Junior Civil Engineer/Junior Engineer

Job Description:

Junior Civil Engineer/Junior Engineer

Description

Description

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The City of Livermore is seeking a Junior Civil Engineer and/or Junior Engineer to fulfill a position that will provide engineering support for the Engineering Division. The successful candidate will be offered a position based on qualifications and experience.

DEFINITION

Under supervision, performs a variety of professional field and office engineering work in connection with the Design, Development, Traffic and Construction Sections of the Engineering Division and other related engineering projects; performs other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Junior Engineer/Junior Civil Engineer is the entry-level classification in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform a variety of professional engineering assignments. With experience and on-the-job training, the work becomes progressively more diversified and difficult and requires increasing independence of judgment. The Junior Engineer is distinguished from the Junior Civil Engineer in that the latter has acquired Registration in the State of California as a Professional Engineer. The Junior Engineer/Junior Civil Engineer classification is distinguished from Assistant Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer in that the latter is the journey level classification in the series and exercises independent judgment while performing a variety of professional level engineering work.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervision is provided by the Associate and/or Senior Civil Engineer.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

Examples of Important and Essential Functions

General Engineering Duties/Computer Skills

Prepares legal descriptions of property; administers property acquisition for various projects; checks construction plans for accuracy and conformance with requirements; prepares California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation; utilizes personal computers to perform Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), word processing and spreadsheet functions; confers with contractors, engineers and property owners to resolve complaints; assists and works with other Sections within the Engineering Division on specific assigned tasks; and recommends engineering requirements within established procedures and standards.

Studies/Agreements

Conducts preliminary studies of engineering projects including making calculations, preparing budgets, gathering supporting data, and analyzing alternatives; negotiates and prepares consultant agreements; prepares applications for grant funding.

Project Design/Contract Administration

May act as the project engineer performing design work; prepares or administers through consultants final contract drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates and reports for public works improvements including road projects, grade separations, overpasses, buildings, water distribution systems, storm drain systems, sewer collection systems, water reclamation plants, pumping systems, airports and golf courses; inspects construction projects; may act as assistant to the resident engineer responsible for contract administration on assigned projects; and tracks budget for all assigned capital improvement projects.

Development Plan Review

Reviews plans, maps and easements; checks tentative maps; checks final maps, improvement plans and industrial/commercial building sites for conformance with conditions of approval, city plan check manual and city standards and policies; writes engineering conditions for new development including subdivisions, site plans, conditional use permits, planned unit developments; works in the City’s permit center, as assigned; and assists with administering the City’s lighting and landscaping assessment districts.

Traffic and Transportation

Designs signing and striping plans, and traffic signals; monitors the City’s traffic impact fee program; determines trip generation rates for development proposals; prepares and reviews traffic studies; reviews traffic aspects of development proposals; and conducts traffic surveys.

Job Related and Essential Qualifications

Demonstrated Knowledge of :

Civil engineering principles, practices and methods; strengths, properties and uses of materials in public works construction; CEQA documentation; planning, design, construction and maintenance of public works projects; hydraulics, hydrology, mechanical, structural and sanitary engineering related to public works projects; effective report and technical specification writing requirements and techniques; Subdivision Map Act law; public works contract law; personal computer usage and CAD, word processing and spreadsheet applications; drafting instruments; current practices and laws for public works projects; techniques for effectively directing the work of others; and effective communication techniques.

Demonstrated Skills to :

Prepares plans and specifications, maps, and layouts; performs difficult mathematical calculations; directs the work of consultants; prepares clear and concise reports; utilizes personal computers for CAD, word processing, and creating spreadsheets; checks development plans and writes engineering conditions; conducts traffic studies; and communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to :

Solve engineering problems while demonstrating excellent customer service and interpersonal relations with the public; and exemplify an enthusiastic, resourceful and effective service attitude with the public, co-workers and others who are contacted in the course of the work.

Experience, Education and Training Guidelines:

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience : Relevant experience in municipal government in civil and/or traffic engineering is preferred.

Education : Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or related field. A current invitation letter from the California State Board of Registration to test in the next CA Registered Engineering licensing exam may substitute for two years of related college coursework towards the Bachelor’s degree.

Training : Any recent training such as, academic courses and certification programs which are relevant to this job classification.

Certification : For Junior Engineer, possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training Certificate with the State of California is required.

