Overview

Position Title:Assistant Engineer

Company:City Of Chico

Location:Chico, CA

Job Description:

Under general supervision, to perform responsible engineering work in the design, investigation, and construction of public works and facilities; to perform related work as required.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare plans and specifications for the construction of street, storm drain, sewer line and transportation facilities;*
  • Research project design requirements;*
  • Perform complex calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs;*
  • Assign routine investigation, design and drafting tasks to technical subordinates;
  • Review completed work;*
  • Research publications and industry information sources;
  • Develop revised design and construction standards for public works structures and appurtenances as required;*
  • Prepare and revise plans and specifications for traffic related projects;*
  • Prepare special studies and reports and coordinate traffic and transportation major projects;*
  • Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors and maintenance operations;*
  • Prepare estimates and feasibility reports;*
  • Coordinate and participate in the 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;*

Requirements:

  • Four years of increasingly responsible experience in professional civil engineering, two years of which are equivalent to those duties performed by the Engineering Technician for the City of Chico.
  •  Education in excess of the required level may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.
  • Completion of the equivalent of 60 semester units of college course work toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience in excess of the required level may be substituted for the required education.