Associate Civil Engineer/Assistant Engineer

Job Description: UPDATED SALARY! WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING ENGINEERS TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH OUR TALENTED, INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM IN PROVIDING CRITICAL SERVICES TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY! Join a knowledgeable and motivated team who take pride in doing quality work! The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply. The Benefits of City EmploymentA competitive total compensation package!A 2.5% salary increase effective July 202311 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 'floating holidays' per year, depending on start date and years of service$500 annually for wellnessFlexible schedule (9/80 and 4/10) available with management approvalOpportunity for up to 50% remote after successful completion of probation In addition to offering a rewarding work environment, opportunity for career growth, and an excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice between health plans, and top of the line employer paid (free to you) vision and dental coverage. The Positions: We are currently seeking Engineers to work collaboratively with our talented, interdisciplinary team to strategically execute a broad array of engineering efforts from planning concept to Notice of Completion. With a goal for sustainable infrastructure, Associate Civil Engineers and Assistant Engineers in the Capital Projects Engineering (CPE) Division perform a range of engineering tasks to design and construct public works, utilities and related projects for a wide range of Departments within the City of Santa Rosa. The CPE Division is comprised of a diverse, dedicated team of Engineers, Engineering Technicians, Surveyors, and administrative support staff whose scope ultimately includes projects to rehabilitate, upgrade, and expand virtually all aspects of the City's infrastructure - from transportation projects and bridge projects (including the 101 pedestrian overpass), to facilities projects (including interior remodels, Emergency Operation Centers, fire stations, community centers), to creek restoration projects, to water and wastewater infrastructure projects, and everything in between. The City is exploring and excited about Design-Build project delivery as an alternative delivery strategy. Capital Projects at the City of Santa Rosa are primarily funded through sewer and water rates, gas taxes, development fees, storm water utility revenue, and grants, as well as other transportation-related Federal, State, and local funding sources. We have multiple vacant positions to be filled and aim to create a diverse engineering team to manage the upcoming project load. Appointment at the level of Associate Civil Engineer or Assistant Engineer will depend on the level of your licensure. If you would like to be a member of our team, we warmly welcome your application. Associate Civil Engineer candidates must possess a certificate of registration as a professional engineer in civil engineering in the State of California prior to appointment. Assistant Engineer candidates must possess an Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate prior to appointment. Annual salary range for Assistant Engineer: $96,407 - $117,298 Please note, we also have a Supervising Engineer position available. If you are interested in applying for the Supervising Engineer position, you will need to apply separately to the concurrent recruitment being conducted at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srcity The Successful Candidate will: Have experience in the design and construction of public and/or private infrastructureHave a keen interest in public servicePossess a certificate of registration as a professional engineer in civil engineering in the State of California OR possess an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate prior to employmentBe able to focus their engineering, technical, and communication skillsets to optimize how our department manages the repair and replacement of infrastructureWork effectively in collaboration with a team, as well as independently Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the section process that may consist of an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department selection interviews. It is anticipated that interviews will take place towards mid-September. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Amanda Suhrke via email at asuhrke@srcity.org. Examples of Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties:The following duties are considered essential for this job classification:Assist in the solution of complex technical problemsReview work completed by assigned staffReview reports and check plans for conformance with design standards, codes and regulationsInvestigate field conditions affecting property owners, contractors and maintenance operationsRespond to inquiries and complaints from the public by mail, over the telephone, and/or at a public counterMake field inspections of buildings and/or utility, drainage, and street infrastructure under construction to insure proper execution of critical structural phases as designed and shown on the approved plans or otherwise required by applicable special provisions, design standards, codes and ordinancesSign and stamp civil engineering documents including studies, reports, plans and specificationsMake field investigations of existing improvements, buildings and infrastructure and prepare reports based on findingsAdminister contracts for construction projectsSupervise and participate in the preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of water, sewer, sewage treatment, street, storm drain, bicycle/pedestrian, traffic signal, creek restoration and other public infrastructure projectsPerform complex calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costsPrepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structuresPrepare special engineering studies and reportsCoordinate utilities activities with other City departments, divisions and sections and with outside agenciesCoordinate public information and/or education programs related to assigned projectsMake presentations to the City Council, Board of Public Utilities, and to various other boards and commissionsDevelop and revise design and construction standards for public infrastructureResearch project design requirementsAssign investigation, design, AutoCAD, and drafting tasks to technical staffSupervise, train and evaluate assigned technical staffCollect field samples for testing and analyze test resultsOrder survey, mapping and data collectionResearch publications and industry information sources related to assigned projectsServe as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards and committees on public works or utility mattersPerform related duties as assigned Required Qualifications Associate Civil EngineerKnowledge of: Principles and