Civil Engineering Assistant
DEFINITION
Performs professional engineering assignments with instructions and receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems in the planning, plan checking, field inspecting, designing and managing the construction of public works projects.
SUPERVISION
Works under the general supervision of the Principal Civil Engineer, Supervising Civil Engineer, or designee. Exercises technical supervision over assigned staff.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Gathers and organizes data and prepares designs, maps, estimates, reports, plans and specifications for the construction, alteration, and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.
Prepares and reviews computations, design plans, and 'as-built' drawings; prepares quantity estimates and project schedules for storm drains, water mains, sewers, site improvements, streets, sidewalks, ADA ramps, utilities, and various structures.
Ascertains drainage areas and computes run-off velocity and quantity of flow.
Analyzes bids and conducts field investigations and feasibility studies.
Performs public works plan checks for off-site improvements, utilities, and urban runoff associated with single family, multifamily, commercial, and industrial permit applications and development agreements.
Provides assistance at the public counter by issuing permits, processing payments, answering phones, responding to questions, and reviewing plan check comments.
Reviews water meter applications and makes recommendations for new meters.