Job Summary
The Associate Civil Engineer performs professional civil engineering work involving the planning design construction and supervision of a wide range of public works and infrastructure projects. This role applies established engineering principles and regulatory standards to ensure projects are completed efficiently safely and in compliance with applicable requirements. The position may include project leadership responsibilities technical review field supervision and coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Essential Job Functions
Apply civil engineering principles practices methods and materials to the design and construction of varied engineering projects
Interpret and apply laws codes and regulations related to public works design and construction
Plan coordinate and oversee engineering programs or projects; monitor progress and evaluate results for technical quality and compliance with standards
Keep management informed throughout all phases of assigned projects
Prepare clear comprehensive written reports and deliver oral presentations as required
Conduct engineering research including investigation of specific problems and development of new methods procedures and systems
Analyze and prepare contracts and technical specifications for major engineering projects
Serve as resident engineer during construction assigning and evaluating work of staff and recommending changes to plans or procedures
Design public works projects or supervise preparation of plans and specifications for facilities such as buildings dams flood control channels traffic signals roads highways and sewer systems
Review plans prepared by outside engineers for code compliance and structural integrity
Determine sewer and sanitary design requirements for new developments and subdivisions
Assist in supervision of waterworks improvements long-range planning initiatives construction material inspections sewer master planning pollution control projects and subdivision or parcel map reviews
Support supervision of engineering activities related to groundwater research road maintenance water and materials testing lighting districts pumping plants dams flood control facilities water conservation erosion control and construction-related permit reviews
Assist in supervising survey-related engineering work including boundary centerline and section line surveys and coordinate with other divisions and external agencies
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree or higher in engineering from an accredited college or university
Licenses & Certifications
Valid California State Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer
Valid California Class C Driver License or ability to meet transportation requirements for job-related duties
Physical Requirements
Light physical effort including occasional lifting up to 10 pounds bending stooping squatting and considerable walking
This role is suited for licensed civil engineers seeking to contribute to complex infrastructure projects through technical expertise project oversight and collaborative problem-solving.