Junior Engineer
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Job Location:
Hayward, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from thisexamination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one yearbut can be extended.
Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed SupplementalQuestionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit theApplication or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.
Applications andsupplemental questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human ResourceServices Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.
Applications andSupplemental Questionnaire for this recruitment will only be accepted online.
DESCRIPTION
The mission ofPublic Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda Countyby providing a safe well-maintained and lasting public works infrastructurethrough accessible responsive and effective services. Public services providedby the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood control planning anddesign storm water pollution control transportation planning and designroadway and flood control maintenance and inspection and construction andbuilding inspections.
The goals of theAgency are to keep roads safe and well maintained provide the highest level offlood protection provide service levels that optimize infrastructure lifecycles minimize deferred maintenance ensure that development and constructionadhere to applicable State and County rules optimize disaster preparednessresponse and recover ensure that the Agencys operations and services minimizenegative impacts on the environment and sustain and advance County and Agencyprograms through a vital business and administrative support system.
For more informationabout the Alameda County Public Works Agency please visit their website at POSITION
In comparison incumbents of the engineering technician classifications such as engineering draftsman and construction inspectors are regarded as technicians giving support to the professional engineers and their assignments are made on a regular working basis rather than as part of a professional development program.
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications the idealcandidate for the Junior Engineer in the Road Design Section and Flood DesignSection will demonstrate proficiency in several key areas:
- Foundation knowledge of transportation or civil engineering concepts related to roadway design traffic engineering and construction.
- Foundation knowledge of civil engineering concepts related to design and construction of open/closed channels drainage systems and flood control facilities.
- Exposure to CAD software such as Autodesk Civil 3D or a willingness to learn design tools used in roadway/flood control projects.
- An eagerness to learn and apply relevant guidelines such as AASHTO Caltrans standards Alameda County Hydrology & Hydraulic Manual and MUTCD to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Enthusiasm for gaining experience in preparing Plans Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) for infrastructure projects.
- Ability to collaborate with team members supervisors and other stakeholders while effectively communicating ideas and project updates.
- Ability to assess site conditions using judgement to collect and document relevant information and clearly communicate findings.
An Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate is preferred butnot required.
Junior Engineers in the Road Design Section are responsiblefor planning designing and implementing public works infrastructure projectsthat enhance transportation safety and accessibility. These projects includethe development of roadways sidewalks bike facilities and bridges with astrong focus on sustainable and community-centered improvements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Must either possess a valid Bachelors Degree in civil engineering awarded by an accredited college or university OR obtain such a degree before being eligible for appointment in the Alameda County classified service.
Possession of a certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the State of California Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.
A Bachelors Degree in engineering from an accredited college or university received prior to the last five years AND professional engineering experience during the last five years.
License: Valid California Motor Vehicle Operators license.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
Fundamentals of physics chemistry and mathematics as required by civil engineering.
Fundamentals of hydraulics mechanics and stress analysis.
Principles and practices of surveying.
Strength properties and uses of engineering construction materials.
Fundamentals of engineering construction techniques.
Common methods of describing real property.
Basic computer software.
English grammar spelling punctuation and sentence structure.
Ability to:
Learn and acquire skill in the more difficult and technical phases of civil engineering.
Do computer aided drafting (CAD).
Operate surveying instruments.
Make legible and precise engineering computations and notes.
Analyze field conditions accurately and recommend an effective course of action.
Prepare technical reports and correspondence.
Use computer software.
Make public presentations and communicate effectively.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
THE EXAMINATION WILLCONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
- A review of applicants application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
- A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified that will be weighted as qualifying only (pass/fail). Candidates who pass the best qualified exam component will move on to the final step in the examination process.
- An oral examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates final examination score. The oral examination may be administered virtually and may contain situational exercises.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHTTO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.
Alameda Countyutilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system iscompetitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity forqualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determinethe qualifications fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of thevacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to theneeds of a current vacant position in which case the eligible list may beexclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may bemore broadly used for both current and future vacancies or for other alternatejobs with comparable scopes of work.
For more informationon the Civil Service Selection process please visit the What You Need toKnow section of our website AND SELECTION PLAN Applicants will beinformed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination processwhich will require their attendance. The following datesare tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: *The combined oralexamination/hiring interview in addition to establishing an eligibility listmay serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in thisclassification. Candidates selected to participate in the oral exam willreceive an email notification at least 10 business days in advance of the examdate. WE RESERVE THE RIGHTTO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN. Alameda County andthe Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in theexamination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals withdisabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the StateFair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) Federal Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) Alameda Countys Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicablestatutes. To request an accommodationdue to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of theexamination/selection process please contact the assigned Human ResourcesRepresentative listed on the job announcement before the last date offiling. Alameda County requiresapplicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request forreasonable order to qualify for a reasonable accommodationapplicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA FEHAand applicable statutes. For more informationregarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures please visit ourwebsite Reasonable Accommodation HRS. The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being For your Financial Future For your Work/Life Balance *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add@ andas accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the My applications button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxand are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Erika Beams Human Resources Analyst All Alameda Countyemployees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and locallaw. Employment with the County requiresthe affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work asordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITY Alameda County has adiverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and isproud to be an equal opportunity aspects of employment are based on merit competence performanceand business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on thebasis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity)national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital statusdisability genetic information age membership in an employee organizationretaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factorsprotected under federal state and local law. Alameda County celebratesdiversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplaceenvironment.TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 p.m. Friday March 13 2026 Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications: March 20 2026 Notification to applicants: March 25 2026 Review of Questionnaire for Best Qualified: Week April 6 2026 Civil Service Oral Examination: * Week May 11 2026 Notification of Exam Results: 2-3 weeks after oral exam concludes TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Department Selection Process: Early to Mid-June 2026 BENEFITS
Conclusion
Human Resource Services Division County of Alameda
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Just east of San Francisco Bay lies Alameda county. The county, which is governed by a five-member board of supervisors, includes the major cities of Hayward, Oakland, San Leandro, and Livermore. Fifty county departments handle services like behavioral health care, emergency medical, ... View more
