Assistant/Associate Engineer
The County of Yuba is currently recruiting to create an employment list for the Public Works Department in the Community Development and Services Agency. Currently, there is one vacancy that may be filled at either the Associate Engineer or Assistant Engineer level depending on qualifications. This class is alternately staffed and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications and expectations for the higher level class.
About the Position:
Incumbent to this position will perform engineering work, including preparing design plans, specifications and engineering estimates related to roads, bridges, culverts and other County infrastructure; project management; assist in developing and administering professional services or construction project contracts; review plans and inspect projects; collect and present data and prepare reports; provide information and advice to the public and perform related work as assigned.
Assistant Engineer: is the entry level in the civil engineer series. Initially under close supervision, will provide assistance to management staff or higher level engineers in the areas of research, data collection, project administration, preparation of reports and preparation of engineering plans and specifications. Assignments are intended to provide background in the fundamental principles and practices of public service engineering.
Associate Engineer: is the journey level in the civil engineer series. Under general supervision incumbents independently conduct design, research and construction project inspection and analyses for a variety of projects within the county. Responsibilities may also include providing work direction to technical support staff.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have excellent project management abilities and the skills to prioritize and manage their time while coordinating project activities and mediating problems as they arise. Experience performing field inspections and conducting topographic surveys, analyzing survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints and other geographical data is preferred. The successful incumbent will also have strong written communication skills and proficiency writing staff reports. The ideal candidate will also have experience designing plans and specifications for road and bridge projects as well as be familiar with Auto-CAD and other software programs for technical modeling, calculation, database, mapping and drafting.
Required Qualifications:
Assistant Engineer Minimum:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or institution recognized by an Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET). OR a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or institution not recognized by an ABET, and possession of a California Engineering-In-Training (EIT) Certificate. OR Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a foreign or non-US college or university and an evaluation of the educational units from a U.S. accredited college or university or an approved agency verifying the coursework is equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of two years experience equivalent to the County’s class of Engineering Technician in the U.S. Preferred: In addition to the minimum, possession of a California Engineering-in-Training (EIT) Certificate and up to two years of additional engineering experience.
Associate Engineer Minimum:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or institution and four years of civil engineering in a public agency or equivalent. OR Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, possession of a California Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate and two years of civil engineering practice in a public agency or equivalent. Preferred: In addition to the minimum, possession of a California Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate and additional years of civil engineering experience in a public agency setting.
Work Environment:
Generally a typical office environment. Position may work with exposure to heavy traffic, hazardous terrain, chemicals, and various weather conditions (sometimes extreme).
About CDSA:
The Community Development and Services Agency (CDSA) strives to improve the overall quality of life for our residents and fiscal health of our businesses by coordinating the orderly growth and development of the County. We accomplish this by providing proper implementation of related regulations, providing community services, and by providing operation, maintenance, and expansion of Public Works infrastructure.
About Yuba County:
Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.