City of Irwindale
Excellent Benefits Package
Health, Dental, and Vision premiums paid at 100% for the employee and eligible dependents. Choice of CalPERS health plans. Retiree medical (subject to vesting). Bilingual pay, education incentive, tuition reimbursement program. Overview
The City of Irwindale is seeking a motivated
Assistant Engineer
to support the design, management, and inspection of a wide variety of public infrastructure and capital improvement projects. This role offers the opportunity to work both in the field and in the office, preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates using CADD and other software, while coordinating with contractors, consultants, and city staff to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. You’ll be involved in maintaining and improving vital public facilities including city streets, sidewalks, storm drains, sewers, and traffic signal systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for public service to make a direct impact in their community. If you’re ready to bring your engineering expertise to a collaborative and mission-driven team, we encourage you to apply today! The following duties are typical for this classification. 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 business needs and changing business practices. Responsibilities
Provides support for the design, preparation, and construction engineering of capital improvement projects including controlling cost and scheduling; oversees and coordinates contractors, consultants, vendors, and city staff to execute and complete capital projects; negotiates, administers, and controls public works contracts and documents. Designs and prepares drawings, plans, specifications, cost/quantity estimates, and reports for public works maintenance projects for streets, sewers, sidewalks, storm drains, and traffic signals. Prepares capital improvement project bid packages; evaluates construction bids/proposals and recommends award of contract for public work projects. Provides support for the review and approval of plans and reports for private development projects. Performs field/construction inspections and surveys; conducts final inspections of construction projects to ensure conformance with plans and specifications. Prepares reports and provides recommendations related to civil engineering projects including traffic, transportation, capital improvement projects and other specialized projects. Oversees traffic signal and street lighting maintenance; oversees maintenance contracts for storm drains, catch basins, sewers, and pump stations. Provides support for traffic accident investigations; organizes and compiles traffic collision reports as needed. Records, investigates, and resolves public complaints regarding public infrastructure. Processes and issues encroachment permits and coordinates inspection of related improvements. Assists in the preparation of legal descriptions for easements, deeds, and annexations. Provides assistance to contractors, engineers, and the general public on engineering policies and procedures. Performs related duties as required. Education and Experience Guidelines
Education/Training:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field. Experience:
Two years of civil engineering experience. License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license. Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-In-Training from the State of California. Qualifications
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of
Operations, services, and activities of a municipal engineering design and construction program. Principles and practices of civil engineering. Principles and practices of traffic engineering. Structural, street, and highway design principles. Scientific and mathematical principles as applied to civil engineering. Basic principles and practices of project management and administration. Methods and techniques of contract negotiations and administration. Basic principles and practices of project budget preparation and control. Methods, materials, and techniques used in civil engineering projects including those used in the design and construction of development projects. Methods and techniques of engineering plan review and analysis. Methods and techniques of conducting site and field investigation. Principles and practices of field surveying. Drafting methods, techniques, and equipment including those used in computer aided drafting. Engineering maps and records. Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information related to innovations and trends in civil and traffic engineering design and development. Principles and practices of business correspondence and technical report preparation. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet applications, and specialized engineering software programs. Principles and practices of geographic information systems programs. Occupational health and safety standards. Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations. Ability to
Perform a variety of professional engineering duties involved in the design, development, and construction management of a variety of construction/capital improvement projects. Assist in the project management of assigned design and construction projects. Prepare, review, interpret, analyze, and modify engineering plans, drawings, specifications, contract documents, and engineering reports for conformance to professional standards and approved budgets. Collect, assimilate, and evaluate data and prepare recommendations related to civil engineering projects. Perform engineering computations and calculations. Prepare bid documents, contract documents, specifications, cost estimates and engineering drawings. Inspect public works projects for conformance with plans and specifications. Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures. Respond to questions and inquiries from a variety of sources regarding engineering and development projects. Prepare clear and concise administrative and technical reports. Conduct analytical traffic studies accurately and reliably. Use and care for engineering, surveying, and drafting instruments and equipment. Work independently in the absence of supervision. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed and only those candidates whose applications and resume most clearly demonstrate the job related experience, education, and training sought by the City shall be selected to move forward in the recruitment process, which may consist of a written exam, performance tests, and oral interviews. The final candidate must successfully complete a thorough background which may include: medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check, and fingerprinting. Application Procedure
Complete an online application at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/irwindaleca . The online application process allows you to attach electronic documents (i.e. resume, certifications) that you would like the hiring department to take into consideration when reviewing your application. Please feel free to contact Human Resources at
(626) 430-2298
or
hr@irwindaleca.gov
should you have any questions or need assistance. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout process. All applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The City of Irwindale does not discriminate and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Health, Dental, and Vision premiums paid at 100% for the employee and eligible dependents. Choice of CalPERS health plans. Retiree medical (subject to vesting). Bilingual pay, education incentive, tuition reimbursement program. Overview
