Assistant Engineer/Associate Engineer

City of Chino Hills•Chino Hills, CA

About The Position

The City of Chino Hills is seeking applications for the positions of Assistant Engineer and Associate Engineer to join our Public Works Engineering Division. These positions support the planning, design, review, and delivery of public infrastructure projects that serve the community. We are looking for a collaborative and motivated engineering professional who is eager to contribute to City projects and community improvements. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to work effectively with staff, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, and the public. The Assistant Engineer is the entry-level classification in the series and performs routine engineering work under direct supervision. The Associate Engineer is the journey-level classification and performs the full range of engineering duties with greater independence and general supervision. We invite you to learn about the Public Works Engineering Division by visiting the City's webpage. Please click here. Please note: An eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. Click on the Benefits tab to explore and learn more about our competitive, customizable benefits package. This position might be perfect for you

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field.
Possession of a valid California Class 'C' Driver's License with an acceptable driving record is required.
Engineering experience sufficient to demonstrate the possession of the required knowledge and abilities (Assistant Engineer)
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience (Associate Engineer)

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of engineering experience is desired (Assistant Engineer)
Possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certificate issued by the State of California (Assistant Engineer)
Geographic Information Systems experience (Associate Engineer)
Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certificate issued by the State of California (Associate Engineer)
Possession of a valid Professional Engineer (PE) License in Civil Engineering issued by the State of California (Associate Engineer)

Responsibilities

Perform professional and technical civil engineering work related to public infrastructure projects.
Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) and other engineering tools to support project delivery.
Coordinate projects and activities with consultants, contractors, developers, City departments, and outside agencies.
Conduct field investigations, inspections, and project-related site visits.
Maintain engineering records and prepare technical reports.
Respond to public inquiries and provide technical assistance.
Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) for the drafting and design of assigned projects. (Assistant Engineer)
Assist with engineering studies and preparation of reports and recommendations. (Assistant Engineer)
Draft engineering plans and studies. (Assistant Engineer)
Assist with the review of encroachment permits and oversized haul permit applications. (Assistant Engineer)
Operate computer-aided drafting, design, and mapping programs. (Assistant Engineer)
Conduct engineering studies and prepare reports with recommendations. (Associate Engineer)
Review and prepare engineering plans and studies. (Associate Engineer)
Review encroachment permits and oversized haul permit applications. (Associate Engineer)
Utilize computer-aided drafting, design, and mapping programs. (Associate Engineer)