Job Title: Engineering Aide 1
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: 9/80  (Mon-Fri 7am-5:00pm)
Pay: $17.00 – $19 hr.

Primary Function

Under general supervision, performs a broad range of technical engineering support functions; assists in the design of CAD drawings and architectural designs; develops, and prepares engineering calculations and specifications; investigates and inspects construction sites. Performs other duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Engineering Aide 1 is the entry class in the Engineering Aide series. Progression to the next level will depend on vacant positions at the higher level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• • The examples of essential functions listed below are representative but not necessarily exhaustive or descriptive and incumbent may be assigned other related functions not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment for the position.
  • Assists in inputting and accessing data using a computer terminal for preliminary preparation of architectural drawings; and complies with applicable federal, state, county and city building codes regulations.
  • Inspects construction sites to ensure conformance to architectural designs; assists engineering personnel in the gathering of field data and taking measures calculating and recording distances, bounds and angles.
  • Assists in conducting research studies of various data pertaining to architectural designs and evaluates data pertaining to special projects as assigned.
  • Assists in creating, updating and maintaining CAD drawings for space assessments and landscaping drawings.
  • Assists in the preparation of cost estimates on various construction projects.
  • Assists with the preparation of preliminary engineering calculations and specifications for procurement of materials.
  • Assists in updating or revising existing drawings to ensure completeness of drawings and files.
  • Assists in the coordination of work projects with section personnel.
  • Assists in maintaining accurate records, files and documents.
  • Performs manual labor under all types of outdoor weather conditions.

Managerial Duties and Responsibilities

• • Ensures completeness of various forms, permits, invoices, and other documents related to construction or remodeling projects.
  • Coordinates work projects with section personnel.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High school equivalency with supplemental courses in engineering, drafting, computer graphics and/or advanced mathematics.

Experience

One year of appropriate automated drafting experience.

Licensing

A valid driver license issued by the State of California; Department of Motor Vehicles is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

Principles and practices relating to civil or architectural engineering; engineering and mathematical concepts; basic methods of operations, materials, equipment, tools and terminology used in building and plant construction and maintenance; basic operation of heating, ventilating, refrigerating, plumbing, and fire suppressant systems; shop mathematics, charts and tables; applicable governing regulations and codes; specification and cost estimate preparation; federal, state, county and city building codes; shop and field safety rules and regulations; records management; manual and computer-aided drafting techniques and procedures; personal computer hardware, operating systems, databases, spreadsheet, word processing and CAD software; and district service area and facility locations.

General Abilities

Learns engineering procedures; read, analyze and interpret technical and professional journals, construction plans, schematics designs, equipment manuals, specifications, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; coordinate work to be performed; perform engineering and mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately; write report, business correspondence, technical descriptions of procedures and procedure manuals; compile and prepare computer generated designs, drawings, reports and correspondence; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; research information from a variety of sources; understand safety rules and regulations and work safely; be prompt and regular in attendance; maintain effective relations with the general public, district personnel and public and/or private agency representatives; and work courteously and cooperatively with district employees, landowners, contractors, vendors, public agency representatives and the general public.

Tools and Equipment Used

General office equipment, computer, calculator, straight edge, track ball, hand level, tripod, level, transit, measuring tape and wheel, leveling rod, plotters, copier, hard hat, code book, specifications, reference books, telephone, fax, digital camera, two-way radio and vehicle.

Supervisory Responsibilities

 (None)

Work Environment

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to work in a well-lighted office environment with climatically controlled temperature; the employee is occasionally required to work near moving mechanical parts; in outside weather conditions; exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; vibration while driving vehicle over unimproved road surfaces.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, ; use hands to finger, handle, grip, grasp or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach outward, downward and upward with hands and arms; the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawls, climb and maintain balance; use legs and feet to control vehicle.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Degree of Physical Effort – 3

An employee in this category will be exposed to physical demands requiring strength, coordination and dexterity only on occasion.

Other Requirements

Applicant must be able to pass a background check and a drug screen.

If you are interested in applying for this position and have the qualifications listed above, please email your resume to elcentro.ca@acmestaffing.com. Put the Job Title in the email subject line. If you have not Pre-Registered with ACME Staffing already go to our Pre-Registration Page and complete the SMS Permission form and also the Pre-Registration Form. Make sure to complete both forms.