Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer
Confidential Client seeks a civil engineer at Assistant, Associate, or Associate Civil Engineer level to manage and oversee public infrastructure projects including streets and water systems. The role involves project management, plan checking, construction inspection, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations and standards. This position offers professional growth within a supportive environment focused on impactful community development.
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Position overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Civil Engineer to join their Public Works / Engineering team in Phillips Ranch, CA. This recruitment is flexible and may be filled at the Assistant, Associate, or Associate Civil Engineer level depending on qualifications. Work focuses on land development, public infrastructure design and construction, project management, and plan review.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as project engineer/manager on assigned public works and land development projects.
- Review and check plans for conformance with City ordinances, State law (including Subdivision Map Act), ADA, and stormwater requirements.
- Prepare design criteria, plans, specifications, cost estimates and bid documents.
- Oversee construction inspections, changes, progress payments, and prepare change orders.
- Provide technical support to inspectors and the public; meet with developers, architects, and consultants.
- Oversee GIS functions and participate in survey activities and the Development Review Committee.
- Participate in the development and update of engineering standards and policies.
Minimum qualifications
Note: the level you are hired at depends on experience and license status.
Assistant Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
- One year of technical civil engineering experience.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment, an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate issued by the State of California.
- Valid Class C California driver’s license at time of application.
Associate Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
- Three years of progressively responsible engineering experience comparable to Assistant Engineer.
- Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate issued by the State of California.
- Valid Class C California driver’s license at time of application.
Associate Civil Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
- Three years of experience performing duties comparable to an Assistant Engineer.
- Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in the State of California.
- Valid Class C California driver’s license at time of application.
Preferred / Useful experience & skills
- Land development plan review and plan checking.
- Knowledge of the Subdivision Map Act, stormwater pollution prevention/permit requirements, ADA accessibility standards, and public works construction practices.
- Experience with municipal infrastructure (streets, water, sewer) and right-of-way/encroachment processes.
- Strong attention to detail, self-management, teamwork and critical thinking.
- Experience supervising or directing technical staff or consultants.
Salary & Employment Type
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Salary ranges (listed monthly; annual equivalents provided):
- Assistant Engineer: $8,648 - $10,516 monthly (approx. $103,776 - $126,192 annually)
- Associate Engineer: $9,549 - $11,606 monthly (approx. $114,588 - $139,272 annually)
- Associate Civil Engineer: $10,538 - $12,809 monthly (approx. $126,456 - $153,708 annually)
These ranges reflect the posted compensation for the levels covered by this recruitment.
Selection & special requirements
- This recruitment may close at any time; applications are reviewed on a continuous basis.
- Final candidates may be required to authorize a DMV report and complete supplemental questions.
- Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some field inspections and travel to project sites.
- This posting may create an eligibility list for future vacancies.
Why you’ll like working with our client
- Opportunity to work on meaningful public infrastructure projects that affect community safety and growth.
- Supportive environment with chances for professional development and career advancement.
- Exposure to a wide range of municipal engineering responsibilities and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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