Engineer I Jobs

Class Summary

Under general supervision, performs entrance-level professional civil engineering work in connection with surveying, designing, construction, and maintenance of Public Works projects and surface water and groundwater projects; and performs other work as required.

Representative Duties

Coordinates with a survey crew in making preliminary surveys for City water projects; prepares plans, specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates for the design and construction of storm drains, hydraulic structures, street improvements and waste water treatment facilities, and hydraulic structures, river weirs, canals, canal headgates, levees, pipelines, and ground-water facilities; prepares contracts and specifications for design; conducts traffic studies and analyzes traffic characteristics and volume; prepares cost estimates for design projects; prepares environmental evaluations and documentations for water and other design projects; writes letters pertaining to the construction of City projects; carries out inspection of street maintenance work and minor construction projects; answer counter inquiries and give out information; calculates and records field data from river and canal measuring stations; assists in maintaining Kern River Central Records system; checks complaints from public, water districts, and water consumers; and performs other work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Traininq and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college with a degree in engineering; possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer in Training by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers may be substituted for required education.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Knowledge of the modern principles and practices of civil engineering; knowledge of mathematics and physics as applied to engineering; knowledge of modern methods in the construction and maintenance of Public Works and water projects; some knowledge of topographic and construction surveying, stress analysis, and analytical mechanics and the strength, properties, and uses of construction materials.

Ability to prepare accurate drawings, maps, and technical reports; ability to use engineering and drafting equipment; ability to understand and operate office personal computers.

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid Class 3 California driver's license.

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• General Supervisory & Management Unit (coming soon)
• Fire Safety Unit
• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Police Safety Unit

VACATION: Accrual rate is determined by bargaining unit.
1-4 years of service: 10 days per year.
5-13 years of service: 15 days per year.
14+ years of service: 20 days per year.

VACATION - FIRE SAFETY SHIFT PERSONNEL ONLY:
1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts)
5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts)
16+ years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts)

HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year.

SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees.

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the City's Employee Benefit website for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement website for additional information.