ENGINEERING AIDE or SENIOR ENGINEERING AIDE - ONE STOP SHOP

at  City of Riverside CA

THE POSITION

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of ENGINEERING AIDE OR SENIOR ENGINEERING AIDE to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water Engineering Division at the city’s One Stop Shop. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to twelve (12) months.
The Engineering Aide or Senior Engineering Aide performs para-professional office and field engineering work. Drafts engineering documents, provides field surveys and project design, performs calculations, and designs general layout for various projects.
Pay Ranges (Tier 2/3):
Engineering Aide: $23.36/hr. - $31.25/hr.
Senior Engineering Aide: $27.02/hr. - $36.21/hr.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING AIDE:

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).
Experience: One year of experience in the planning, design and/or engineering phases of (depending upon assignment) streets, sewers, storm drains; or electric/water facilities.

Necessary Special Requirements for Engineering Aide:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SENIOR ENGINEERING AIDE:

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).
Experience: Three years of drafting/design, and/or field engineering work (depending on assignment) in the planning, design and/or engineering phases of streets, sewers, storm drains, electric/water facilities. An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, mathematics, AutoCAD, drafting or a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Necessary Special Requirements for Senior Engineering Aide:

• Possession of an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Assignment may require incumbent to obtain additional certifications during employment.

HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATION:

• Experience in the following:
• Helping customers over the counter, on the phone and responding to emails related to customer projects and utility service requirements.
• Coordinating closely with developers, business owners, and contractors during the building plan-check phases.
• Performing routine review of civil utility plans and specifications, designs, estimates.
• Completion of trigonometry or higher math courses.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

• An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
• An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

When working as Engineering Aide, typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Depending on area of assignment, perform and deliver a wide range of customer and engineering services and aide for the City and its Engineers and Engineering Technicians; perform routine, general, and less complex work under direct supervision for multiple departments and projects.
• Create, design, and draft base map for infrastructure upgrades; use and operates various computer equipment, software, and hardware to create competent designs and make modifications to existing designs.
• Perform field survey and measurement work to ensure accuracy in drawings and calculations; gather, compile, and organize various actual measurements for locations of vaults, manholes, transformers, etc. for future engineering designs and construction plans.
• Perform construction observation to document and memorialize Capital Improvement Projects and ensure compliance with construction specifications and plans.
• Assist, support, and engage with other engineers to complete required drawings and designs; provide clerical and general support for various tasks and engineering related work; attend consistent meetings and engage with Engineering staff to ensure work is being done accurately and effectively.
• Plot and issues drawings to be given to construction crews and inspection crews; coordinate work and delivery of documents and ensures all parties involve have access to drawings and sketches; edit, review, and update documents and drawings as needed; ensure all revisions and modifications are communicated.
• Calculate and determine the quantity of materials being used in a project for central stores to accommodate the project needs; determine necessary equipment, develop cost estimates, and calculated usage to ensure facilities are not over extended or overworked.
• Respond to emails, calls, and general questions and inquiries from a variety of customers and construction personnel.
• Process, submit, and track engineering paperwork for the department and the City; provide technical support for engineering related tasks; perform work in changing areas of assignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned

In addition to above, when working as a Senior Engineering Aide, the duties may include, but not be limited to the following:

• Depending on area of assignment, perform and deliver a wide range of customer and engineering services and aide for the City and its Engineers and Engineering Technicians; perform extensive design and drafting services for multiple projects; research materials, equipment, and supplies for projects and compiles all data.
• Create, design, and draft base map for infrastructure upgrades; use and operates various computer equipment, software, and hardware to create competent designs and make modifications to existing designs.
• Perform field survey and measurement work to ensure accuracy in drawings and calculations; gather, compile, and organize various measurements for locations of vaults, manholes, transformers, etc. for future engineering designs and construction plans; provide field survey work for traffic control, public utilities, parks and recreation, wastewater t, electrical applications, and any other required work.
• Consult with contract administrators, field crews, and contractors to complete required drawings and designs; attend consistent meetings and engage with other Engineering staff to ensure work is being done accurately and effectively.
• Plot and issue drawings to be given to construction crews and inspection crews; coordinate work and ensure all parties involved have access to drawings and sketches; edit, review, and update documents and drawings as needed; perform detailed and more complex work depending on assignment and project needs.
• Train, assist, and support other lower level staff and department personnel; provide education and guidance for various developed and implemented programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned