Engineering Aide

Under general supervision, participates in a variety of civil engineering work involving both field and office support of engineering projects; assists in preparation of reports, exhibits and bid specifications; organizes and maintains engineering documents and records; and provides support to professional engineering staff. The following duties are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address needs of Public Works Department. 

• Provide staff assistance on engineering projects; conduct research to determine available data; assist with preparation of preliminary designs and plans; review with professional engineering staff. 
• Perform field investigations and gather data for the preparation of the design phase of in-house projects.
• Respond to inquiries from contractors, utility companies, consultants and the general public regarding City construction projects.
• Assist engineers in the preparation of bid specifications and construction design specifications for capital improvement projects; prepare exhibits and reports as required. 
• Assist in administering less complex engineering projects; process approval of contractor payments. 
• Prepare and review various reports for a variety of engineering activities. 
• Review traffic control plans for compliance. 
• Research project files for staff and the general public. Respond to inquiries and requests from the general public, business community and contractors regarding public works projects and programs.
• Perform a variety of related office or field tasks to gather, analyze and record data; prepare a variety of memos, letters and other correspondence related to plan reviews. 
• Conduct field inspections as necessary. 
• Assist in counter staff duties, which includes, but is not limited to, performing the role of department counter staff when needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting.
• Knowledge of current codes and regulatory standards governing the state’s engineering activities of public works construction.
• Knowledge of practices followed in the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates.

Skill and Ability to:

• Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
• Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computers, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
• Skill in operating various software, including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, management, contractors, consultants and the general public.

Training and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be graduation or current enrollment in an engineering degree program at an ABET accredited University or two years of experience as engineering technician

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid California driver's license required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
• Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Requires the ability to stand for long periods.
• Requires the ability to walk long distances.
• Performs lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job.
• May be required to work in inclement weather without effective protection from sun, cold and rain.
• May be required to traverse hilly or rocky terrain.
• May be required to wear protective apparel including goggles, face protectors, aprons, shoes and oxygen breathing apparatus.
• May be required to work within enclosed spaces or at heights above ground level.
• May be required to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.
• May be required to work evenings or weekends.

Salary : $25