Junior Engineer

The County of Riversides TLMA Transportation Department has multiple opportunities for a Junior Engineer in the Project Development Division located in Riverside CA.

The Junior Engineerwill be responsible for research and coordination between the Project Management team and various technical units and/or agencies. The incumbent will also be expected to coordinate with various design consultants as needed. Incumbents will be required to prepare detailed notes/summaries/status updates for distribution to Transportation Division Managers and updates to Transportation Department websites. As an entry-level position in the Project Development Division successful applicants should be able to perform various office and field tasks under close supervision needed to deliver a project Plans Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) package.

The most competitive candidates will have experience utilizing the full Microsoft Office Suite MicroStation V8i or later Inroads V8i or later and will have previous work experience with Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications. Candidates who have successfully completed classes in transportation structural and/or roadway design are encouraged to apply. Candidates in possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) are highly desired.

Examples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to)

Assist in the design and planning of public works improvements facilities and structures by preparing plans profiles and cross-sections; make quantity estimates and horizontal and vertical curve alignment computations and establish tentative gradelines; compute earthwork and design simple hydraulic structures; may participate in inspections during construction.

Record locations on maps reduce field notes and sketch proposed layouts for various installations.

Prepare hydrologic and/or traffic flow studies; conduct field investigations as needed.

Assist in conducting water quality and water rights studies or air quality and emission modeling oriented studies.

Tabulate and summarize statistical data and prepare reports; apply engineering techniques and practices to air and water pollution control problems.

Assist with investigating and responding to public inquires and complaints.

Assist in the preparation of permitting and design documents for regulatory agency approval.

OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in an engineering field that included units in transportation structural or roadway design coursework. (Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for the required education.)

OPTION II
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in an engineering field or possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers within six (6) months of hire.

Experience: Current employment with Riverside County as an Engineering Student Intern or completion of an engineering internship with Riverside County.

ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: The principles of physics and mathematics used in engineering and of their application to engineering problems; topographic and construction surveying stress analysis analytical mechanics and strength of materials; engineering economics and real property descriptions.

Ability to: Prepare the less complex public works designs and make accurate drawings and maps; make accurate computations; reduce field notes and make quantity estimates; prepare reports; maintain effective working relationships with others; use and maintain engineering and technical equipment relating to materials testing and air and water pollution control and abatement.

Other Requirements

License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License. Junior Engineers will perform site visits throughout the County.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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