Associate Engineer

City of Perris•Perris, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under direction, performs professional field and office engineering work related to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the City’s development projects, including land development, and other public works infrastructure programs and projects; prepares and/or participates in the preparation and review of preliminary and final engineering plans, cost estimates, cost analysis studies, specifications, and schedules; quality controls engineering designs performed by consulting engineers for the City; performs plan checks of tenant improvement and developer projects to ensure conformance with City standards; provides technical support to management in assigned engineering program area; acts as project manager for public works construction projects; and performs related duties, as assigned. Receives direction from the City Engineer. Exercises technical and functional direction over Inspection staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering or structural engineering experience.
Possession of a valid California Engineer In Training (EIT) Certificate.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and insurability at regular rates for the City’s automobile insurance.
Ability to perform a diverse range of professional engineering tasks in the design, development, and oversight of City civil engineering and construction projects.
Prepare, conduct, and evaluate engineering studies; research, analyze, and summarize data; perform accurate engineering calculations and cost estimates.
Interpret and explain design criteria, policies, ordinances, and procedures.
Review and assess studies or reports prepared by consultants or developers to evaluate their compliance with project specifications and requirements.
Oversee the work of construction inspection and/or design staff.
Ensure materials used in City construction projects are of the quality and quantity specified in contracts.
Prepare, analyze, understand, and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications, and other contract documents, and determine conformance with applicable laws and standards.
Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner, including written reports.
Perform mathematical and engineering computations with precision.
Prepare clear, concise, and accurate technical reports, drawings, maps, notes, correspondence, and other written materials.
Investigate field conditions for project feasibility and/or issues which arise during the construction process.
Read and interpret maps, plans, sketches, schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
Make engineering design computations and check, design, and prepare engineering plans and studies.
Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, and regulatory organizations, and individuals.
Establish and maintain a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems.
Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles, techniques, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
Knowledge of principles and practices of leadership.
Knowledge of principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
Knowledge of principles and practices of cost estimation, funding, project management, and contract administration.
Knowledge of principles and practices of project management.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
Knowledge of land development principles and associated documentation such as property legal descriptions and subdivision maps.
Knowledge of construction management principles and practices, including the strengths of material, properties, and uses of construction materials.
Knowledge of principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work.
Knowledge of general principles of risk management related to engineering project design and construction.
Knowledge of recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the engineering, development, and construction fields.
Knowledge of recordkeeping principles and procedures.
Knowledge of City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Skill to operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
Skill to operate a motor vehicle safely.

Responsibilities

Performs planning and construction oversight for development projects; conducts project feasibility studies; prepares drawings, plans, and specifications; oversees inspection tasks; ensures construction materials used on City projects meet project quality and quantity standards and expectations.
Conducts professional engineering studies relating to present activities and future projects; prepares reports and makes recommendations relating to the conduct of engineering activities or to the acceptance of contracts and bids received for proposed projects.
Prepares and/or participates in the preparation and review of preliminary and final engineering plans, cost estimates, cost analysis studies, specifications, and schedules for public works and utilities projects including roads, sewers, water systems, storm drain projects, and for all private development projects.
Reviews and provides comments for development projects within the City, ensuring they are complying with mandated standards; coordinates with public works and building staff to convey these comments to the applicant.
At the direction of the City Engineer, assists with implementation of the City’s capital improvement projects.
Oversees inspections of project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards.
Performs a variety of engineering calculations on assigned projects.
Evaluates and reviews the appropriateness of implementing new methods, products, and materials related to engineering projects.
Prepares reports and makes recommendations; makes presentations to committees and the City Council, as assigned.
Meets with contractors, engineers, developers, architects, a variety of outside agencies, and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters; provides information regarding City development project requirements.
Ensures staff compliance with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.