What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Design Assistant position at City of Bethlehem?
Department: Public Works/Engineering
Type of Position: Full-Time
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or G.E.D. required, Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering preferred; minimum of 1 year of Auto CAD experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skill and ability.
REQUIREMENTS: Must pass a criminal background investigation, pre-employment physical, and drug test.
NATURE OF WORK PERFORMED: This position is responsible for applying sub-professional engineering principles to provide field and other data to create engineering drawings and specifications. This position reports to the Section Engineer.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: Reviews and administers Engineering Bureau permits using Community Plus; reviews and responds to Right to Know Requests; prepares and submits reports; computes grades and curves, area, cuts and fills, material quantities and costs; prepares designs, layouts and engineering drawings (using Auto CAD) for various public works projects; performs assigned tasks outside the office as required by the Section Engineer; advises and assists residents, contractors, etc. with City construction standards and ordinances; performs and coordinates project planning and design with other Bureaus and Departments; reviews and processes Sanitary Sewer Planning Modules and Exemptions; and utilizes and maintains sanitary sewer modelling software.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of engineering practices; ability to prepare drawings (using Auto CAD ) and specifications from field data and other documents; ability to carry out duties and follow relatively complex oral and written instructions to perform sub-professional engineering work; understanding of City ordinances, permit requirements, and standard details; understanding of field survey and inspection operations as well as practical knowledge of engineering principles applicable to public works functions.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,342.00 - $76,081.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- AutoCAD: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $54,342 - $76,081