Assistant Civil Engineer

City of Sacramento • Sacramento, CA

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Assistant Civil Engineer position is part of the Department of Public Works Transportation Division, Traffic Safety Response Team. This team is responsible for deploying quick-build countermeasures at high-injury locations and coordinating closely with the Police Department on collision investigations, data analysis, and safety recommendations. The Assistant Civil Engineer is a mission-critical technical role that directly enables project delivery. These positions perform the design, drafting, field verification, and technical analysis required to move projects from concept to implementation on accelerated timelines. The Transportation Assistant Civil Engineer will support the City’s Transportation Division – Safety Response Team working on planning, development, prioritization, design and construction of “quick build” roadway safety improvements. This position will work directly with City traffic investigators and engineers to deliver quick build safety improvements at various locations throughout the City. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of, or interest in, traffic safety principles and traffic control features, familiarity with the CA MUTCD and related guidance, and bicycle and pedestrian safety features as well as AutoCAD. Strong written and verbal communication skills and a customer service mindset are essential in the ideal candidate, as project work often originates from public concerns and requires direct interaction with customers. Overall, the role requires a blend of technical capabilities, responsiveness, and effective communication.

Requirements

• Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to public works, utilities, traffic, or building construction projects.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works, building and utilities projects.
• Modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding civil engineering and building codes and ordinances.
• Make complex engineering computations and to check, design, and supervise the preparation of engineering plans and studies.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment.
• One year of experience in professional civil engineering work in one of the areas of assignments
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in civil engineering.
• Possession of an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of, or interest in, traffic safety principles and traffic control features
• Familiarity with the CA MUTCD and related guidance
• Knowledge of bicycle and pedestrian safety features
• Knowledge of AutoCAD
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service mindset

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in the preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of water utility, street, storm drain and sanitary sewer pump stations, street lighting, traffic signal, buildings, and related public works and City building projects; research project design requirements; perform complex calculations and prepare estimates of material costs and time considerations.
• Assign routine inspection, investigation, design, and drafting tasks to technical subordinates; review completed work; assist in the solution of difficult problems.
• Research building codes, publications and industry information sources.
• Develop and revise design and construction standards.
• Participate in the implementation of the City's traffic and transportation engineering programs; prepare and revise plans and specifications for traffic related projects; prepare special studies and reports and coordinate major projects.
• Participate in the City's Building Code Compliance program.
• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations.
• Order survey, mapping, and data collection.
• Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.
• Administer contracts for construction projects.
• Participate in the plan check, 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.
• Check building plans for compliance with City building codes and ordinances.
• Prepare special engineering studies and reports.
• Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on public works, utility matters, or building code appeals issues.
• Coordinate planning, design, and construction activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections, and with outside agencies.
• May supervise, train, and evaluate lower level professional, technical and clerical subordinates.

Benefits

• Intermittent remote work may be eligible with supervisor approval, provided the incumbent physically resides within the Sacramento region or has the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level