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City of Pasadena · 2 days ago

Assistant Engineer (Capital Improvement Program)

Pasadena, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$97K/yr - $122K/yr

The City of Pasadena Public Works Department is currently seeking an Assistant Engineer. This role involves performing professional engineering work, managing capital projects, and coordinating with staff and the public on various engineering and construction-related issues.

AssociationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Designs and prepares drawings and specifications for a variety of departmental projects or programs; makes general engineering calculations in connection with field and office assignments

Assists in development of capital project from the cradle to grave

Prepares reports and required documents such as Field Observation Reports and project specifications

Responds to complaints and recommends solutions

Ensures safety requirements and standards

Participates in project and construction management as part of a team

Performs general engineering review analysis of designs and checks calculations; receives and checks applications and routine engineering plans submitted for permits; reviews for code compliance

Prepares specifications for proposals; reviews designs and evaluates proposals; evaluates bids; negotiates terms

Prepares agenda reports for contract award recommendations

Prepares contracts; develops schedules; conducts job walks; performs routine inspections at project sites for conformance with specifications and standards; identifies problems and recommends solutions; monitors costs; confers with other professional and technical staff to coordinate work; writes and processes Change Orders

Coordinates, schedules, assigns, trains and evaluates the work of professional and para-professional personnel

Directs and prepares contract documents and specifications; prepares quantity and cost estimates for construction projects; serves as contract administrator for construction work; conducts surveys and studies; oversees installations; investigates problems in the field and at sites; exercises cost control; prepares and submits reports

Participates in the preparation of project budgets; monitors costs; conducts a variety of studies; prepares reports and maintains engineering records; purchases equipment and materials

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with contractors, vendors, outside agencies, the public and City staff; attends meetings; makes presentations; responds to complaints and claims against the City

Gathers technical data required for planning a wide variety of engineering projects; provides technical assistance to others on computerized programs, major projects and programs; evaluates software and makes recommendations

Prepares a variety of documents and reports; assists in the preparation of grant funding applications

Prepares and assists in preparation of Agenda Reports in support of recommendations made to City Council

Evaluates and proposes solutions for resolution of citizen inquiries, requests, and concerns reported via the City’s Citizen Service Center program

Performs project site visits during the planning, design, and construction phases of a project’s development

Qualification

AutoCADArcGISProject ManagementCivil Engineering DegreeEngineer in Training (EIT)Interpersonal SkillsTime ManagementWritten CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeamwork

Required

Graduation from college with a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and comply with the City's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during the course of employment

Preferred

Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD and ArcGIS is highly desired

AutoCAD/GIS experience is desirable

Experience designing transportation and/or street lighting projects is highly desirable

An Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for the college degree. EIT certificate is highly desired