City of Huntington Beach, CA Looking for ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER at Huntington Beach, CA Full Time

Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we’re looking for the “right person” to serve as Assistant Civil Engineer with the Public Works Department.

First and foremost, the City is seeking an individual who has an unwavering commitment to team-based environment, and recognizes that leaders must be focused always on serving their people. For us in Huntington Beach, successful candidates must be genuinely committed to living our organization’s behavioral values, which include:

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  Humility… be willing to place the team before self.
• Exceptionality… be really (REALLY) good at what you do.
• Social Awareness… say and do those things that bring people together.
• Passion… recognize the awesome responsibility we have to serve the people of HB.
• Integrity… live our values authentically.

Outside of these behavioral characteristics, we’re also looking for candidates who are ready to grow and develop and who can envision new ways to improve and enhance services.

JOB SUMMARY
– Under general supervision, performs entry-level professional and technical engineering work in support of the City’s engineering projects, including but not limited to capital improvements, development review, water engineering, street improvements, sewer improvements, infrastructure and urban water quality.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Reports to: Principal Civil Engineer

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Assistant Civil Engineer – This is the entry-level classification in the civil engineering series. Employees assigned to this class receive explicit direction and training and develop practical experience by performing routine and standardized duties.

• Participates in the design, preparation and checking of construction plans, site investigations, cost estimates, specifications and report for the construction of improvement projects including street, water, sewer and storm drain improvements; supervise and assist in project planning, design and contract administration
• Collects and analyze engineering design data
• Analyzes field data pertaining to grades, alignments and topographical features; perform hydrology, hydraulic and other calculations; review and coordinate the work involved in hillside development
• Coordinates public works activities with other City departments, divisions, sections and outside agencies

The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university or related engineering degree with major coursework in civil engineering.

Experience: One (1) year’s experience performing professional or paraprofessional civil engineering work or the completion of a six to nine-month internship for an engineering organization performing duties related to civil engineering.

Certifications/License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver license and an acceptable driving record are required by time of appointment and during course of employment.

Engineer-in-Training certificate required.

• Application Review
• Examination(s) – An oral exam (weighted 100%) is tentatively scheduled for July 6, 2022.
• Selection Interview
• Background Investigation
• Appointment

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