Associate Civil Engineer

Salary : $114,899.20 - $139,672.00 Annually

Location : Fairfield, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-00101

Department : PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date : 12 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 12 / 2026 5 : 00 PM Pacific

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : FGMA

Description

The City of Fairfield is currently accepting applications for an Associate Civil Engineer within the Public Works Department!

The deadline to apply is 5 : 00 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026.

The City of Fairfield is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Civil Engineer to join our Public Works Department. Located in the heart of Northern California, Fairfield serves as a vital hub connecting San Francisco and Sacramento, offering a unique blend of urban amenities and small-town charm. As an Associate Civil Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the city's future by managing a diverse range of capital improvement projects, performing complex engineering calculations, and ensuring our infrastructure meets the highest standards of safety and sustainability. If you are a collaborative professional with a passion for public service and a desire to see your designs come to life in a growing, dynamic community, we invite you to apply.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY USES AN ELECTRONIC REFERENCE CHECK PROCESS. REFER TO THE "REFERENCE CHECKS" SECTION AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS JOB POSTING FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION.

To read about the working conditions, physical demands, distinguishing characteristics, and supervision received and exercised, click HERE for the complete job description.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education : A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering.
• Experience : Two (2) years of professional civil engineering experience equivalent to an Assistant Civil Engineer with the City of Fairfield or three (3) years of professional civil engineering experience are required. Experience in the public sector, project management, contract administration, consultant selection, regulatory permitting, designing, constructing and / or maintaining municipal infrastructure is highly desirable.
• Licensure : Possession of a current registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California is required. Possession of, and the ability to maintain, a valid Class C California Driver's License is required.

Examples of Duties

Click HERE to view the complete job description for the examples of duties and knowledge and abilities.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best-qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and / or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates must submit an online application via NeoGov / Governmentjobs.com by 5 : 00 p.m. of the closing date. If you have any difficulties submitting your online application, please call NeoGov's Applicant Support Line at (855) 524-5627.

Mac users please note : To ensure compatibility, please use Google Chrome and ensure iOS settings are up-to-date.

If you feel you will need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing / interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 428-7394 at least 1 week prior to the application deadline or examination date.

REFERENCE CHECKS :

The City utilizes an electronic reference check process to gather references of candidates referred to an eligibility listing. Do not list your current supervisor in the "References" section of your application if you do not want them contacted prior to receiving a conditional job offer. Please note that if you include your current supervisor in the "References" section of your application, they may be contacted at any point in the recruitment process, without prior notification to you.

Candidates are encouraged to notify anyone they list in the "References" section to help ensure a timely response. When listing references, please identify persons who can assess your professional qualifications in the context of the workplace. Examples include former colleagues / supervisors, mentors, etc. If you have limited or no work experience, you may identify personal references familiar with your qualifications that correlate to workplace experiences. Examples include teachers, volunteer coordinators, mentors, etc.

The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism.

The City of Fairfield offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes City contribution toward the Public Employees' Retirement System and deferred savings; medical, dental and vision; life insurance; paid holidays, vacation, personal leave and sick leave.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please click on the following link

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I understand that my responses to the following supplemental questions will be used by the City of Fairfield to assess my application and determine advancement in the recruitment process.NOTE : We encourage applicants to provide detailed and thoughtful answers, as responses to the supplemental questions are reviewed during the initial screening process. Responses such as "see application" or "refer to resume" will not be accepted as this does not adequately answer the specific question or demonstrate your qualifications.

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I understand that the City may contact persons I have listed in the "References" section of my application if I am referred to an eligibility listing. I understand that these references may be contacted without additional advance notice to me.

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Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California Driver's License at the time of appointment?

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Do you possess a current registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California? If yes, you MUST attach a copy to your application.

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How many years of professional civil engineering experience do you have? Your response must be validated by the information provided in the work experience section of your application.

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Do you have experience in the public sector, project management, contract administration, consultant selection, regulatory permitting, designing, constructing and / or maintaining municipal infrastructure? If yes, please state which area(s), how many years of experience, and where the experience was gained. If you do not have experience in any of those areas, type N / A. NOTE : Entering "See Resume / Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response. This experience must also be validated by the information provided in the work experience section of your application.

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