ENGINEERING ASSISTANT (ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY/CONSTRUCTION MANAGMENT) presso Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA), CA
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA), CA · Los Angeles, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Junior
- Ufficio in Los Angeles
About the Department
This job bulletin will close after 50 applications are received. The first 50 applicants will be guaranteed consideration for this position. Additional applications may be considered based on need.
Performs basic technical engineering work on construction projects.
Performs entry-level engineering work in support of planning, design, and construction for transit projects, including Bus Rapid Transit, rail, capital projects, and adjacent construction.
Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of October 13th, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Position Duties
- Assists with the management of construction projects
- Monitors the schedules and invoices of engineering projects to ensure completion within specified timetables and budgets
- Assists in coordinating preparation of plans with Metro engineering staff and outside consultants
- Recommends materials and equipment to be used in engineering projects
- Reviews, plans, sketches, and specifications prepared by consultants for conformance with Metro requirements and standards
- Prepares components of engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for the design, construction, or modification of Metro facilities
- Coordinate various tasks between departments
- Performs technical assignments related to rail traffic and safety engineering
- Assists in the preparation of environmental impact statements
- Prepares materials and researches data for presentation at public hearing concerning proposed Metro projects
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field
Experience:
- None Required; experience performing engineering work preferred
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements:
- A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected
- Experience compiling and analyzing engineering data.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting construction drawings and specifications
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Suite and creating templates for reporting
Other Qualifications
Knowledge of
- Theories, principles, and practices of engineering design, construction, and equipment fabrication
- Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
- Materials, equipment and construction costs and estimating procedures
Skill in
- Performing basic engineering work and engineering calculations
- Preparing and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
- Compiling and analyzing complex data
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Ability to
- Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
- Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
- Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
- Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
- This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
- The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
- Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors
- Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Working Conditions:
- Typical office situation
- Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required:
- Sitting at a desk or table
- Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
- Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
- Communicating through speech in the English language required
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