Assistant Engineer / Associate Civil Engineer

Definition

• EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE, 9 / 80 SCHEDULE WITH EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OFF
• THE POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED;  FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS IS ON 1 / 9 / 2025; DONT WAIT, APPLY TODAY!

Do you want job stability with excellent benefits and every other Friday off? Do you want to work for an organization that encourages learning and professional growth? If the answer is yes, then City of Benicia might be the organization for you!

The City of Benicia is looking to hire either an Assistant Engineer or Associate Civil Engineer to join the Public Works Department. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills as well as experience in project management, land development, and design. This person will be up to the challenge of working in a face paced environment as part of a very motivated team. This position offers exciting new civil engineering opportunities including : bridges, roadways, utilities, pedestrian / bike routes, safe routes to school, a deep water port, a marina, site development, traffic engineering, environmental engineering, and clean water compliance all in a beautiful coastal setting along the Carquinez Strait.

The City of Benicia strives to create a family friendly environment with emphasis on providing staff with a sustainable work-life balance; this position would work a highly desirable 9 / 80 schedule and offers you the ability to continue to learn and progress in your field.

If you are looking for a challenge, a rewarding place to work, and a place to grow, consider Benicia. We look forward to receiving your application!

Assistant Engineer :

$49.03 - $59.59 Hourly

$8,498.29 - $10,329.71 Monthly

$101,979.48 - $123,956.52 Annually

Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional and / or complex subprofessional engineering tasks involving municipal public improvement projects in either office or field environment; coordinates with other agencies, City departments, consultants and the general public in the planning, design and implementation of engineering projects; performs related work as required.

Associate Civil Engineer :

$53.94 - $65.56 Hourly

$9,349.11 - $11,363.90 Monthly

$112,189.32 - $136,366.80 Annually

Under the general supervision of the Senior Civil Engineer, the Associate Engineer performs professional civil and traffic engineering duties including the project management, design, evaluation and construction of street, traffic control, storm drain, sewer, water and other public works projects; may serve as a project manager for Traffic Mitigation Fund Capital Improvement Projects; reviews engineering reports, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, project schedules and calculations for public works facilities to ensure compliance with current industry practices, codes, regulations and ordinances; and responds to questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff regarding engineering and development projects.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Assistant Engineer :

The position in this classification require knowledge and experience in the application of civil engineering practices as they are applied to public works functions.

The incumbent is required to use independent judgement in planning work details and making technical decisions under general supervision of work, progress and completion. The incumbent may also be required to perform complex technical and sub-professional engineering work requiring a knowledge of the principles and techniques of civil engineering that have been acquired primarily through experience rather than formal civil engineering certification or education.

This classification may direct the work of sub-professional engineering technicians or other engineers at the same or lower level for an assigned project. This classification is distinguished from that of Engineering Technician II by the assignment of ore difficult professional tasks and the relative independence with which such assignments are performed.

Associate Civil Engineer :

Under the general supervision of the Senior Civil Engineer, the Associate Engineer performs professional civil and traffic engineering duties including the project management, design, evaluation and construction of street, traffic control, storm drain, sewer, water and other public works projects; may serve as a project manager for Traffic Mitigation Fund Capital Improvement Projects; reviews engineering reports, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, project schedules and calculations for public works facilities to ensure compliance with current industry practices, codes, regulations and ordinances; and responds to questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff regarding engineering and development projects.

The Associate Engineer performs complex engineering work requiring the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting general policies, and determining work assignments. Incumbents may serve as a project leader on major projects or programs and may act in the absence of the Senior Civil Engineer as assigned. The Associate Engineer is distinguished from the Assistant Engineer in that the Associate Engineer is assigned work of greater complexity with a higher level of responsibility. Additionally, the Associate Engineer must maintain registration as a Professional Engineer. The Associate Engineer is distinguished from the Senior Civil Engineer in that the latter provides highly complex technical support to the City Engineer in addition to supervising the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department.

Representative Duties / Qualifications

Assistant Engineer

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION :

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to acquire the knowledge and abilities would be :

Experience :

At least five years of professional or increasingly responsible sub-professional civil engineering experience which involved engineering design, plan checking, surveying and / or computerized drafting, and some construction experience.

Education :

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a major in civil engineering (or a related field) or possession of an Engineering-in-Training Certificate issued by the State of California may be substituted for three years of the required experience.

LICENSE AND / OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Associate Civil Engineer

The representative duties listed include essential and marginal functions that vary by position. Individuals with disabilities will be considered for placement into positions in this class based upon an assessment of the essential functions of the particular position.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following :

QUALIFICATIONS : Knowledge of :

Ability to :

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION :

A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities for the Associate Engineer would be

Experience : Four years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience in civil, traffic, transportation or a related engineering field.

and

Education : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil, traffic or transportation engineering or a closely related field.

LICENSE

Must possess a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.

Registration in good standing as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents may be required to work outside normal work hours, and attend meetings, conferences and seminars during work and non-work hours.

Supervisory experience and registration as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer or Traffic Engineer in the State of California is desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment : Standard office setting with some travel to conduct site investigations; occasional exposure to outside weather conditions, odor, dust and pollen; work and / or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; occasional exposure to chemicals, skin irritants, fumes and solvents; use of sense of smell; acute hearing to distinguish audible alarms in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Associate Engineer incumbents may be required to work under adverse conditions such as in traffic, around heavy construction equipment and in inclement weather.

Physical :  Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and / or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision : See in the normal visual range including distinguishing different colors with or without correction.

May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for job assignments.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION PROCESS :

Individuals interested in being considered for the position must submit an application and responses to the required supplemental questions. It is preferred you apply through the NeoGov system. Individuals wishing to file a paper application in lieu of the on-line application process should contact the City of Benicia Human Resources Department.

Applicants are expected to accurately document their related experience and any training, education, and / or skills relevant to this position. Applicants should respond to all supplemental questions, even if the information is also contained in the application.

SELECTION PROCESS :

Application materials will be carefully evaluated; applicants who document possession of experience and education which most closely meet the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in the next phase of the selection process, which may include an assessment center and interview process.

Prior to appointment, candidates must pass a thorough background investigation and a pre-placement medical screening, including a drug screen.

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to future steps in the process.

If, due to a disability, you need accommodations at any point during the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 746-4766.