Associate Engineer Land Development (Underfill Opportunity for Assistant Engineer)
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Moreno Valley, CA - USA
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Job Summary
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- The Public Works Department Land Development Division is recruiting an Associate Engineer I/II to provide technical assistance and help ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulations. This position may be underfilled as an Assistant Engineer for candidates who meet the lower-level qualifications with progression to the Associate I/II level upon successful completion of defined benchmarks.
This recruitment will close at 05:00 p.m. (PST) on Tuesday June 9 2026This role offers work-life balance with a 4/10 schedule giving you three-day weekends each week. Depending on departmental needs your flex day will be either Monday or Friday offering additional time to rest and recharge.Salary: Associate Engineer II: $108638.40 - $152921.60Associate Engineer I: $103459.20 - $145662.40Assistant Engineer (Underfill): $89356.80 - $125840.00THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a skilled Associate Engineer I/II to join the Public Works Department. This professional position involves performing engineering work in the planning design and construction of municipal infrastructure projects. The Associate Engineer will assist with reviewing plans specifications and cost estimates; coordinating with contractors and agencies; and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Citys Land Development projects while gaining valuable experience.Applicants who do not meet the Associate Engineer I/II qualifications may be considered for an underfill asAssistant Engineer depending on experience. If hired at the Assistant Engineer level the employee will perform similar duties under closer supervision with opportunities for mentorship training and promotion to the Associate level upon successful demonstration of skills and performance. If the position is underfilled the salary offered will be commensurate with the lower classification. Minimum qualifications and salaries are listed in the job descriptions below.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Click the following links to access the complete classification descriptions including the experience education and physical and mental requirements for this job. Associate Engineer I/II and Assistant Engineer.IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate is a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a solid foundation in civil engineering principles and practices. They should have experience supporting infrastructure projects through tasks such as plan review cost estimation and field inspections. Knowledge of engineering standards construction methods and local regulations is essential along with proficiency in engineering software and strong analytical skills. The candidate should be organized collaborative and eager to learn with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. This position is perfect for an emerging engineer committed to professional growth and to contributing to the Citys public works and capital improvement projects.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssociate Engineer I/II- Bachelors Degree in civil engineering electrical engineering or related field
- 3 years of progressively responsible engineering experience
- A valid and current E.I.T. certification issued by the State of California
- Bachelors Degree in civil engineering electrical engineering or related field OR equivalent work experience
- 1 year of progressively responsible engineering experience OR equivalent related work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Associate Engineer I: A valid and current E.I.T. certification issued by the State of California
- Associate Engineer II: A valid and current registration as a Professional Civil or Electrical Engineer with the State Licensing Board.
- A valid California drivers license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Citys vehicle insurance policy.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSAssociate Engineer II: Is the registered professional engineering-level in the engineering class series. Under direction incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of public works engineering activities including managing assigned projects initiating communications and providing reliable information to engineering management regarding public works projects compliance review inspection and reviewing the work of design consultants and contractors to ensure that projects are completed on time within budget and other duties as assigned.Associate Engineer I: Is the journey-level non-registered engineering class in the engineering class series. Under direction incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of public works engineering activities including initiating communications and providing reliable information to engineering management regarding public works projects compliance review and inspection and reviewing the work of design consultants and contractors to ensure that projects are completed within budget and on time. Incumbents in this class shall promote automatically to Associate Engineer II once a professional engineering license is obtained.Assistant Engineer:Assistant Engineer is the entry-level non-registered engineering class in the professional engineering class series. Initially under direct supervision an incumbent performs the more routine professional engineering assignments. With experience the work becomes progressively more diversified and difficult and requires increasing independence.
Assistant Engineer is distinguished from Associate Engineer in that incumbents in the latter class perform a variety of routine to moderately difficult professional-level engineering work requiring an E.I.T. certificate.
WHO WE ARE
The City of Moreno Valley prides itself on delivering quality service to our residents and businesses efficiently and effectively through Collaboration Innovation Customer Service and Human-Centric Design. Strategically located in Southern Californias Inland Empire Moreno Valley is the second-largest city in Riverside County and is close to major hubs such as Los Angeles Orange County and San Diego. This spacious thriving and diverse City has a population of over 200000 residents and offers a variety of business opportunities. For additional information regarding the City please click here.
ABOUT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ThePublic Works department is responsible for public works administration city engineering maintenance of public facilities located within the street right-of-way design and construction of City-built capital improvements and administration of traffic facilities providing electric service to new development in residential commercial and industrial areas and related activities.
For more information about the Public Works Department please clickhere.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing theMOST DESIRABLEqualifications at each level based on a screening of required application materials including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.
Recruitment Process:Human Resources(HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications after the position closes. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status.
Application Screening
Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the positions essential requirements. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.Video Appraisal Interview
Applicants may complete a self-guided video interview by recording responses to a series of structured questions. These questions are designed to assess each candidates qualifications and suitability for the position. There is no live interviewer or proctor; candidates will record their answers independently and submit the videos for evaluation.
Technical Interview:
Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a structured technical interview designed to evaluate job-related knowledge problem-solving abilities and proficiency in key competencies required for the position. Candidates will respond to a series of standardized questions and their performance will be assessed using predetermined evaluation criteria to ensure a fair and consistent appraisal process.
Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List:Once the appraisal is complete HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
DISCLAIMERS
The City of Moreno Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment the City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process please contact Human Resources ator .
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