Junior Engineer (Civil) [5201] - Citywide (C00145)

Position Overview

Under supervision, performs beginning-level engineering work in the field and the office following established engineering methods and procedures; assists professional engineers in tasks requiring advanced engineering skill and/or judgment; makes contacts with the public, contractors, and others on engineering matters; gathers, prepares, and maintains engineering data, records, and reports; applies engineering principles and practices to civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, or transportation engineering problems; performs related duties as required. The Junior Engineer may direct the work of technical and/or clerical staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares or assists in preparing studies, calculations, designs, drawings, sketches, and plans using AutoCAD and other software tools.
• Makes field inspections of existing structures and sites to determine necessity for future construction, repair, or maintenance; conducts preliminary field studies and surveys and collects data for the preparation of designs and drawings.
• Makes regular field inspections of construction and repair projects in progress to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and codes; checks and records work progress at various construction sites.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of reports, contract specifications, lists of materials, cost estimates, schedules, and progress payments.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of departmental reports and reports concerning field conditions, project progress, study results, and other matters.
• Provides written and oral responses to inquiries from other agencies, contractors, and the general public.
• May direct the activities of technical and/or clerical staff.
• Prepares correspondence and minutes.
• Performs specialized duties in the areas of civil, mechanical, electrical, transportation and/or environmental engineering.