For Junior Civil Engineer, registration as a professional Civil Engineer in the State of California with good standing is required. The R.E. receives a 5% differential over each salary step in the Junior Engineer salary range.

License : Certain positions require the possession of a valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City.

Other Requirements : Willingness and ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime, be available on call as assigned; attend meetings, conferences, and seminars during work and non-work hours; and work under adverse conditions such as in traffic, around heavy construction equipment, and in inclement weather.

Special Requirements : Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to work in a standard office environment; may drive a vehicle; read fine print on blueprints and computer monitors; converse in person, by telephone, on a two?way radio, and around the noise of heavy construction equipment and be heard and clearly understood; move across rough terrain and bridge scaffolding; climb in and out of sewer holes and trenches, up 25 foot ladders, and several flights of stairs; operate survey and other mechanical and digital measuring devices; use drafting instruments, calculators, and personal computers; and strength to lift and maneuver files and maps weighing up to 30 pounds.

Additional Information

Non-Exempt.

CITY OF LIVERMORE
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Association of Livermore Employees

Please click here for a copy of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Association of Livermore Employees. The information contained here is a summary of benefits. For a more detailed summary of benefits for all employee groups, click here . Any errors or omissions do not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Updated 10/2025

MOUTERM
10/01/2025 - 09/30/2029

SCHEDULED INCREASES
10/06/2025 5% + 1% (in recognition of rising medical costs)
10/05/2026 3% + 1% (in recognition of rising medical costs)
10/04/2027 3%
10/02/2028 3%

CAFETERIA PLAN (MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION)
$1,950/month towards medical, dental, and vision; any unused portion of the employee's benefit amount will be added as taxable income to the employee's earnings. Effective 12/1/2025, ER will pay up to $100 per month towards the premiums for the dental and vision plans selected by the employee who is currently enrolled in a City medical plan.

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE & ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE (AD & D)
FT - $60,000 EE coverage or PT - $30,000 EE coverage, ER paid
$1,000 dependent coverage, ER paid

EE option to purchase $25,000 additional life insurance & supplemental life to $500,000 (not to exceed 5x annual earnings).

LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
ER paid
60% of base monthly earnings to $5,000/month max. (180 day waiting period)

PERS
New City of Livermore EEs are enrolled in the 2% at 60 formula or 2% at 62 formula, depending on eligibility, as per AB 340.

Classic PERS Misc Member - 2% at 60

• Member Rate = 7% EE paid
• Employer Rate = 34.43% ER paid (includes unfunded liability; FY23/24)
• 36 consecutive months Final Comp
• Sick Leave Credit
• 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
• Military Service Credit

New PERS Misc Member - 2% at 62

• Member Rate = 7.5% EE paid
• Employer Rate = 34.43% ER paid (includes unfunded liability; FY23/24)
• 36 consecutive months Final Comp
• Sick Leave Credit
• 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
• Military Service Credit

MEDICARE (Hired after 3/31/86)EE paid 1.45%ER paid 1.45%

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS) ER contribution of 4% of base pay into RHS account.

VACATION ACCRUAL
Years of Service Accrual Per Year 1 80.6 2-5 120.12 6-10 135.98 11-15 160.94 16-19 180.18 20+ 192.4
Prorated for part-time EE.
Maximum accrual: 340 hours

HOLIDAYS & HOLIDAY-IN-LIEU PAY
Holidays: 12 observed holidays or in lieu day off or if work 2.5 times pay.
Holiday-In-Lieu Pay: EE's assigned receive 7.5% of base salary, paid per pay period

SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL
96.2 hours/year
Pro-rated for part-time EE

SICK LEAVE USAGE:

• FAMILY SICK LEAVE : For immediate Family Illness - ½ Annual Sick Leave Accrual.
• PARENTAL LEAVE : For non-birthing parent who becomes a parent due to adoption, foster care placement, or birth of a child - 48 hours
• BEREAVEMENT/ FUNERAL LEAVE (non-immediate family) : 3 regularly scheduled workdays of sick leave can be used for aunt or uncle.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
3 regularly scheduled workdays max for immediate family.

PERSONAL LEAVE
Full-Time: 16 hours per year
Pro-rated for part-time EE.

PREGNANCY LEAVE & FMLA/CFRA
EE may use accrued leaves in compliance with City Rules & Regs
Benefit provided as per regulations: Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, and California Pregnancy Disability Act

DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(b)
ER will contribute $75, $50, or $25 per pay period, with required matching contribution of $75, $50, or $25 by EE.

