Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer

City of Pomona • Pomona, CA

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About The Position

The City of Pomona is recruiting for a flexible-staffing civil engineering position in the Public Works Department’s Engineering team. Depending on qualifications, the position may be filled at the Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer, or Associate Civil Engineer level. The work involves engineering and plan-checking duties related to land development, as well as the design, review, and management of public infrastructure projects. Assistant Engineers work under general supervision with training and increasing responsibility; Associate Engineers and Associate Civil Engineers work with minimal supervision and perform the full range of duties independently, including project management, staff oversight, and decisions made with greater discretion.

The role supports infrastructure and development work for the City, including streets, water and sewer systems, site and subdivision plans, and construction projects. The position may also provide technical support to City divisions, developers, contractors, and the public. The recruitment may close without notice once enough qualified applications are received. Applications are reviewed continuously, with the first review tentatively scheduled for the week of November 9, 2026.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field.
• Assistant Engineer: one year of technical civil engineering experience.
• Associate Engineer and Associate Civil Engineer: three years of experience performing duties comparable to those of an Assistant Engineer.
• Assistant Engineer: possession of a California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license, or successful acquisition of the license within 12 months of employment.
• Associate Engineer: possession of a California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license.
• Associate Civil Engineer: possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in California.
• A valid Class C driver’s license at the time of application.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment with some outdoor exposure and travel to different sites and locations.
• Applicants must complete the official City application and supplemental questions; a resume does not substitute for completing the application.
• Final candidates must authorize the City to obtain a report from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Subdivision Map Act, site plan reviews, storm water pollution prevention mandates, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and land surveying.
• Experience designing and managing public infrastructure projects, including streets and water systems.
• Relevant engineering licenses.
• Strong self-management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for assigned projects and oversee, direct, and review the work of professional and technical project staff.
• Establish design criteria for project staff and outside consultants, and establish grades for streets, curbs, gutters, landscaping, parks, facilities, alleys, paving projects, water and sewer lines, and similar projects.
• Prepare preliminary and final estimates of work and material requirements, and coordinate advertising for bids.
• Research applicable codes, regulations, and requirements; develop and oversee construction plans and specifications; and prepare or oversee changes as field conditions require.
• Monitor project progress to ensure compliance with time and cost schedules; supervise and participate in construction inspections; prepare change orders; review contractor estimates; and prepare and review progress payments.
• Assist construction inspectors with interpreting plans and resolving construction problems, and review as-built plans for compliance with original plans and specifications.
• Review subdivision and site plans for conformance with City ordinances and State law.
• Oversee operation of the geographic information system (GIS).
• Review private contract projects for compliance with City ordinances, policies, standards, and accepted engineering practices; meet with architects, engineers, and developers to provide preliminary review of development concepts and designs.
• Review and process requests for Assessment Districts, right-of-way vacations, encroachment permits, address assignments, and site development ordinance variances.
• Participate in the Development Review Committee.
• Participate in directing survey parties and convert, compute, and plot information obtained in field surveys.
• Evaluate procedures and help develop improved practices and engineering design and construction-material standards.
• Prepare special engineering studies and reports and perform special assignments involving engineering problems.
• Provide technical assistance to other divisions and departments and public-counter support to developers, builders, contractors, and the general public on City engineering requirements; attend public meetings as requested.
• Exercise professional engineering judgment in accordance with accepted civil engineering practice and applicable laws and codes.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Supportive team environment that fosters growth.
• Opportunity to contribute to infrastructure projects and services for the Pomona community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level