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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

This Temporary/Hourly position is NOT in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

 DEFINITION

Under supervision, performs sub-professional engineering office work related to Public Works improvements; elementary field surveying; computer-aided drafting and design work; and related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a wide variety of responsible sub-professional engineering work; computes and posts simple engineering data; computer-aided drafting, design, and mapping; revises, reviews, files, and updates engineering plans and maps; assists field survey and traffic survey crews as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: The elementary principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; drafting symbols used in construction work; basic engineering office equipment; modern personal computers and related computer software; principles and practical application of computer-aided drafting, design, and mapping systems.

Ability to: Learn the use of surveying equipment and techniques; learn basic construction inspection procedures; accurately make and verify mathematical computations; perform neat and accurate drafting; collect engineering field data, and make field notes; maintain accurate records; effectively operate computer-aided drafting, design and mapping software; effectively use modern office software; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work flexible hours; deal effectively and courteously with the public and general contractors; attend work and perform duties as assigned.

Experience: None required

Education: Completion of 45 semester college units with major in civil engineering or related course of study.

License: Possession of valid Class C California Driver's License.

Menlo Park is seeking a well-rounded engineering professional with exceptional technical as well as project management skills. The Ideal candidate will be an impressive problem solver with the proven ability to be adaptable and innovative. A history of delivering outstanding projects and results will be expected. An engineer who prefers diversity in their work and would welcome opportunities to work on challenging and visible projects is encouraged to apply.  Menlo Park is willing to consider full-time or part-time employment.

Menlo Park is seeking a well-rounded engineering professional with exceptional technical as well as project management skills. The Ideal candidate will be an impressive problem solver with the proven ability to be adaptable and innovative. A history of delivering outstanding projects and results will be expected. An engineer who prefers diversity in their work and would welcome opportunities to work on challenging and visible projects is encouraged to apply.  Menlo Park is willing to consider full-time or part-time employment.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Senior Engineering Technician (Drafting/Design and Support Services). This is the advanced journey level position of the paraprofessional engineering class series.  The current opening will work primarily in the area of capital improvement plans and specification preparations and civil engineering design supports, in the Community Development Services Department. 

The ideal candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service; will be a team player who can work independently with all members of the public, including contractors, property owners, and others contacted in the course of work; will demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills; a self-motivated individual who is experienced in civil engineering technical drafting principles and practices. The successful candidate must be experienced and skilled in using AUTOCAD/Civil 3D to prepare plans and maps; and in reading and interpreting construction plans, drawings, and field sketches; will use initiative, independent judgment and time management skills; will demonstrate basic computer skills to operate automated work systems; and will have a sense of humor.

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Palo Alto is the only city in California that offers a full array of utility services to its citizens and businesses. Because of this, the City has a unique opportunity to partner with the Palo Alto community to enjoy the benefits and achievements of reliable, home-grown, and environmentally-focused utilities. Palo Alto has a tradition of over 100 years of successful public utility operations. It is a tradition that continues to provide the Palo Alto community with safe and reliable utilities service, local decision-making over policies, utility rate-making, environmental programs, and customized services.

The City of Palo Alto Utilities Department, Engineering Division is seeking an Inspector Field Services for construction involving water, gas, or wastewater. We are looking for an experienced candidate that is interested in challenging opportunities to maintain and improve the City's water, gas and wastewater systems, while providing a valued service to our customers.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate has performed, coordinated, and inspected underground utility construction for over 10 years.  Ideal candidates are highly observant, clear communicators (verbal and written), computer savvy, and able to make decisions in the field.  We are looking for an individual who is energetic and passionate about utility construction and serving the City.

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City of Palo Alto - Utilities
Palo Alto is the only city in California that offers a full array of utility services to its citizens and businesses. Because of this, the City has a unique opportunity to partner with the Palo Alto community to enjoy the benefits and achievements of reliable, home-grown, and environmentally-focused utilities. Palo Alto has a tradition of over 100 years of successful public utility operations. It is a tradition that continues to provide the Palo Alto community with safe and reliable utilities service, local decision-making over policies, utility rate-making, environmental programs, and customized services.

Engineering Division
Engineering is responsible for managing all phases of CPAU's capital improvement and customer service projects including providing new or upgrading existing service to customers, and replacing and rehabilitating the City's electric, fiber, water, gas, and wastewater distribution systems.

The Position
Utilities Engineering Estimator is found in the Electrical Divisions of the Utilities Department. This position provides the estimating functions in preparing plans for Electrical Utility Capital Improvement  and customer service projects and the preparation of work orders indicating labor, material and equipment requirements for construction by City personnel for a variety of projects. In addition to the two primary responsibility of cost estimating and preparation of work orders, the Engineering Estimator provides inspection services for construction projects, inter-faces with contractors and consultants to insure in-house and contract work conforms to plans and specifications, and provides inter-utility coordination of project planning.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in underground and/or overhead line work
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Proficient in GIS
• Familiar with G.O.95 and G.O.128
• Knowledge of NEC and/or CEC
• Experience in reviewing building plans 
• Ability to communicate well 
• Experience working with/for a Utility
• Experience using O'Calc

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Engineering Assistant

(Part-Time, Temporary)

Filing Deadline:  Continuous

Hourly Salary:  $16.46 -  $22.00 per hour

(Salary dependent on experience)

The Position

The City of San Bruno Public Works (Engineering) Department is currently seeking a talented and innovative Engineering Assistant to join the Department for a part time employment opportunity.  As an Engineering Assistant, you will have the opportunity to contribute in key areas of the Department.  Duties will include assisting engineering staff on a variety of projects and tasks related to traffic engineering, capital improvements and land development.  Examples include supporting the Traffic Engineer in collecting and analyzing field data; researching and designing elements of transportation projects; and assisting in the preparation of plans, specifications, exhibits, studies and technical memoranda.  Other responsibilities include responding to inquiries from members of the public, developers, and contractors; conducting and/or assisting with surveys and investigations; data entry; and record keeping.  This position provides an excellent career opportunity for obtaining a broad range of experience involving a wide variety of public works projects.

The successful candidate will work part time and the final schedule will be determined by the Department in conjunction with the candidate.

Minimum Qualifications

· Must be at least 18 years of age

· Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.  Additional college course work or degree  in Engineering or related field preferred.

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at www.calopps.org. After an initial screening of applications, those candidates that best meet the Department’s needs will be invited to participate further in the recruitment process.

This position is a temporary part-time opportunity that offers no benefits.  However, in accordance with the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, the City of San Bruno recognizes that employees will need time off from work from time to time to address the medical needs of themselves or family members covered under the law.  All temporary, part-time, and seasonal employees, who on or after July 1, 2015, work in California for 30 or more days within a year from the commencement of employment are entitled to paid sick leave for prescribed purposes.  Employees will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, and are entitled to use accrued sick days beginning on the 90th day of employment.   Employees may use up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of accrued sick leave in each year of employment.