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City of Anaheim · 2 weeks ago

Assistant Engineer - Water Services

Anaheim, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The City of Anaheim is seeking a dynamic and organized Assistant Engineer to support the Water Services Division in the Public Utilities Department. This position will perform para-professional and technical engineering work including plan review, development review, contract administration, and design in assigned areas of responsibility.

FinanceGovernmentNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Prepare preliminary and final plans, civil engineering design and layout including hydrology and hydraulic calculations, cost estimates, schedules and specifications for public works projects including street, water, sewer and storm drain improvements; supervise and assist in project planning, design and contract administration

Maintain mapping files, collect and analyze engineering design data, process permits, and assist in the planning, prioritizing, assigning, and reviewing the work of project staff and outside consultants

Coordinate water utility activities with other City departments, divisions, sections and outside agencies

Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures

Review work of private engineers for compliance with City standards and practices; review work of outside plan check staff; review shop drawings submitted by construction contractors; determine engineering requirements for new developments; review and provide recommendations for processing change orders requested by contractors

Participate in the selection of private consulting engineering services; prepare proposals; conduct interviews and review consultant qualifications; provide recommendations in the selection of consulting engineers

Perform network analysis to stimulate field conditions; identify any areas in need of upgrade; prepare and maintain area system distribution network analysis model

Review and update engineering standard drawings, specifications and design criteria

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

Research records of existing utilities and related information

Perform design and design calculations for the construction of water facilities projects

Prepare maps, plans and other engineering drawings; prepare cost estimates, technical specifications, and bid documents; develop project schedules, track project status, and manage a capital project

Prepare engineering studies and reports

Qualification

Civil EngineeringHydraulic EngineeringDesign CalculationsTechnical ResearchProject ManagementMapping SkillsPermit ProcessingCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Some professional level experience in civil engineering or traffic engineering OR Three years of course work in a board-approved engineering curriculum (any curriculum approved by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET). Or three years or more of engineering related experience

Possession of a valid California Driver's License by date of appointment

May require possession of an Engineer-in-Training certificate within 18 months of date of appointment

Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of civil engineering and design; practices and terminology in surveying and construction standards; basic principles and practices of hydraulic engineering and hydrology; pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations; principles of mathematics as applied to engineering calculations; microcomputer software including spreadsheet and data base applications

Ability to: Perform technical research; read and interpret technical literature, drawings, diagrams and schematics; apply basic traffic engineering and transportation practices to technical problems, present findings and make appropriate reports; use and operate computer systems and software; prepare civil engineering design computations; prepare engineering plans, specifications and estimates for street, sewer and storm drain projects and/or water utility projects; use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work