Associate Engineer Jobs

The City of Anaheim Public Works Department is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Associate Engineer to support the Design Services Section. This position will perform professional and technical engineering work including project management, contract administration, engineering design and related capital programs. An Associate Engineer will also assist higher level engineers on large and complex public works projects or act as a project case engineer on assigned projects.
Candidates must possess two (2) years of professional civil engineering experience, supplemented by a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field. Candidates must also possess an Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT). Possession of a State of California Professional Engineer registration in Civil is highly desirable. An ideal candidate will have experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and the management of public works capital improvement projects and consultants especially for roadway and/or bridge projects.

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Review preliminary and final plans for grading, street and traffic improvements, public utility and telecommunication projects, cost estimates, schedules, and specifications for private development and public improvement projects including street, water, traffic, traffic control, sewer, and storm drain improvements; supervise and assist in project review, design, and contract administration.
Review plans including building, grading, right-of-way construction permits.
Analyze and compute field data pertaining to grades, alignments, and topographical features; perform hydrology, hydraulic, and other calculations.
Coordinate public works and water utility activities with other City departments, divisions, sections, and outside agencies.
Assist higher-level engineers on large and complex development projects or public works construction projects.
Act as a project management engineer on assigned construction projects; administer project from inception to completion including design, review, public meetings, bidding and construction; develop scope of work; serve as liaison to City staff, developers, engineers, consultants, the general public and external agencies on proposed development projects; and develop project timelines and sets priorities.
As assigned, supervise, plan, prioritize, assign, and review the work of project staff; participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
Review work of private engineers and plan check staff for compliance with City standards and practices; review shop drawings submitted by construction contractors; determine engineering requirements for new developments; review and provide recommendations for processing change orders requested by contractors.
Participate in the selection of private consulting engineering services; prepare requests for proposals; conduct interviews and review consultant qualifications; provide recommendations in the selection of consulting engineers.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, participate as the street group representative for the AutoCAD committee. Set standard processes and procedures for the Design Services group AutoCAD work. Perform plan review of street design, profiles and cross sections in AutoCAD. Perform quantity calculations in AutoCAD.
Oversee lower level staff’s AutoCAD work for all internal design of maintenance projects.
Coordinate and oversee projects with other agencies and departments; prepare reports for the City Council.
Confer with architects, engineers, and consultants in the collection of data to prepare cost and construction estimates, legal descriptions, and plans for engineering projects.
Review and update engineering standard drawings, specifications, and design criteria.
Participate in the preparation and administration of the section budget; maintain and monitor budgetary controls; submit cash flow reports.
Respond to questions and inquires from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff regarding engineering and development projects.
Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards and committees; as assigned, attend and participate in a variety of meetings including Planning Commission, Neighborhood Council, and Traffic Calming meetings.
Prepare engineering studies and reports including initial environmental impact reports.
Prepare regional, state, and federal grant applications and monitor and track application requests and approved grant programs.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil engineering, traffic engineering, and surveying/mapping.
Review pavement management systems (PMS) surveys/reports.
Survey and inspect project locations; analyze existing project documentation including maps, drawings, and specifications; meet and confer with city staff and outside agency staff.
Review Right-of-Way layouts, drainage reports, soils reports, water quality plans, pavement structural section designs, and cost estimates to ensure conformance with City requirements, CEQA requirements, and industry standards and best practices.
Review and insure implementation of: water quality requirements from RWQCB guidelines, and mitigation measures from CEQA & NEPA requirements, and industry standards and best practices.
Perform related duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
To view the current benefits summary, visit: https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/30970/Benefits-Summary-Full-Time
For additional information about the City's benefits, visit: www.myanaheimbenefits.com

RETIREMENT BENEFITS – The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.

Note: Pension contribution limitations are set by CalPERS each calendar year, with compensation limit requirements for Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members and Classic members. Employee contributions will be deposited into a 401(a) account after reaching this limit. Employees with CalPERS membership dates prior to July 1, 1996 are not impacted by these limits.

To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit:
https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/4783/CalPERS-Rates