Assistant Civil Engineer

Job Description

About the Company :

The Assistant Civil Engineer performs professional civil engineering work in the planning, design, technical investigation, review and inspection, and construction of projects in the area of public works including transportation, hydraulics, and structural engineering.

About the Role :

Participate in the preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of water utility, street, storm drain, street lighting, traffic signal, buildings, and related public works projects; research project design requirements; perform complex calculations, prepare estimates of material costs, and prepare project schedules.

Responsibilities :

• Assign routine inspection, investigation, design, and drafting tasks to technical subordinates; review completed work; assist in the solution of difficult problems.
• Research codes, standards, publications, and industry information sources.
• Participate in the development and revision of design and construction standards.
• Participate in the implementation of agency programs and coordinate major projects.
• Investigate and assist in the resolution of field problems affecting clients and contractors, including construction, operations and maintenance of public works facilities.
• Determine and specify survey, mapping, and data collection needs for projects.
• Prepare estimates, schedules and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.
• Participate in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for private developments affecting streets, water and wastewater, drains and related public works facilities and ensure that they meet all agency-imposed requirements.
• Check plans for compliance with agency standards, codes and ordinances.
• Prepare special engineering studies and reports.
• Perform all the essential functions of the Junior Engineer.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment. Two years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering work in the area(s) of assignment. Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate.

Required Skills :

Preferred Skills :

Pay range and compensation package :

Depends on Experience : $50 / hour to $75 / hour.

Benefits : Southstar | DCCM offers a highly competitive compensation package based on experience. Our benefits package includes medical-dental-vision coverage, 401k plan w / employer matching contribution, and continuing education programs.

Location : Santa Fe Springs, CA

Equal Opportunity Statement : At Southstar | DCCM we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the stated criteria for this position, so if you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.