City of Livermore · 2 weeks ago
Assistant Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$35/hr - $90/hr
2+ years expThe City of Livermore is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer and/or Assistant Engineer to fill a position that will be part of a team in the Engineering Division. The role involves performing a variety of professional field and office engineering work related to design, development, transportation, and construction projects.
Government Administration
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
Ability to attend meetings, conferences, and seminars during work and non-work hours
Ability to 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
Ability to drive a vehicle
Ability to read fine print on blueprints and computer monitors
Ability to converse by telephone, two-way radio, in person, and around the noise of heavy construction equipment and be heard and clearly understood
Ability to move across rough terrain and bridge scaffolding
Ability to climb in and out of sewer holes and trenches, up 25 foot ladders, and several flights of stairs
Ability to 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.
FT - $60,000 EE coverage or PT - $30,000 EE coverage, ER paid
$1,000 dependent coverage, ER paid
60% of base monthly earnings to $5,000/month max. (180 day waiting period)
New City of Livermore EEs are enrolled in the 2% at 60 formula or 2% at 62 formula, depending on eligibility, as per AB 340.
4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
ER contribution of 4% of base pay into RHS account.
Years of ServiceAccrual Per Year180.62-5120.126-10135.9811-15160.9416-19180.1820+192.4
12 observed holidays or in lieu day off or if work 2.5 times pay.
96.2 hours/year
3 regularly scheduled workdays max for immediate family.
Full-Time: 16 hours per year
75% reimbursement for tuition & books
100% reimbursement for required licenses and certifications
Three (3) sessions per incident per family member. Unlimited telephonic consultations.
Company
City of Livermore
Founded in 1869, Livermore is California’s oldest wine region, framed by award-winning wineries, farm lands and ranches that mirror the valley’s western heritage.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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