Assistant Civil Engineer (CIP)

• Delivery of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects
• Construction Management
• Project Management
• Engineering Design

Who Were Looking For
The Public Works Capital Improvement Project Team is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to join the team. The ideal candidate is an EIT with experience in delivering capital improvement projects solving engineering related challenges construction management skills and communicating with engineering consultants. Experience in capital infrastructure project delivery and construction is highly addition to the technical skills the ideal candidate has the ability to work well in a team environment strong written and verbal communication skills and a passion for serving the community.

• Choice of a generous monthly stipend for Medical/Dental/Vision or Cash in Lieu of Medical Insurance.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Universal Time Off (combined vacation and sick leave).
• CalPERS Retirement.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2500/fiscal year
  • The City of Rancho Cordova is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Alternate work schedules available
• Onsite fitness area & many more employee perks.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and change business practices.

• Performs subprofessional and professional engineering work by participating in the implementation of the Citys Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Supervises and participates in the development and revision of plans and specifications for the development of various projects including roadway design site development land development traffic signals neighborhood traffic calming and pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
• Supervises and participates in the development and revision of plans and specifications for construction projects related to water utility street storm drain and sanitary sewer pump stations street lighting traffic signal buildings and related public works and City building projects.
• Works with consultant engineers and other agency representatives on private and public projects; research project design requirements building codes publications and industry information.
• Performs complex calculations and prepares estimates of material costs and time considerations; assists in the solution of difficult problems; investigates field problems affecting property owners contractors and maintenance operations; prepares estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.
• Participates in the plan check review and processing of plans for private developments affecting streets sewers drains and related public works facilities and ensures that they meet all City imposed requirements; checks building plans for compliance with City building codes and ordinances.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Basic operations services and activities of a municipal engineering design and construction program.
• Methods materials and techniques used in the design construction and maintenance/operation of public works and utilities programs and activities.
• Basic surveying drafting computer-aided design and modeling techniques and technology.
• Current developments and trends related to professional public works engineering.
• Office procedures methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing spreadsheets and databases.
• English usage spelling punctuation and grammar.
• Basic principles of business correspondence.
• Occupational health and safety standards.
• Basic contract management and administration.
• Basic real estate and right of way acquisition procedures.

• Perform professional engineering computations and learn to check design and prepare engineering plans studies profiles and maps.
• Intermittently analyze work papers reports and special projects.
• Identify and interpret technical and numerical information.
• Observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• Learn and understand City standards and regulations and engineering policies and procedures.
• Learn applicable laws and regulations related to the area of assignment.
• Learn to prepare accurate cost estimates and make related recommendations.
• Learn to analyze and prepare technical reports.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing spreadsheet and database applications.
• Provide high quality economical services to the Rancho Cordova community placing emphasis on responsive customer service.
• Maintain integrity of work by taking responsibility and accountability for completion of work and customer interactions.
• Maintain attention to detail by prioritizing work and coordinating several activities simultaneously despite interruptions.
• Maintain punctuality and attendance at work.
• Effectively contribute collaboratively to a team effort.
• Demonstrate a civic entrepreneurial spirit by generating new innovative ideas and developing better methods to accomplish tasks and complete projects.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Equivalent to the completion of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in civil engineering or a related field.

• One (1) year of technical engineering experience is desirable.
  • Capital Improvement Project specific experience is highly desirable.

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California drivers license.
• Possession of a valid Engineer-In-Training Certificate with 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Rancho Cordova complies with the letter and spirit of the Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities laws in its employment process. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any reasonable accommodation you need in order to participate in the Citys application process.