City of Downey
Assistant Civil Engineer I & II - Utilities
NOTE: This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close without prior notice. Testing will be conducted based on a reasonable pool of qualified applicants.
Assistant Civil Engineer I Pay Rate
$37.32 – $46.23 – Hourly
$6,468.99 – $8,013.96 – Monthly
Assistant Civil Engineer II Pay Rate
$39.89 – $49.4248 – Hourly
$6,915.39 – $8,566.97 – Monthly
Effective the start of the pay period that includes April 1, 2025, employees will receive a four percent (4.0%) across the board pay range increase.
In addition to the above compensation, this position is eligible for certificate level one pay for incumbents that maintain a D2/D3 and/or T1 certification at a rate of $295 per month.
The City offers competitive benefits including 100% City paid medical insurance coverage up to the CalPERS Kaiser Plan (2024 rates) valued from $866 to $2,250 per month, a generous tuition reimbursement program, and a “9/80” work schedule.
Under general supervision, performs office and field engineering work related to the planning, design, maintenance, and operation of Utilities Division facilities and programs including water, sanitary sewer, and storm water systems, and associated infrastructure.
This position may be filled as an Assistant Civil Engineer I or II – Utilities depending the level of experience of the candidate. The Assistant Civil Engineer – Utilities classifications do not require the same level of design and project management responsibility as the Associate level.
The Assistant Civil Engineer I – Utilities is the entry level class in the Utilities Civil Engineer series. This level is not expected to function with the same amount of work knowledge or skill level as other higher level positions. An Assistant Civil Engineer I – Utilities exercises less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Under general supervision, incumbents in this class are expected to learn the office and field operations of the department and assigned division, and perform assignments in the design, review and/or implementation of engineering plans, drawings, designs and studies. As experience is gained, assignments become more diversified and require the application of a growing body of technical engineering related knowledge.
Assistant Civil Engineer II – Utilities is the journey-level class in the Utilities Civil Engineer series. Incumbents perform more independently across a full range of technical engineering support duties, and exercise greater independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. It is distinguished from the Assistant Civil Engineer I – Utilities level by the level of responsibility and complexity of projects assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform in the position would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills, knowledge and abilities would be:
Assistant Civil Engineer I – Utilities
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college or university. Possession of an Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate from the State of California is desirable. State of California Water Distribution and/or Water Treatment Operator Certification is desirable.
Experience: One (1)year of civil engineering experience related to potable water, recycled water, sanitary sewer, and storm water is required.
An Assistant Civil Engineer I – Utilities may be considered for advancement to Assistant Civil Engineer II – Utilities after demonstrating proficiency to perform the full range of duties of the more experienced class. Typically, an Assistant Civil Engineer I – Utilities is expected to be capable of meeting the proficiency criteria within a two-year period, depending on an individual’s education, prior experience, and progression in performing a full range of Assistant Civil Engineer II – Utilities duties.
Assistant Civil Engineer II – Utilities
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college or university. Possession of an Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate from the State of California is desirable. State of California Water Distribution and/or Water Treatment Operator Certification is desirable.
Experience: Three (3) years of civil engineering experience related to potable water, recycled water, sanitary sewer, and storm water is required.