Assistant Engineer

City of Irvine
Irvine, California United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 13, 2024
  • Salary: $79,435.20 - $124,904.00 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Job Description

    The City of Irvine has one vacancy for the position of Assistant Engineer in the Project Management Division of the Public Works & Sustainability Department. This division ensures that construction within public right-of-way complies with adopted codes and engineering standards and participates in the design of capital improvement projects to ensure they are completed within budget and on schedule.

    The Assistant Engineer in this assignment may perform engineering duties including design, consultant selection and oversight, project management, review of construction plans, review engineering cost estimates, and review of specifications. This person will be expected to work closely with other City departments and regional government agencies.

    The ideal candidate for this position should possess strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, as well as good customer services skills, in addition to being able to manage projects, track details and work well under pressure.

    Your Impact
    • Performs technical engineering reviews of plans, specifications, studies, and reports for the construction, alteration, and/or maintenance of roads, storm drainage systems, sidewalks, trails, traffic intersections, signing/striping, facility/tentative improvement or other related projects.
    • Assists in the preparation of staff reports, City ordinances, resolutions and engineering manuals.
    • Manages and tracks multiple engineering projects and may include some complex design projects.
    • Prepares cost estimates and develops engineering plan and design criteria
    • Assists in the preparation of contract documents.
    • Participates in project development including definition of scope, confirmation of budget, request for proposals, generation of plans and specifications, coordination of bidding process, and recommends approval/award of project.
    • Provides engineering assistance to residents, developers, citizen committees and commissions. Provides technical assistance to other agencies or departments.
    • Prepares requests for proposals, assists in the development of selection criteria for architectural/engineering and project/construction management firms; supervises the preparation of construction documents to ensure plan technical objectives and specifications are in compliance.
    • Assists in monitoring the work of construction contractors to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and building codes and ensures that materials and workmanship meet acceptable industry standards. Manages consultants' work quality and deliverables.
    • Find additional information in the Assistant Engineer job description.

    Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering; some engineering experience preferred, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
    • Requires a valid California driver's license.

    Best Fit
    • Demonstrated success in team collaboration, situational awareness, and good use of judgment.
    • Proven track record of outstanding customer service skills and a positive attitude.
    • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects, track details, and work well under pressure.
    Your Team
    The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine's five values of Humility , Innovation , Empathy , Passion , and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine through embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day.

    The Public Works & Sustainability Department combines the strengths of Administration & Planning, Park Development, Transportation Planning & Mobility, Infrastructure Maintenance & Operations, Capital Project Delivery, and Sustainability &Environmental Initiatives to create a unified approach to infrastructure management and sustainability. City assets include streetscapes, open space, City parks (community and neighborhood), athletic fields, bike trails, roadways, traffic signals, and more. The Capital Improvement Program has an annual delivery of $100 million in capital projects, in addition to the delivery of the globally relevant Great Park. With over 200 dedicated staff across 5 divisions, we prioritize efficiency, sustainability, and community engagement in all our endeavors. Together, we strive to build and maintain infrastructure that meets the needs of our community while ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.

    The Process
    The selection process will include an oral examination and conduct a background investigation prior to appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.


    Closing Date/Time: 12/3/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Irvine
    • City of Irvine

    The City of Irvine was incorporated on December 28, 1971, under the general laws of the State of California. We operate under a charter law form of government which was adopted in 1975, meaning we have a City Council-City Manager form of government. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to function as the chief administrator of the City. City Council sets the policy directions for the City, and the City Manager is charged with implementing those directions. Additionally, the City Manager keeps the Council informed of City operations, prepares the annual budget, oversees special programs, and coordinates the various department activities.

    Irvine is one of the nation's largest planned urban communities and encompasses over 66 square miles and has a current population of more than 310,000. We contract for fire and medical services with the County of Orange, and have three independent districts: library, educational and utility services.

    Other government services include: animal control; building and safety regulation and inspection; general administrative services; planning and zoning; police; public facility/capital improvement construction; recreation and cultural programs; refuse collection and recycling; street lighting; street maintenance; landscape maintenance and transportation management.

     

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