Engineer I/II

DEFINITION I Under general supervision, to perform a variety of difficult and complex technical and paraprofessional civil engineering work in the field and in the office; to prepare plans, designs, and specifications for projects; to review work prepared by outside consultants; to prepare a variety of reports; and to do related work as required. II Under direction, to perform a variety of difficult and complex professional office and field engineering work; to prepare plans, designs, and specifications for a variety of County projects; to review work prepared by outside consultants; to prepare engineering reports; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS I This is the entry and first working level in the Engineer class series. Incumbents perform a variety of paraprofessional engineering assignments. This level is distinguished from Engineer II by the fact that incumbents are not required to be fully licensed professional Engineers. Incumbents at this level should perform work at a level expected of an EIT. They may provide lead direction for other technical staff. II This is the registered, journey level classification in the professional engineering class series. Incumbents perform a wide scope of professional office and field engineering work. They may also provide project planning and coordination for paraprofessional and technical staff. This class is distinguished from Engineer I by requiring registration and the performance of a broader range of more complex assignments. It is distinguished from Senior by the fact that Senior Engineers may be assigned supervisory responsibilities. REPORTS TO I Engineer III II Director of Resources Management Agency, Assistant Director of Public Works-Engineering, or designee CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED I Lead direction may be provided for Engineering Technicians. II Incumbents provide lead responsibilities over Engineer I's and project direction and training for Engineering Technicians and Student Interns. TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and FAX. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is usually performed in an office environment; occasionally works outside; some exposure to variations in temperature and humidity; continuous contact with staff and the public.(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.) I Designs, prepares, and evaluates preliminary and final plans and specifications for a variety of road, bridge, drainage, and related public works projects, requiring paraprofessional engineering expertise; performs a variety of project development and coordination assignments; performs resident engineering work, including contract administration, inspection, and coordination; ensures that contractors meet proper standards, specifications, cost control, and time requirements; approves change orders and progress payments; performs foundation and hydrology studies; receives and researches a variety of inquiries; collects, organizes, summarizes, and analyzes a variety of technical engineering data; prepares grant proposals; assists with the review of environmental impact reports; prepares preliminary reports for tentative subdivision map conditions; performs field surveys; uses a computer to reduce survey data; prepares earth volume and other calculations; develops data for the acquisition of right-of-way; prepares cost estimates; estimates; reviews laboratory analyses and materials reports for compliance; performs traffic studies; develops and proposes solutions to engineering problems; receives applications and reviews, approves, and issues permits, providing a variety of technical engineering advice to the public and other agencies; may oversee water quality programs…