practices of civil and structural engineering as applied to public works, utilities, or building construction projects; methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works, utilities or building construction projects; modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding engineering; City engineering policies and procedures; and effective problem solving techniques. Depending on assignment area, qualifications may include knowledge of principles and practices of engineer's cost estimating, the Subdivision Map Act and principles of the subdivision of land, and/or engineering design principles, practices and methods with emphasis on hydraulics and sanitary engineering. Ability to: Make complex engineering computations, including estimating time and materials costs; 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; perform complex professional engineering work with a minimum of supervision; and effectively resolve work-related problems. In addition, some assignments require the ability to make effective presentations to groups. Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience - Sufficient engineering experience comparable to the level of an Assistant Engineer in the City of Santa Rosa to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed on the job description; Education- Equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a related field. Required License(s): This classification requires the use of a personal or City vehicle while conducting City business. In order to drive, individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely and must possess a valid, Class C, California motor vehicle operator's license.Professional Registration: Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to appointment, a certificate of registration as a professional engineer in civil engineering in the State of California is required. Assistant EngineerKnowledge of: Principles and practices of engineering as applied to public works, utilities, building construction or structural design; methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works, utilities, or building construction projects; modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding engineering; computer aided design, modeling and other software applications. Ability to: Make complex engineering computations and check, design and supervise the preparation of engineering plans and studies; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; use and care for engineering instruments and equipment; maintain harmonious relationships with those contacted in the course of work; comprehend and draw inferences from written material. Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience - Sufficient years of experience in professional engineering work to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed on the job description; Education - Equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Possession of an Engineer-in-Training certificate at the time of appointment may be substituted for the education requirement. Required License and Certificate This classification requires the ability to perform work at various locations. Individuals must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle safely and possess a valid California driver's license, or be able to demonstrate the ability to travel on scheduled or unscheduled visits to various City facilities or work locations which may or may not be reachable by public transportation. Possession of an Engineer-In-Training Certificate, or the ability to obtain one prior to appointment, is required. A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a closely related field may be substituted for the certificate requirement. Additional Information Working conditions for positions in this classification vary depending on department and division or section assignment. In all assignments, incumbents communicate orally with others, both face to face and using the telephone, in order to respond to inquiries and complaints from customers and when conducting project-related public education activities. All assignments require incumbents to read and interpret construction drawings, such as improvement plans, maps and/or blueprints; to sit or stand for extended periods of time with the ability to move about at will; and to review and/or check the work products of others when preparing, reviewing, checking and interpreting plans and/or construction drawings. Incumbents frequently use a terminal or personal computer keyboard, which requires repetitive arm/hand movement, to prepare written materials such as construction specifications, engineering reports, e-mail messages, City Council packages and other correspondence, and when performing design functions using AutoCAD. Incumbents communicate orally in a group setting while conducting project-related public meetings and making presentations to the City Council or other groups. All assignments also require incumbents to walk over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces when investigating field conditions, performing field inspections, and/or collecting field samples for testing; and to use calibrated instruments to measure distances for plans and/or maps. Incumbents prepare charts, graphs, maps or similar objects when preparing schedules or sketching details for customers. Also in these assignments, incumbents observe or monitor data to comply with design, construction and safety standards, as when reviewing engineering calculations for compliance with standard practice or when reviewing technical reports on hazardous materials sites; and estimate labor or material costs from work plans in order to prepare design and construction cost estimates and/or to prepare budgets. On construction sites during field inspections, incumbents in these assignments hear and respond to vehicle backup alarms; observe or monitor objects or people to ensure compliance with safety standards, such as when checking trench shoring and use of vests and hardhats; and work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements. These assignments also require incumbents to discriminate among colors when preparing and/or reading maps with colors as the legend and when reviewing AutoCAD drawings; and to climb ladders or steps, use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body, and coordinate movement of more than one limb simultaneously when conducting field investigations or inspections. The City of Santa Rosa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Company Description: The City of Santa Rosa, a charter city incorporated in 1868, is the county seat of Sonoma County, one of California's premier wine growing regions, and it is the gateway to tourist destinations in the redwoods and on the coast. Santa Rosa is the 26th largest city in the state. it occupies 41 square miles and serves a population of 170,236. The City of Santa Rosa provides a full range of services including police and fire protect