Associate Civil Engineer (Development Services)
City of Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, United States
THIS POSITION IS FOR ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER
With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.
This position is in the Development Review Section within the Engineering and Water Resources Division of the Department of Utilities (DOU). The primary responsibilities include subdivision plan review related to water, wastewater, and drainage requirements, reviewing construction material submittals, addressing Requests for Information (RFI) during construction projects, assisting in commercial building permit reviews, and ensuring all assigned plan checks are completed accurately and meet review requirements. Responsibilities also may include answering DOU related questions, coordinating with DOU field staff, reviewing proposed abandonments of DOU infrastructure, DOU Encroachment Permit Review, and/or creating fee estimates.
Ideal candidate for this position will be a highly motivated self‑starter and team player who can meet deadlines and learn on the job. Some experience in development plan review and/or plan creation related to water, wastewater, and drainage infrastructure is preferred.
ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER / ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER
Perform professional civil engineering work in planning, design, technical investigation, and construction of projects in the areas of public works, transportation, hydraulics, and structural engineering.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Assistant Civil Engineer
This journey‑level class does not require registration. Positions are flexibly staffed and normally filled by advancement from the Junior Engineer class. Incumbents perform moderately difficult professional engineering work and are considered a continuing training status; responsibilities increase with experience, and they may be reassigned to the next higher class once registration is received.
Supervise and participate in the preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of water utility, street, storm drain and sanitary sewer pump stations, street lighting, traffic signal, buildings, and related public works and City building projects; research project design requirements; perform complex calculations and prepare estimates of material costs and time considerations.
Assign routine inspection, investigation, design, and drafting tasks to technical subordinates; review completed work; assist in the solution of difficult problems.
Research building codes, publications and industry information sources.
Develop and revise design and construction standards.
Participate in the implementation of the City’s traffic and transportation engineering programs; prepare and revise plans and specifications for traffic related projects; prepare special studies and reports and coordinate major projects.
Participate in the City’s Building Code Compliance program.
Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations.
Order survey, mapping, and data collection.
Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.
Administer contracts for construction projects.
Participate in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for private developments affecting streets, sewers, drains and related public works facilities and ensure that they meet all City imposed requirements.
Check building plans for compliance with City building codes and ordinances.
Prepare special engineering studies and reports.
Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on public works, utility matters, or building code appeals issues.
Coordinate planning, design, and construction activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections, and with outside agencies.
May supervise, train, and evaluate lower level professional, technical and clerical subordinates.
Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed may necessarily be performed by each individual holding this classification.
Assistant Civil Engineer – Knowledge of
Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to public works, utilities, traffic, or building construction projects.
Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works, building and utilities projects.
Modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding civil engineering and building codes and ordinances.
Assistant Civil Engineer – Ability to
Make complex engineering computations and to check, design, and supervise the preparation of engineering plans and studies.
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment.
Experience and Education
Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge includes one year of experience in professional civil engineering work in one of the assignment areas.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major study in civil engineering.
-Or- possession of an Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) certificate.
Associate Civil Engineer – Additional Qualification
City engineering policies and procedures.
Principles of supervision and training.
Associate Civil Engineer – Ability to
Perform complex professional engineering work with a minimum of supervision.
Supervise and train subordinates.
Experience and Education – Associate Class
Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Two years of experience comparable to that of an Assistant Civil Engineer in the City of Sacramento.
License or Certificate
Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California. The registration must be verifiable.
Probationary Period
Employees must successfully complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
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With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.
This position is in the Development Review Section within the Engineering and Water Resources Division of the Department of Utilities (DOU). The primary responsibilities include subdivision plan review related to water, wastewater, and drainage requirements, reviewing construction material submittals, addressing Requests for Information (RFI) during construction projects, assisting in commercial building permit reviews, and ensuring all assigned plan checks are completed accurately and meet review requirements. Responsibilities also may include answering DOU related questions, coordinating with DOU field staff, reviewing proposed abandonments of DOU infrastructure, DOU Encroachment Permit Review, and/or creating fee estimates.
Ideal candidate for this position will be a highly motivated self‑starter and team player who can meet deadlines and learn on the job. Some experience in development plan review and/or plan creation related to water, wastewater, and drainage infrastructure is preferred.
ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER / ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER
Perform professional civil engineering work in planning, design, technical investigation, and construction of projects in the areas of public works, transportation, hydraulics, and structural engineering.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Assistant Civil Engineer
This journey‑level class does not require registration. Positions are flexibly staffed and normally filled by advancement from the Junior Engineer class. Incumbents perform moderately difficult professional engineering work and are considered a continuing training status; responsibilities increase with experience, and they may be reassigned to the next higher class once registration is received.
Supervise and participate in the preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of water utility, street, storm drain and sanitary sewer pump stations, street lighting, traffic signal, buildings, and related public works and City building projects; research project design requirements; perform complex calculations and prepare estimates of material costs and time considerations.
Assign routine inspection, investigation, design, and drafting tasks to technical subordinates; review completed work; assist in the solution of difficult problems.
Research building codes, publications and industry information sources.
Develop and revise design and construction standards.
Participate in the implementation of the City’s traffic and transportation engineering programs; prepare and revise plans and specifications for traffic related projects; prepare special studies and reports and coordinate major projects.
Participate in the City’s Building Code Compliance program.
Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations.
Order survey, mapping, and data collection.
Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.
Administer contracts for construction projects.
Participate in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for private developments affecting streets, sewers, drains and related public works facilities and ensure that they meet all City imposed requirements.
Check building plans for compliance with City building codes and ordinances.
Prepare special engineering studies and reports.
Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on public works, utility matters, or building code appeals issues.
Coordinate planning, design, and construction activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections, and with outside agencies.
May supervise, train, and evaluate lower level professional, technical and clerical subordinates.
Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed may necessarily be performed by each individual holding this classification.
Assistant Civil Engineer – Knowledge of
Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to public works, utilities, traffic, or building construction projects.
Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works, building and utilities projects.
Modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding civil engineering and building codes and ordinances.
Assistant Civil Engineer – Ability to
Make complex engineering computations and to check, design, and supervise the preparation of engineering plans and studies.
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment.
Experience and Education
Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge includes one year of experience in professional civil engineering work in one of the assignment areas.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major study in civil engineering.
-Or- possession of an Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) certificate.
Associate Civil Engineer – Additional Qualification
City engineering policies and procedures.
Principles of supervision and training.
Associate Civil Engineer – Ability to
Perform complex professional engineering work with a minimum of supervision.
Supervise and train subordinates.
Experience and Education – Associate Class
Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Two years of experience comparable to that of an Assistant Civil Engineer in the City of Sacramento.
License or Certificate
Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California. The registration must be verifiable.
Probationary Period
Employees must successfully complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
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