NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Assistant Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$9,867/mo - $12,593.07/mo
2+ years expThe City of Livermore is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer and/or Assistant Engineer to be part of their Engineering Division team. This role involves performing a variety of professional field and office engineering work in connection with various engineering projects including design, development, and construction.
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Responsibilities
Prepares legal descriptions of property; administers property acquisition for various projects; checks construction plans for accuracy and conformance with requirements; prepares California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation; acquires regulatory agency permits for assigned projects, utilizes personal computers to perform Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), word processing, project scheduling, spreadsheet and other functions; confers with contractors, engineers and property owners to resolve complaints; assists and works with other Sections within the Engineering Division on specific assigned tasks; and recommends engineering requirements within established procedures and standards
Conducts preliminary studies of engineering projects including making calculations, preparing budgets and project schedule, gathering supporting data, and analyzing alternatives; conducts utility master plan studies and fee updates; updates pavement management system; negotiates and prepares consultant agreements; and prepares applications for grant funding
Acts as project engineer performing routine design work; prepares or administers through consultants final contract drawings, city standard contract document specifications, technical specifications, cost estimates and reports for capital improvement projects including road projects, street maintenance, sidewalk repair program, ADA improvements, grade separations, overpasses, interchanges, buildings, water distribution systems, storm drain systems, sewer collection systems, water reclamation plants, pumping systems, airports and golf courses; inspects construction projects; acts as resident engineer responsible for contract administration on assigned projects; and tracks budget and schedule for all assigned capital improvement projects
Reviews plans, maps and easements; checks tentative maps; checks final maps, improvement plans and industrial/commercial building sites for conformance with conditions of approval, city plan check manual and city standards and policies; writes engineering conditions for new development including subdivisions, site plans, conditional use permits, planned unit developments; works in the City's permit center, as assigned; and assists with administering the City's lighting and landscaping assessment districts
Designs signing and striping plans, and traffic signals; monitors the City's traffic impact fee program; determines trip generation rates for development proposals; prepares and reviews traffic studies; reviews traffic aspects of development proposals; prepares plans, specifications, and estimates for capital improvement projects; reviews Traffic Impact Analysis for development projects; and conducts traffic surveys
Qualification
Required
Two years of professional civil or traffic engineering experience
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related field
Possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training Certificate with the State of California is required for Assistant Engineer
Registration as a professional Civil or Traffic Engineer in the State of California with good standing is required for Assistant Civil Engineer
Certain positions may require the possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City of Livermore
Willingness and ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime, and be available on call as assigned
Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars during work and non-work hours
Work under adverse conditions such as in traffic, around heavy construction equipment, and in inclement weather
Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to work in a standard office environment
May drive a vehicle; read fine print on blueprints and computer monitors; converse by telephone, two-way radio, in person, and around the noise of heavy construction equipment and be heard and clearly understood
Move across rough terrain and bridge scaffolding; climb in and out of sewer holes and trenches, up 25 foot ladders, and several flights of stairs
Use drafting instruments, calculators, and personal computers
Strength to safely lift and maneuver office supplies, blueprints, and boxes weighing up to 30 pounds
Benefits
$1,950/month towards medical, dental, and vision; any unused portion of the employee's benefit amount will be added as taxable income to the employee's earnings.
Basic Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD & D) FT - $60,000 EE coverage or PT - $30,000 EE coverage, ER paid
$1,000 dependent coverage, ER paid
EE option to purchase $25,000 additional life insurance & supplemental life to $500,000 (not to exceed 5x annual earnings).
Long Term Disability (LTD) ER paid 60% of base monthly earnings to $5,000/month max. (180 day waiting period)
Retirement Health Savings (RHS) ER contribution of 4% of base pay into RHS account.
Vacation Accrual
Holidays: 12 observed holidays or in lieu day off or if work 2.5 times pay.
Sick Leave Accrual 96.2 hours/year
Bereavement Leave 3 regularly scheduled workdays max for immediate family.
Personal Leave Full-Time: 16 hours per year
Deferred Compensation 457(b) ER will contribute $75, $50, or $25 per pay period, with required matching contribution of $75, $50, or $25 by EE.
Section 125 Plan
Uniform Allowance $850 per year/ paid in equal amounts per pay period
Safety Shoe Allowance Public Works Department employees that are required to wear safety shoes or boots, and employees in the Engineering Technician, Neighborhood Preservation Officer, and Building Inspector series who perform field work, shall be eligible for an annual Safety Shoe reimbursement of up to $225 per calendar year for the purchase of safety shoes.
Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement of up to $150/year for purchase of safety prescription glasses for EEs working in locations where there is a risk of eye injuries.
Shift Differential EEs regularly assigned to city facilities operating 24/7 - $2.50/hour for all hours worked when assigned to a shift requiring EE work at least 4 hours between 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m.
Standby Pay 2 hours straight-time for standby on regularly scheduled work day
Call Back Pay 3 hours min @ OT rate for FLSA nonexempt.
Tuition Reimbursement 75% reimbursement for tuition & books
Licenses & Certifications 100% reimbursement for required licenses and certifications
Employee Assistance Program Three (3) sessions per incident per family member. Unlimited telephonic consultations.
Company
NEOGOV
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