Associate Engineer

The City of Corona has an exciting opportunity to join our Public Works Department in the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Division as an Associate Engineer in the Utilities section.

Some exciting projects in Utilities include designing, rehabilitating, and constructing the City's water, wastewater, and reclamation distribution systems and facilities. The city maintains and operates several of its treatment plants, reservoirs, and pump stations and continues working with land developers to expand its facilities. The Utilities Department is a huge proponent of water conservation, and the Utilities section plays a significant role in the design and construction of these projects.

Are you someone who is energetic, can multi-task and likes to take on new and challenging projects? If you are an individual who loves making a difference, and thrives in a fun, fast paced environment, then please don't hesitate - apply today!

Knowledge & Education

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Civil and structural engineering principles, techniques, policies, and procedures.
• Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
• Principles and practices of capital improvement program budgeting, cost estimation, funding, project management, and contract administration.
• Principles and modern techniques and equipment used in the design, construction, and maintenance of streets and utilities infrastructure.
• Contract management practices in a public agency setting.
• Land development principles and associated documentation such as property legal descriptions and subdivision maps.
• Principles and practices of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and soil mechanics.
• Principles and practices of technical report and business correspondence preparation.
• Software applications related to engineering design and construction, geographic information systems, computer-aided design and drafting, and databases.

• Perform a diverse range of professional engineering tasks in the design, development, and oversight of City civil engineering and construction projects.
• Prepare, conduct, and evaluate engineering studies; research, analyze, and summarize data; perform accurate engineering calculations and cost estimates.
• Review and assess studies or reports prepared by consultants or developers to evaluate their compliance with project specifications and requirements.
• Oversee the work of construction inspection and/or design staff.
• Ensure materials used in City construction projects are of the quality and quantity specified in contracts.
• Prepare, analyze, understand, and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications, and other contract documents, and determine conformance with applicable laws and standards.
• Assist in and develop and administer contracts for professional services and construction in a public agency setting.
• Investigate field conditions for project feasibility and/or issues which arise during the construction process.
• Conduct hydraulic modeling analysis.

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering or structural engineering experience.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.

• An upbeat attitude, eager to participate.
• A passion for producing outstanding quality of work.
• A high performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor.
• Ability to build and maintain the trust of coworkers, subordinates, and city staff.
• A genuine interest in supporting the employees.

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