The City of Irwindale is seeking a motivated
Assistant Engineer
to support the design, management, and inspection of a wide variety of public infrastructure and capital improvement projects. This role offers the opportunity to work both in the field and in the office, preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates using CADD and other software, while coordinating with contractors, consultants, and city staff to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. You’ll be involved in maintaining and improving vital public facilities including city streets, sidewalks, storm drains, sewers, and traffic signal systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for public service to make a direct impact in their community. If you’re ready to bring your engineering expertise to a collaborative and mission-driven team, we encourage you to apply today! The following duties are typical for this classification. 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 business needs and changing business practices. Responsibilities
Provides support for the design, preparation, and construction engineering of capital improvement projects including controlling cost and scheduling; oversees and coordinates contractors, consultants, vendors, and city staff to execute and complete capital projects; negotiates, administers, and controls public works contracts and documents. Designs and prepares drawings, plans, specifications, cost/quantity estimates, and reports for public works maintenance projects for streets, sewers, sidewalks, storm drains, and traffic signals. Prepares capital improvement project bid packages; evaluates construction bids/proposals and recommends award of contract for public work projects. Provides support for the review and approval of plans and reports for private development projects. Performs field/construction inspections and surveys; conducts final inspections of construction projects to ensure conformance with plans and specifications. Prepares reports and provides recommendations related to civil engineering projects including traffic, transportation, capital improvement projects and other specialized projects. Oversees traffic signal and street lighting maintenance; oversees maintenance contracts for storm drains, catch basins, sewers, and pump stations. Provides support for traffic accident investigations; organizes and compiles traffic collision reports as needed. Records, investigates, and resolves public complaints regarding public infrastructure. Processes and issues encroachment permits and coordinates inspection of related improvements. Assists in the preparation of legal descriptions for easements, deeds, and annexations. Provides assistance to contractors, engineers, and the general public on engineering policies and procedures. Performs related duties as required. Education and Experience Guidelines
Education/Training:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field. Experience:
Two years of civil engineering experience. License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license. Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-In-Training from the State of California. Qualifications
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of
Operations, services, and activities of a municipal engineering design and construction program. Principles and practices of civil engineering. Principles and practices of traffic engineering. Structural, street, and highway design principles. Scientific and mathematical principles as applied to civil engineering. Basic principles and practices of project management and administration. Methods and techniques of contract negotiations and administration. Basic principles and practices of project budget preparation and control. Methods, materials, and techniques used in civil engineering projects including those used in the design and construction of development projects. Methods and techniques of engineering plan review and analysis. Methods and techniques of conducting site and field investigation. Principles and practices of field surveying. Drafting methods, techniques, and equipment including those used in computer aided drafting. Engineering maps and records. Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information related to innovations and trends in civil and traffic engineering design and development. Principles and practices of business correspondence and technical report preparation. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet applications, and specialized engineering software programs. Principles and practices of geographic information systems programs. Occupational health and safety standards. Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations. Ability to
Perform a variety of professional engineering duties involved in the design, development, and construction management of a variety of construction/capital improvement projects. Assist in the project management of assigned design and construction projects. Prepare, review, interpret, analyze, and modify engineering plans, drawings, specifications, contract documents, and engineering reports for conformance to professional standards and approved budgets. Collect, assimilate, and evaluate data and prepare recommendations related to civil engineering projects. Perform engineering computations and calculations. Prepare bid documents, contract documents, specifications, cost estimates and engineering drawings. Inspect public works projects for conformance with plans and specifications. Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures. Respond to questions and inquiries from a variety of sources regarding engineering and development projects. Prepare clear and concise administrative and technical reports. Conduct analytical traffic studies accurately and reliably. Use and care for engineering, surveying, and drafting instruments and equipment. Work independently in the absence of supervision. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed and only those candidates whose applications and resume most clearly demonstrate the job related experience, education, and training sought by the City shall be selected to move forward in the recruitment process, which may consist of a written exam, performance tests, and oral interviews. The final candidate must successfully complete a thorough background which may include: medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check, and fingerprinting. Application Procedure
Complete an online application at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/irwindaleca . The online application process allows you to attach electronic documents (i.e. resume, certifications) that you would like the hiring department to take into consideration when reviewing your application. Please feel free to contact Human Resources at
(626) 430-2298
or
hr@irwindaleca.gov
should you have any questions or need assistance. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout process. All applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The City of Irwindale does not discriminate and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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