Associate Civil Engineer

About the role

The General Purpose Civil Engineer position involves performing technical engineering work in the design and completion of construction, engineering, drainage/flood control, and other civil engineering infrastructure projects. The incumbent assumes technical responsibility for coordinating, preparing, and reviewing complete projects, including engineering reports, calculations, plans, and special provisions.

Responsibilities

• Assumes technical responsibility for coordinating/preparing/reviewing complete projects, including engineering reports, calculations, plans and special provisions in accordance with City standards and codes.
• Performs drafting and computing work; gathers, compiles, reviews and validates calculations and field data for the design, layout and construction of roadway, flood control, traffic control, infrastructure and related projects.
• Makes structural and technical engineering analysis of proposed projects; evaluates need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations; reviews plans for conformity to uniform codes, local ordinances, and state and Federal regulations.
• Makes field tests and takes samples for laboratory test of materials; inspects jobsites to assure work quality and assure that jobsites and work activities are in compliance with all laws, regulations, policies and safety standards.
• Responds to questions from citizens and agencies on engineering projects and plans.
• Maintains records and files associated with engineering projects.
• Interprets and explains technical specifications, and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Writes technical and analytical reports, and makes technical estimates of a specialized nature in connection with civil engineering projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and three (3) years of experience in civil engineering projects or closely related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) by the California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required.
• Fundamental principles, practices and techniques of civil engineering.
• Civil engineering methods and practices for project planning, designs, technical plans, specifications, estimates, and reports.
• Principles of design, construction and maintenance of public works projects.
• Stages in the construction process when defects can be detected, and the types of tests performed on construction materials and components.
• Federal, state, city and county safety and zoning rules and regulations.
• Federal state and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards, protocols, specifications and guidelines for public works construction.

Skills

• Analyzing issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations based on findings.
• Interpreting and applying engineering standards and procedures, federal and state rules and regulations, and city policies and procedures.
• Reading and interpreting engineering plans and specifications, plats and other related documents.
• Analyzing and evaluating technical engineering data and construction documentation.
• Checking designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications of engineering projects.
• Reviewing and verifying mathematical calculations.
• Making accurate drawings and maps and keeping accurate field notes.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing complex engineering software applications, including AutoCAD.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees, officials, and representatives from other local, state and Federal agencies.

Benefits

The City of Compton offers a comprehensive fringe benefits program including: retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.