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City of Chula Vista · 1 week ago

Assistant Engineer (Land Development Option)

Chula Vista, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The City of Chula Vista is seeking an Assistant Engineer within the Land Development Division of the Development Services Department. The role involves assisting in engineering work on various projects, preparing engineering plans and specifications, and performing engineering calculations while working under supervision.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of preliminary and final engineering plans, specifications and cost estimates for the construction and/or improvement of storm drains, streets, sanitary sewers and related structures

Perform engineering calculations for hydrology and hydraulic structures, land surveys and highway and street alignments

Assist in the preparation and/or review of legal descriptions and grant deeds for easements and street right-of-way

May participate in right-of-way negotiations and acquisitions

Assist in the investigation and checking of tentative and final subdivision maps for accuracy, design, completeness and conformance to local subdivision ordinance and the State Subdivision Map Act

Assist in the preparation and/or review of improvement plans, site development plans, and grading plans for composition, conformance, and accuracy with the City of Chula Vista Subdivision Manual

Assist in the preparation and/or review of hydraulic/hydrologic analyses and Storm Water Quality Management Plans for composition, accuracy, and conformance with the City of Chula Vista Best Management Practices (BMP) Design Manual

Assist in the preparation and/or review of preliminary and final cost estimates

Provide written and oral information to the public, contractors, developers and other engineers on related issues as directed

Attend meetings and may make simple presentations to various committees, commissions, professional and community groups

Draft written reports and correspondence including, but not limited to, Council agenda statements, resolutions, tentative map conditions, supplemental subdivision improvement agreements, and subdivision improvement agreements

Assist in conducting studies related to planning public works facilities

Maintain organized files and records

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service

Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification

Civil EngineeringHydrology CalculationsStorm Water ManagementEngineering Plans PreparationLegal Descriptions ReviewCost EstimationCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major course work in civil engineering or a related field or possession of an Engineer-in-Training Certificate in the State of California; or possession of a Registered Professional Civil Engineer license in the State of California

A valid California driver's license

Knowledge of: English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; computer equipment and software applications related to assignment

Ability to: learn basic principles, practices and facilities used in civil or structural engineering, soils engineering, municipal engineering, design, construction and maintenance and topographical construction surveying; learn State laws and local ordinances relating to engineering projects; assist in the preparation of plans and specifications; assist in the review of estimates; prepare reports; learn to collect, analyze and interpret data; learn and interpret laws, ordinances and other related documents; learn to interpret maps and blue prints; operate computer equipment and software applications related to assignment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner