Associate Engineer - Land Development (Underfill Opportunity for Assistant Engineer)

City of Moreno Valley•Moreno Valley, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 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. 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 City’s Land Development projects while gaining valuable experience. Applicants who do not meet the Associate Engineer I/II qualifications may be considered for an underfill as Assistant 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
Associate Engineer I/II: 3 years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
Assistant Engineer: 1 year of progressively responsible engineering experience OR equivalent related work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
A valid and current E.I.T. certification issued by the State of California (required for Associate Engineer I and potentially for Assistant Engineer).
A valid and current registration as a Professional Civil or Electrical Engineer with the State Licensing Board (required for Associate Engineer II).
A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting infrastructure projects through tasks such as plan review, cost estimation, and field inspections.
Knowledge of engineering standards, construction methods, and local regulations.
Proficiency in engineering software.
Strong analytical skills.
Organized, collaborative, and eager to learn.
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Emerging engineer committed to professional growth and to contributing to the City’s public works and capital improvement projects.

Responsibilities

Performing engineering work in the planning, design, and construction of municipal infrastructure projects.
Assisting with reviewing plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Coordinating with contractors and agencies.
Ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulations.
Managing assigned projects (Associate Engineer II).
Initiating communications and providing reliable information to engineering management regarding public works projects (Associate Engineer I/II).
Performing compliance review and inspection (Associate Engineer I/II).
Reviewing the work of design consultants and contractors to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget (Associate Engineer I/II).
Performing routine professional engineering assignments (Assistant Engineer).
Performing progressively more diversified and difficult work requiring increasing independence with experience (Assistant Engineer).