Engineering Assistant

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

ENGINEERING ASSISTANT

MONTHLY SALARY: $5,006.47 - $6,709.16

Future COLA Increases:
Effective June 22, 2025 - 5%
Effective June 21, 2026 - 3%

PLUS AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE
 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Baldwin Park is looking for a dynamic professional to support the City's Engineering & Public Works initiatives. The ideal candidate must have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment. The ideal candidate will work on Infill land development projects, capital improvement projects, and traffic engineering projects. This role is ideal for candidates looking to learn all aspects of municipal engineering.
 

THE POSITION:
Under general direction, perform journey level and entry level engineering work relative to land development, capital projects design and construction, and traffic engineering; responsible for administrative and technical tasks in connection with permitting, public counter assistance, phone assistance of technical nature, storage and maintenance of plans and files, construction inspection, surveying, and miscellaneous field work; performs sub-professional and professional civil engineering work of basic complexity in connection with design, construction, and maintenance of streets, utilities, public works improvements, and land development activities; provides support to other engineering staff by preparing estimates & calculations, writing specifications, and performing design work utilizing standard drawing equipment and AutoCAD; and coordinates input and maintenance of databases, computer technology, and GIS.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: 
This is a journey level through entry level position within the engineering series. Positions in this class possess a combination of education, training, and/or experience to perform entry level professional engineering.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives general supervision from the Engineering Manager and may exercise functional supervision over clerical staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Prepare street plans and profiles; prepare quantity and cost estimates; perform on-site inspections to obtain information; locate and measure boundary lines, right of ways and land grades.
• Prepare complex drawings form engineering sketches, survey field notes and other data for use in the design and construction of a variety of public works projects including water and wastewater lines, streets, and storm drains.
• Check plans and specifications for public works, private development, and commercial projects for compliance with City ordinances, standards, and regulations.
• Make and check mathematical calculations related to drafting and basic engineering.
• Review private development proposals including subdivision, parcel and final maps; recommend conditions of approval.
• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations; resolve problems or refer as appropriate.
• Take samples of materials for examination or analysis by laboratories; perform routine materials and field tests to assure material/workmanship quality related to land development work and public works construction.
• Maintain and update a variety of maps and records including City street maps, utility systems maps, lot and block maps, and various wall maps.
• Perform traffic studies related to traffic safety, such as traffic flow and speed, placement of traffic control devices, conduct warrant studies for new traffic signals, and stop signs; resolve traffic related complaints.
• Provide technical and administrative information at public counter, issue public works and utility permits.
• Assists in preparing RFP's and RFQ's
• Supports the relationship between the City of Baldwin Park and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and practices of engineering as applied to public works, infrastructure, transportation, and land development.
• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in engineering construction.
• Principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and their application to engineering.
• Subdivision Map Act Law.
• Fundamentals of traffic engineering.
  
   

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Prepare plans and drawings neatly and accurately; analyze work papers, reports and special projects; prepare, identify and interpret technical and numerical computations and information; and prepare reports encompassing raw technical data.
• Operate a computer and utilize a variety of software programs such as AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Access, Arc View.
• Sit at a desk for long periods of time; walk around job sites; kneel and bend while inspecting infrastructure and land development construction; climb in and out of trenches; and lift of carry 20 pounds of less.
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Equivalent to completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Civil Engineering.

OR

• Equivalent to an Associate of Science degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Computer Technology, Computer Aided Design, Construction Technology, or Engineering, and three (3) years of engineering experience at a journey level performing civil engineering work.
   

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to obtain by the time of appointment and maintain a satisfactory driving record.