Junior Engineer/Assistant Engineer

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

About The Position

The County of Riverside’s Flood Control and Water Conservation District has multiple opportunities for a Junior/Assistant Engineer located in Riverside, California. This position performs professional engineering work supporting the planning, design, construction, and operation/maintenance of stormwater management and flood control facilities throughout Riverside County.

In this role, the selected candidate will perform a variety of engineering assignments within the District’s Planning, Design, Construction, and Operations and Maintenance divisions. Duties may include conducting engineering studies and analyses, preparing reports and specifications, reviewing plans, preparing cost estimates, performing inspections, and supporting public works projects. Projects may involve flood control facilities such as storm drains, channels, basins, dams, and levees, as well as stormwater recharge and treatment facilities.

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Bioresource & Agricultural Engineering, or a valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate, along with a valid California Driver's License and any required engineering certifications for the classification level.

Preferred qualifications include knowledge of civil engineering principles such as hydraulic design, hydrology, surveying, construction methods, and structural design, as well as experience with hydrology studies, hydraulic analyses, structural design, public works inspections, and engineering software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and related engineering applications.

Junior Engineer: $40.16-51.40 Hourly

Assistant Engineer: $42.97-57.49 hourly

Special Note: The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is contingent on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life, and property from damage within its boundaries.

Examples Of Essential Duties

Junior Engineer

• Assist in the design and planning of public works improvements, facilities and structures by preparing plans, profiles and cross-sections; make quantity estimates and horizontal and vertical curve alignment computations and establish tentative grade lines; compute earthwork and design simple hydraulic structures; may participate in inspections during construction.
• Record locations on maps, reduce field notes and sketch proposed layouts for various installations.
• Prepare hydrologic and/or traffic flow studies; conduct field investigations as needed.
• Assist in conducting water quality and water rights studies or air quality and emission modeling-oriented studies.
• Tabulate and summarize statistical data and prepare reports; apply engineering techniques and practices to air and water pollution control problems.
• Assist with investigating and responding to public inquires and complaints.
• Assist in the preparation of permitting and design documents for regulatory agency approval.
  
  

Assistant Engineer

• Assist in the design of roads, hydraulics, reinforced concrete structures, sewer systems, or other public works projects by preparing plans, profiles and cross sections, making quantity estimates, horizontal and vertical alignment computations, and establishing grade controls.
• Supervise and perform drafting, computing, checking, and direction of field operations involved in the gathering and compilation of field data for the design layout and construction of highways, flood control channels, subdivisions, drainage structures, wells, sewer systems, parks, buildings, waste disposal, and other projects.
• Perform structural engineering analysis of proposed commercial, industrial and complex buildings and structures; review grading, building and structure plans for conformity to uniform building codes, local ordinances, state regulations, and administrative policies.
• Assist and advise permit applicants with engineering and related problems.
• Prepare and review maps; calculate and plot the results of field surveys.
• May inspect the construction of projects under contract.
• Perform field tests and take samples for laboratory tests of materials; prepare estimates for projects planned or under construction; prepare reports.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Junior Engineer

OPTION I

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an engineering field. (Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for the required education.)

Those graduating within the next 6 months are encouraged to apply. If selected, candidates must provide proof of completed degree or certification before starting with the County.

OPTION II

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an engineering field or possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers within six (6) months of hire.

Experience: Current employment with Riverside County as an Engineering Student Intern or completion of an engineering internship with Riverside County.

Assistant Engineer

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. (Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for the required education.)

Experience: One year of professional civil engineering experience.

Knowledge of: The fundamentals of civil engineering; mathematics and physics as applied to engineering; topography and construction surveying, stress analysis, analytical mechanics, and the strength, properties and uses of construction materials; general methods and procedures for describing real property.

Ability to: Design a variety of public works structures with skill and accuracy; perform difficult mathematical computations; keep neat and accurate field notes; review and approve grading and structural plans; make accurate drawings and maps and prepare technical reports; maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

ALL OPTIONS

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Proof of education/certification is required for this position. Documentation should be uploaded with your application as outlined below:

• If you have graduated with a Bachelor's degree in engineering - Provide a copy of your completed transcripts or degree (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
• If you have graduated with a Bachelor's degree in engineering from outside of the United States - Provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
• If you possess a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers - Provide a copy of your certificate.
• If you possess a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers - Provide your license number, if you did not in your application.
• If you have not yet graduated and will be graduating within the next 6 months, provide a copy of your current transcripts and documentation showing your expected graduation date.
  
  

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For questions regarding this recruitment

Please contact Ebelyn Skinner at 951-955-5196 or eskinner@rivco.org . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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