructure and low-impact development measures to reduce runoff and prevent stormwater pollution.
C.3 and C.6 requirements of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit.

Responsibilities

Gather, compile, and compute data using engineering, drafting, and calculating instruments and techniques to prepare designs, plans, estimates, technical reports, and specifications for the construction, alterations, maintenance, and operations of a variety of engineering projects.
Conduct drainage plan reviews on planning and building permit applications.
Serve as resident engineer on routine construction projects.
Perform duties as the chief of party engaged in making surveys.
Prepare designs, plans, and specifications for routine projects.
Assist in drafting and preparing instructions for bidders, proposals, affidavits, bonds, specifications, change orders, and other documents and reports involved in the construction of engineering projects.
Ensure County compliance with the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Update ordinances, regulations, and policy manuals as needed to comply with changing State, regional, and local requirements.
Inspect construction projects for conformance with specifications, safety standards, and federal, state, and local regulations.
Conduct economic cost and quantity estimates for assigned projects.
Supervise subordinate personnel in a variety of capacities.
Perform related duties as assigned.