ENGINEERING AIDE

Open to all qualified candidates. Tentative examination dates: blind application & supplemental scoring the week of 09/21/26, oral interviews the week of 09/28/26. Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances.

About the role

Under direct supervision, performs entry-level para-professional engineering work involving basic engineering knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine work in plotting cross sections, profiles, and contours.
• Checks applications for permits and connections against departmental drawings and records.
• Verifies existing improvements from maps; makes additions to maps.
• Computes and indicates changes in lot lines on maps; computes changes or assessments from frontage or area.
• Compiles data for plans, specifications, and reports.
• Makes calculations using algebra and trigonometry.
• Prepares maps, layouts, plans, and drawings from rough or detailed sketches or notes.
• Traces drawings and maps; posts new data on maps and drawings.
• Draws graphs and charts to illustrate statistical data.
• Secures information from public records using knowledge of engineering terms and drafting.

Requirements

• Knowledge of drafting instruments, techniques, and practices.
• Knowledge of standard terminology, techniques, practices, and equipment used in engineering surveying, drafting, hydrography, and inspection.
• Knowledge of algebra and trigonometry.
• Ability to perform data entry and use calculators to perform arithmetic computations quickly, neatly, and accurately.
• Ability to read and interpret maps and simple engineering drawings.
• Ability to sketch, trace, delineate, and letter.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions or established procedures in performing a variety of simple tasks requiring careful execution.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

Qualifications

Completion of two years of college coursework (60 semester units) with emphasis in engineering or a related subject, including coursework in drafting, algebra, and trigonometry with a grade of "C" or better.

A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent may be required at time of appointment.