Assistant Engineer

Description About the Position Under direction, performs entry-level professional civil engineering work in both office and field settings in support of the planning, design, permitting, construction, and maintenance of the City’s public works infrastructure. Responsibilities include engineering plan review, project coordination, technical analysis, and customer service at the Public Works Counter. The position supports the delivery of capital improvement projects, provides assistance with development review services, and contributes to the administration of the City’s environmental programs, including stormwater/NPDES compliance and industrial waste permitting. This position also assists in the preparation of grant applications and related documentation. Performs related duties as assigned. Class Characteristics The Assistant Engineer is the entry class in the professional level engineering series. Incumbents are distinguished from the Associate Engineer in that the Assistant does not supervise staff. Supervision Received Works under the direct supervision of higher level professional engineering staff. Supervision Exercised Does not supervise. Examples Of Essential Functions Essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Design, Project Management & Engineering Support Prepares and reviews engineering plans, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports for public works infrastructure projects (e.g., streets, water, sewer, storm drains), ensuring compliance with City policies, codes, environmental regulations, and safety standards. Assists in the delivery of capital improvement projects, including development of scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and coordination with consultants, contractors, and utilities. Supports project managers in providing development review services for private and public projects, ensuring consistency with engineering standards and City requirements. Conducts engineering plan checks and technical reviews for public and private development applications; verifies compliance with municipal codes and design standards. Permitting, Public Counter & Customer Service Staffs the Public Works Counter on a regular basis to provide front-line customer service to residents, contractors, developers, and utility companies. Reviews and processes over-the-counter permit applications, including grading, encroachment, utility connections, and right-of-way improvements. Issues permits, calculates and collects fees, coordinates conditions with inspectors and engineers, and ensures documentation is properly tracked in the City’s permit management system. Provides technical guidance to applicants on plan submittals, standards, and public works procedures; coordinates with other City departments (e.g., Planning, Building, Finance) to ensure efficient and consistent service delivery. Environmental & Regulatory Compliance Assists in the administration of the City’s stormwater management and NPDES compliance programs, including inspections, data tracking, reporting, and coordination with regulators. Supports the City’s industrial waste permitting and compliance program, including permit issuance, recordkeeping, and coordination with businesses and industrial users. Assists in implementing and monitoring environmental programs related to water quality, illicit discharge detection, source control, and public education. Field Inspections, Analysis & Technical Tools #J-18808-Ljbffr City of South Gate