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City of Sacramento · 2 weeks ago

Junior Engineer (Development Services)

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$65K/yr - $92K/yr

The City of Sacramento is seeking a Junior Engineer in the Development Review Section within the Engineering and Water Resources Division of the Department of Utilities. The role primarily involves subdivision plan review related to water, wastewater, and drainage requirements, as well as assisting in commercial building permit reviews and ensuring compliance with City specifications.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinate engineering projects between contractors and the City

Write specifications, prepare plans, and calculate cost estimates for various engineering projects

Administer and enforce City codes and standards on engineering projects

Perform plan checks to insure contractor compliance with City specifications

Respond to citizen complaints concerning engineering problems

Perform complex engineering calculations

Perform field inspections of various engineering projects

Supervise and perform field survey work

Analyze materials and design data submitted to the City

Check and analyze Environmental Impact Reports

Provide engineering data and cost estimates for the City budget

Check private building plans for compliance with City building codes and ordinances

Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification

Engineering principlesPublic works projectsEngineering computationsDrafting instrumentsEIT certificateDeadline managementTeam playerSelf-starter

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment

Possession of an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate

Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering as applied to public works or structural engineering

Knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works and utilities projects

Knowledge of modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding engineering

Ability to make complex engineering computations and to check, design, and prepare engineering plans, studies, profiles, and maps

Ability to use and care for drafting and surveying instruments

Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application

Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted with your application

Must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice

Must successfully complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status

Preferred

Some development plan review and/or plan creation experience related to water, wastewater and drainage infrastructure

Benefits

Bilingual Pay

Pension Reform Act

Company

City of Sacramento

City of Sacramento provides government administration services.

Founded in 1849

Sacramento, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.cityofsacramento.org

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