Junior Engineer

JUNIOR ENGINEER Provisional appointment pending Civil Service examination. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An incumbent in this position performs entry-level engineering functions, moving to mid-level as practical experience continues. An incumbent may assist in civil engineering and/or facilities construction projects, requiring the application of the principles of physics, mathematics, mechanics and materials to engineering problems. This sub-professional level work requires familiarity with the methods, materials, equipment and techniques used in the field. A junior engineer may receive assignments in general terms as far as details are concerned, but the scope of each assignment is limited, and methods of procedure are outlined by superiors. Supervision is not a regular responsibility of the position, but occasional oversite of others may be required when knowledge of engineering principles or of more complex construction practices is needed. Does related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER: 1. Possession of a Bachelor's Degree, or higher, in civil or environmental engineering or civil or engineering technology, or a closely related field; OR 2. Possession of an Associate's Degree in civil engineering technology, environmental technology, construction technology or a closely related field AND two (2) years full-time paid experience, or its parttime equivalent, as a civil engineering technician or surveyor, highway construction supervisor or foreman; OR 3. An equivalent combination of experience and training as defined by the limits of (1) and (2) above.