Description

Performs a variety of beginning level public works engineering work under the direct supervision of a higher-level engineer, in accordance with established policy and professional standards, including but not limited to:    

• Roadway, bridge, wall, drainage, and street lighting design, inspection and construction oversight
• Ensuring receipt of project permits
• Identifying ROW needs and coordinating the acquisition of right-of-way 
• Performing and overseeing technical studies
• Assisting in the developing and managing of consultant contracts 

• Responding to emergencies  

   

At times, may be required to work under the supervision of others, or to lead the work of others.

Examples of Duties

Participates in alignment control and location surveying. In order to learn survey techniques and procedures, performs all duties on a survey crew including chain, rods, prism poles, targets and back sights; writing up and setting stakes and markers; instrument operation; takes notes manually or with data collector, downloads and uploads data collector to/from computer, operates personal computer to calculate curve data, triangulations, benchmarks, grades, etc.; operates electronic plotter.

Coordinates and facilitates projects internally with transportation, environmental, surveyor, right-of-way, maintenance, and accounting; 

Coordinates externally with the County Planning department, permitting and government agencies and departments, contractors, consultants and the public.  

Assembles traffic data and prepares basic traffic analysis. Prepares access reports, environmental documents and special studies. Researches and writes portions of design reports and assists in the evaluation of alternative designs.

Summarizes accident statistics and performs basic traffic accident analysis and recommends mitigations. Performs basic traffic circle and signal warrant analysis, and speed limit analysis.  Assists in the design of standard traffic elements such as signing, delineation, channelization, signals and flashers, and illumination.  

Assists in the operation and adjustment of electrical or computer-controlled traffic systems. Assists in conducting operational reviews of signals, signing, channelization and other traffic control devices to assess operating efficiency and safety.

Assists in the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates.  Based on prospectus, design report, soils report and other technical information, prepares and drafts geometric plan, profile and cross-section elements including signing, channelization and traffic barrier warrants using standard design manual applications. 

Finalizes horizontal and vertical alignments using microcomputer and/or work stations.  Calculates quantities, prepares estimates, and writes contract specifications. Reduces survey notes, inputs into microcomputer and runs reports. Writes special provisions.  Prepares construction schedules. Checks calculations done by others.

Performs construction inspection work when required to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications and provisions.   Ensures that materials acceptance and testing is performed as required. 

Maintains accurate and detailed construction records such as: daily reports, field notes, as-built drawings, etc. and reviews records prepared by construction inspectors.   Also prepares pay es