Assistant Engineer

City of Lawndale • Lawndale Public Works, CA

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About The Position

The Assistant Engineer performs entry-level professional engineering work under the direction of the City Engineer. The role supports execution of project activities and contract administration, may oversee contract compliance for construction projects, and prepares plans, specifications, progress reports, and other engineering materials. The position also assists with capital improvement project management and administration.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a BA or BS degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
• Two years of professional full-time civil engineering work and/or capital improvement project planning and management.
• Knowledge of civil engineering design principles and practices and their application to municipal public works planning and construction.
• Knowledge of principles, procedures, and laws concerning public works contracting procedures.
• Knowledge of field surveying and inspection procedures and modern construction methods.
• Knowledge of contract administration, including contract preparation, contractor selection, administration of contract work, change orders, dispute resolution, claims, equal employment opportunity, and contract closeout.
• Knowledge of design and drafting methods, equipment, and techniques.
• Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of computer-aided drafting and design, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Ability to assist in project planning and prepare related designs, estimates, and specifications.
• Ability to perform engineering computations and make recommendations for solving engineering problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and reason logically and creatively.
• State of California Class C Driver’s license.
• Ability to perform light physical work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of an engineering-in-training (EIT) certificate in the State of California is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, designing, and preliminary studies for public works projects, including streets, sewers, parking lots, and storm drains for construction and maintenance.
• Prepare cost estimates, reports, and specifications; compute grades, areas, and volumes; and prepare computations, maps, and other information.
• Check construction-site drainage and excavation plans and review submitted designs for consistency with City codes, ordinances, specifications, and practices.
• Confer with employees and representatives of governmental agencies, public utilities, and contractors to obtain information and coordinate contract requirements.
• Maintain engineering files.
• May represent the department at meetings.
• Perform related work as assigned.
• Assist with capital improvement project management and administration.
• May oversee contract compliance activities related to construction contract projects.

What This Job Offers

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