NEOGOV · 12 hours ago
Assistant Engineer (Capital Improvement Program)
Pasadena City Hall, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$97K/yr - $122K/yrNEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Engineer within the City of Pasadena Public Works Department. This role involves performing a variety of professional engineering work, managing capital projects, and overseeing the work of professional and technical staff in engineering activities.
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Responsibilities
Designs and prepares drawings and specifications for a variety of departmental projects or programs; makes general engineering calculations in connection with field and office assignments
Assists in development of capital project from the cradle to grave
Prepares reports and required documents such as Field Observation Reports and project specifications
Responds to complaints and recommends solutions
Ensures safety requirements and standards
Participates in project and construction management as part of a team
Performs general engineering review analysis of designs and checks calculations; receives and checks applications and routine engineering plans submitted for permits; reviews for code compliance
Prepares specifications for proposals; reviews designs and evaluates proposals; evaluates bids; negotiates terms
Prepares agenda reports for contract award recommendations
Prepares contracts; develops schedules; conducts job walks; performs routine inspections at project sites for conformance with specifications and standards; identifies problems and recommends solutions; monitors costs; confers with other professional and technical staff to coordinate work; writes and processes Change Orders
Coordinates, schedules, assigns, trains and evaluates the work of professional and para-professional personnel
Directs and prepares contract documents and specifications; prepares quantity and cost estimates for construction projects; serves as contract administrator for construction work; conducts surveys and studies; oversees installations; investigates problems in the field and at sites; exercises cost control; prepares and submits reports
Participates in the preparation of project budgets; monitors costs; conducts a variety of studies; prepares reports and maintains engineering records; purchases equipment and materials
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with contractors, vendors, outside agencies, the public and City staff; attends meetings; makes presentations; responds to complaints and claims against the City
Gathers technical data required for planning a wide variety of engineering projects; provides technical assistance to others on computerized programs, major projects and programs; evaluates software and makes recommendations
Prepares a variety of documents and reports; assists in the preparation of grant funding applications
Prepares and assists in preparation of Agenda Reports in support of recommendations made to City Council
Evaluates and proposes solutions for resolution of citizen inquiries, requests, and concerns reported via the City’s Citizen Service Center program
Performs project site visits during the planning, design, and construction phases of a project’s development
Qualification
Required
Graduation from college with a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
An Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for the college degree
Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and comply with the City's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during the course of employment
Preferred
Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD and ArcGIS is highly desired
AutoCAD/GIS experience is desirable
Experience designing transportation and/or street lighting projects is highly desirable
EIT certificate is highly desired
Benefits
Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula.
Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CALPERS' reciprocity or who have more than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula.
Click link below to review the City's excellent benefits package
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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2025-07-28Acquired
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