Assistant Engineer
Apply NowCompany: City of Grover Beach, CA
Location: Eureka, CA 95501
Description:
Salary : $73,308.00 - $89,100.00 Annually
Location : Public Works Department, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: AsstEng2025
Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: 04/02/2025
Closing Date: 7/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
DEFINITION:
Under direction of a Public Works Director/City Engineer, the Assistant Engineer performs field and office civil engineering work related to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of City projects and programs in the areas of streets, capital improvement, traffic operations and safety, and building services. Routine to more complex work is performed requiring the application of fundamental engineering principles.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Assistant Engineer is the entry-level class in the professional engineering classification and incumbents will perform a variety of engineering functions in support of the Public Works Department. Incumbents in this position may have limited related work experience and require a higher level of supervision and instruction when performing more complex tasks and assignments. This class is distinguished from the higher level of Associate Engineer in that the Associate Engineer has project management responsibilities and receives only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
Receives general direction from the Public Works Director/City Engineer, Senior Engineer and Associate Engineer.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following):
Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)
Education and/or Experience:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in an engineering curriculum or a field related to the area of assignment and one year of professional engineering experience. Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate issued by the State of California is highly desirable.
License/Certificate/Special Requirements:
At the option of the appointing authority or the City, persons hired into this class may be required to either possess at entry or obtain within specified time limits designated licenses, professional registration, certification or specialized education and training relevant to the area of assignment. Must possess and maintain a valid California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in keeping records and preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents. Hearing sufficient to provide telephone and personal service is required. The nature of the work may require the incumbent to work outdoors, and lift equipment and materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
Retirement
Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula. Employees who are current members of CalPERS (Classic Members); who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS agency and employment with the city will be enrolled in 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula. All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS.
Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
The City pays up to $637.54 towards medical, vision and dental insurance for employee only. Additional amounts are paid by the city of $567.00 for employee plus one and $1,002.00 for full family.
Life Insurance
Covered at 100% by the City.
Deferred Compensation
The City offers a choice of two deferred compensation providers. City match of up to $100.00/month on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
Education Reimbursement Program
Up to $700 in education expenses is available per fiscal year.
Social Security
City participates in Social Security.
Short Term Disability
Paid by employee by payroll deduction.
Long Term Disability
City paid.
Vacation
Accrued at two weeks (80 hours) and increases based on years of service.
Holidays
13 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave
Accrues 96 hours per year to a maximum of 2,000 hours.
Additional Benefits may include: Longevity, Stand-By Pay (Public Works - Maintenance Workers), Education Incentive, Bilingual Incentive and Employee Assistance Program.
01
Do you have a degree in the Engineering field, e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Software Engineering)?
02
How many years of professional engineering experience do you possess?
03
Do you have engineering experience with a public agency or consultant/contract provider to a public agency?
04
Are you currently pursuing any additional certifications or licenses relevant to this position?
05
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please specify additional certifications or licenses you are pursuing and anticipation completion date(s). If you answered "No" to the above question, enter N/A.
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Location : Public Works Department, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: AsstEng2025
Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: 04/02/2025
Closing Date: 7/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
DEFINITION:
Under direction of a Public Works Director/City Engineer, the Assistant Engineer performs field and office civil engineering work related to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of City projects and programs in the areas of streets, capital improvement, traffic operations and safety, and building services. Routine to more complex work is performed requiring the application of fundamental engineering principles.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Assistant Engineer is the entry-level class in the professional engineering classification and incumbents will perform a variety of engineering functions in support of the Public Works Department. Incumbents in this position may have limited related work experience and require a higher level of supervision and instruction when performing more complex tasks and assignments. This class is distinguished from the higher level of Associate Engineer in that the Associate Engineer has project management responsibilities and receives only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
Receives general direction from the Public Works Director/City Engineer, Senior Engineer and Associate Engineer.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following):
- Perform a variety of technical engineering functions related to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of City infrastructure and programs in the areas of streets, storm drains, utilities, parks, facilities, traffic operations and safety, and maintenance services.
- Conducts field and construction site inspections; documents results and ensures contractor compliance with design.
- Prepares designs, specifications, plans, estimates and reports for the development and modification of City infrastructure.
- Conducts studies and performs calculations relative to infrastructure design, evaluates alternatives, makes recommendations and presents reports to superiors and others.
- Prepares a variety of written materials, including routine staff and engineering reports.
- Responds to complaints and assists in solving problems related to construction or City plans; interprets plans and policies; confers with and provides information to property owners, contractors, engineers, consultants and the general public on conformance to standards, plans, specifications and codes.
- Maintains accurate records and files.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)
Education and/or Experience:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in an engineering curriculum or a field related to the area of assignment and one year of professional engineering experience. Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate issued by the State of California is highly desirable.
License/Certificate/Special Requirements:
At the option of the appointing authority or the City, persons hired into this class may be required to either possess at entry or obtain within specified time limits designated licenses, professional registration, certification or specialized education and training relevant to the area of assignment. Must possess and maintain a valid California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in keeping records and preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents. Hearing sufficient to provide telephone and personal service is required. The nature of the work may require the incumbent to work outdoors, and lift equipment and materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
Retirement
Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula. Employees who are current members of CalPERS (Classic Members); who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS agency and employment with the city will be enrolled in 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula. All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS.
Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
The City pays up to $637.54 towards medical, vision and dental insurance for employee only. Additional amounts are paid by the city of $567.00 for employee plus one and $1,002.00 for full family.
Life Insurance
Covered at 100% by the City.
Deferred Compensation
The City offers a choice of two deferred compensation providers. City match of up to $100.00/month on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
Education Reimbursement Program
Up to $700 in education expenses is available per fiscal year.
Social Security
City participates in Social Security.
Short Term Disability
Paid by employee by payroll deduction.
Long Term Disability
City paid.
Vacation
Accrued at two weeks (80 hours) and increases based on years of service.
Holidays
13 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave
Accrues 96 hours per year to a maximum of 2,000 hours.
Additional Benefits may include: Longevity, Stand-By Pay (Public Works - Maintenance Workers), Education Incentive, Bilingual Incentive and Employee Assistance Program.
01
Do you have a degree in the Engineering field, e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Software Engineering)?
- Yes
- No
02
How many years of professional engineering experience do you possess?
03
Do you have engineering experience with a public agency or consultant/contract provider to a public agency?
- Yes
- No
04
Are you currently pursuing any additional certifications or licenses relevant to this position?
- Yes
- No
05
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please specify additional certifications or licenses you are pursuing and anticipation completion date(s). If you answered "No" to the above question, enter N/A.
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