2025 Maximum :
Normal = $23,500
Age 50+ = $7,500
Catchup Limits = $46,000
Voluntary EE Participation

SECTION 125 PLAN
No ER contribution
2025 Maximum
Dependent Care*: Up to $5,000/year -- *See IRS Pub #503
Unreimbursed Medical: Up to $3,300/year

• Pre-tax Health Care Premiums
• FSA's for Dependent Care
• Unreimbursed Medical Expenses
• Other options offered by plan administrator

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
$850 per year/ paid in equal amounts per pay period
For Public Safety Dispatchers, Senior Public Safety Dispatchers, Supervising Public Safety Dispatchers, Police Clerks, Senior Police Clerk, Supervising Police Clerk, Animal Control Officers, Police Identification Technician, Supervising Property and Evidence Specialist, Property and Evidence Specialist, Community Service Specialists, Crime & Intelligence Analysts, Supervising Crime & Intelligence Analyst, Crime Prevention Specialist, and Crisis Intervention Specialist.

SAFETY SHOE ALLOWANCE
Public Works Department employees that are required to wear safety shoes or boots, and employees in the Engineering Technician, Neighborhood Preservation Officer, and Building Inspector series who perform field work, shall be eligible for an annual Safety Shoe reimbursement of up to $225 per calendar year for the purchase of safety shoes.

PRESCRIPTION SAFETY GLASSES
Reimbursement of up to $150/year for purchase of safety prescription glasses for EEs working in locations where there is a risk of eye injuries.

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
EEs regularly assigned to city facilities operating 24/7 - $2.50/hour for all hours worked when assigned to a shift requiring EE work at least 4 hours between 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Public Works EEs: $12.00/day for EE who operates Class A vehicle, min of 50%+ operation/day.

STANDBY PAY
2 hours straight-time for standby on regularly scheduled work day
3 hours straight-time for standby on regularly scheduled days off and fixed City holidays

CALL BACK PAY
3 hours min @ OT rate for FLSA nonexempt. First 3 hours can't be taken as comp time but paid to EE.

WORK IN A HIGHER CLASS
If work min of 3 consecutive workdays, paid @ 5% differential or the minimum of the salary range of the higher classification.

COURT PAY/COURT CANCELLATION PAY
If in connection with EE's usual official duties, 3 hrs min @ OT, or 4 hrs min @ OT for those required to appear on normal day off or on graveyard shift.

SUPPORT SERVICES TRAINING OFFICER PAY
$90/pay period for full pay period while assigned.

BILINGUAL PAY
$75/pay period for those certified as competent at the conversational and written level. Must be identified by Department Head and approved by Admin Services Director, and used on the job.

$60/pay period for those certified as competent at the conversational level. Must be identified by Department Head and approved by Admin Services Director.

TELEPHONE PAY
20 minutes and for each minute exceeding 20 minutes at OT rate.

CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE
Standard = $40/month (if authorized)
See Administrative Regulation 36 for details.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS' LICENSE PAY
$35/pay period with valid CA Commercial Driver's License and valid DOT medical card.

OT COMP & COMP TIME OFF
OT for > 40 hrs/week or > 8 hrs/day in a reg scheduled day or hrs in excess of those normally scheduled & worked/day @ 1 ½ x reg. pay or Comp Time in lieu of OT for FLSA nonexempt. Accrued Comp Time in excess of 100 hours must be paid out.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
75% reimbursement for tuition & books
For undergraduate studies, $4,000 FY max; $16,000 lifetime max
For graduate studies, $5,000 FY max; $10,000 lifetime max

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
100% reimbursement for required licenses and certifications

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Three (3) sessions per incident per family member. Unlimited telephonic consultations.

FLSA WORK PERIOD
168 hour pay period beginning Monday at 12:01 a.m., ending 7 days later on Sunday at 12:00 midnight. If an EE is not on this work week schedule, something must be in writing documenting EE's work week.

For WR Operator series : 168 hour period beginning Sunday at 12:00 midnight,
ending 7 days later on Saturday at 11:59 p.m.

PAY PERIODS
26 pay periods per year

Benefits listed are for regular full-time employees. Benefits are prorated for 30-hour and 20-hour employees.

ER = Employer
EE = Employee
FT = Full-Time
PT = Part-Time

Closing Date/Time: 1/16/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$8,682.14 - $11,080.85 Monthly