Junior Engineer

at  City of Salinas

The City of Salinas is accepting applications for Junior Engineer to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: All applicants must provide proof of the required education at the time of application or submit to the Human Resources Department by the filing date. Applicants with foreign degrees/transcripts must provide U.S. degree equivalency by submitting a credential evaluation report. Applications are incomplete without the required documents and will be disqualified. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all documents are received by the deadline.
Summary of Duties: To perform entry-level professional engineering work in the design, investigation, and construction of public works and traffic engineering projects; and to serve as a member of an engineering design or traffic team.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the entry-level professional engineer classification. Incumbents perform office and field engineering work of low to moderate complexity under general supervision in preparation for advancement to the journey level of Assistant Engineer. Assignments are generally performed within a framework of established procedures.
Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from a higher-level professional engineer or Transportation Planner. Technical or functional supervision may also be provided by higher-level professional engineers.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and practice of civil engineering and traffic engineering as applied to Public Works engineering
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of Public Works projects
• Engineering/Traffic equipment, modern development practices, current literature, and sources of information regarding civil/traffic engineering
• Topographic and construction surveying
• Operation of personal computers

Skill in:

• Performing design and traffic engineering functions
• Preparing plans, drawings, specifications, diagrams and sketches pertaining to Public Works construction and development projects
• Field reviewing projects for compliance with City standards

Ability to:

• Make engineering design/traffic computations and check, design and prepare engineering/traffic plans, studies, profiles, and maps
• Use and care for drafting and surveying instruments
• Learn applicable laws and regulatory codes applicable to areas of assignment
• Prepare reports using technical data
• Learn and understand City engineering and traffic policies and procedures
• Make material and cost estimates
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Promote the mission, values and standards of an effective public organization, particularly in the area of customer service

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
Experience: None
Licenses and Certifications: A valid State of California Driver’s License.

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