Junior Engineer/Assistant Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer
Junior Engineer/Assistant Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer
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Description
TheCity of Antiochis currently accepting applications for the Junior/Assistant/Associate Engineer position located within thePublic Works Departments Engineering and Development Services Division. Engineering and Development Services Division is a division of the Public Works Department responsible for review and approval of public improvements for new residential commercial and industrial development as well as the inspection of those improvements. Information is also provided to the public for flood plains in Antioch and the division has primary responsibility for the management of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Solid Waste Disposal AB 939 Solid Waste Reduction Program Landscaping and Lighting District Engineers Report preparation and Traffic/Transportation are also managed by Engineering and Development Services.
SALARY INFORMATION
Junior Engineer $7566 - $9196
Assistant Engineer $8778 - $10670
Assistant Engineer w/Certification $9217 - $11203
Associate Civil Engineer $10174 - $12367
Associate Civil Engineer w/Certification $10684 - $12986
BENEFIT INFORMATION
Collective Bargaining Representation: Operating Engineers Local 3andTentative AgreementBenefits
Benefits: Cafeteria Plan (City of Antioch pays 100% of Kaiser rate up to family tier) CalPERS Medical Health Plans Vision (VSP) Dental (Delta Dental)- Retirement: CalPERS Classic Members 2.7% @ 55 New PEPRA Members 2% @ 62
- 457 Deferred Compensation Option
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
This is a continuous posting and will remain open with the first round of applications being reviewed the week of June 8 2025 or when 200 applications have been received whichever occurs first. This recruitment may close at any time applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under supervision (Junior Engineer) general supervision (Assistant Engineer) or direction (Associate Civil Engineer) performs professional engineering work in the design construction and maintenance of public works projects; plans and coordinates a major public works program; and assists in supervision of engineering division activities.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Junior Engineer - This is the entry level class in the Engineer series. This class is distinguished from the Assistant Engineer by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to employees within the series. Since this class is typically used as a training class employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Incumbents perform office or field engineering projects of easy to average difficulty including routine professional and non-professional assignments. Advancement to the Assistant Engineer level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the full range of assigned duties possession of required certifications and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff.
Assistant Engineer - This is the second level class in the Engineer series. This class is distinguished from the Associate Civil Engineer by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties not requiring a Professional Engineer certification. Employees work independently receiving only occasional instruction or assistance. Incumbents are responsible for a variety of office or field projects of average difficulty and are expected to direct them to completion. Advancement to the Associate Civil Engineer level is based on demonstration of sound engineering judgment possession of a Professional Engineer certification and requires considerable knowledge of civil engineering practice including land development traffic engineering and the planning design construction and maintenance of a wide variety of civil engineering projects. Advancement to the Associate Civil Engineer level is at the discretion of management staff.
Associate Civil Engineer - This is the full journey level class in the Engineer series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Assistant Engineer by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including the performance of duties requiring a Professional Engineer certification. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.Examples of Duties
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
1. Perform responsible engineering work in connection with municipal public works projects; plan schedule and coordinate work on major or complex engineering projects.
2. Prepare engineering plans specifications and costs for the construction of streets storm drains parks signals buildings and other capital improvement projects.
3. Prepare engineering reports concerning traffic related complaints and problems.
4. Review a variety of construction plans maps reports applications and various development and construction agreements.
5. Provide information and respond to questions from the public contractors developers and other City departments.
6. Determine design procedures; interpret the application of design criteria.
7. Prepare grant funding applications for various projects; process and track grant applications and funds.
8. Check plans and specification for accuracy and completeness of design.
9. Prepare preliminary and final project cost estimates.
10. Provide project management for construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with project specifications time and budget parameters; provide engineering information to contractors developers engineers and the public.
11. Review and approve payments for consultants vendors and contractors.
12. Resolve disputes between the City and contractors concerning plans specifications and extra work.
13. Prepare staff reports and make presentations to the City Council commissions and other groups as necessary.
14. Coordinate engineering work with other City divisions consultants developers and property owners.
15. May perform field survey work.
16. May supervise subordinate staff.
17. Perform related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:- Principles and practices of civil engineering and its application to municipal public works and construction.
- Land development including planning and analysis of engineering systems needed for the use of land including streets highways sewage water facility storm drain grading land use and utilities.
- Public works contract administration including the process of contract preparation contractor selection administration of contract work change orders disputes claims equal opportunity and closing of contracts.
- Field and construction survey techniques.
- Design and drafting methods and equipment.
- Civil engineering applied to estimates studies technical reports design plans specifications and professional recommendations for a variety of engineering activities.
- Construction including survey inspection and public works contract administration procedures and engineering materials and methods.
- Principles of supervision training and performance evaluation.
- Pertinent federal state and local codes laws and regulations.
- Prepare and review plans specifications cost estimates and engineering reports.
- Make accurate engineering computations and drawings.
- Coordinate engineering activities with activities of other divisions and outside organizations.
- Write clear concise and accurate technical and non-technical reports correspondence and memoranda; prepare reports agreements and accurate records.
- Take coaching instruction and feedback with a cooperative and positive attitude.
- Deal tactfully with the public high level staff or other public and private agencies contractors private engineers governmental officials and other City employees.
- Explain complicated technical matters in non-technical terms.
- Select train and evaluate staff.
- Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education/Training:- A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
- No experience is required.
- Possession of a valid California drivers license. For out-of-state candidates we will accept an out-of-state drivers license at the time of application; however a California drivers license must be obtained by the time of appointment.
Education/Training:- A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible and professional engineering experience in plan checking design construction or contract management comparable to that of a Junior Engineer with the City of Antioch.
- Possession of a valid California drivers license. For out-of-state candidates we will accept an out-of-state drivers license at the time of application; however a California drivers license must be obtained by the time of appointment.
- Possession of registration as an Engineer-In-Training.
Education/Training:- A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible and professional engineering experience comparable to that of an Assistant Engineer with the City of Antioch.
- Possession of a valid California drivers license. For out-of-state candidates we will accept an out-of-state drivers license at the time of application; however a California drivers license must be obtained by the time of appointment.
- Possession of registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.- Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with occasional exposure to an outdoor field setting and travel from site to site.
- Physical:Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and outdoor field setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop bend kneel crouch reach and twist; to lift carry push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Supplemental Information
EEO/ADA: The City of Antioch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process please contact Human Resources at or prior to the final filing date.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
