Associate Civil Engineer

Salary : $120,536.00 - $146,515.20 Annually

Location : The City of Pinole, CA

Job Type : Full Time Regular Appointment, 40 hour workweek

Job Number : 2026 (1 / 1-3 / 31) ACE

Department : Public Works Department

Division : Engineering

Opening Date : 01 / 01 / 2026

Closing Date : 3 / 31 / 2026 12 : 00 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : AFSCME

City of Pinole - Public Works Department

Associate Civil Engineer

The City of Pinole is seeking a qualified and motivated Associate Civil Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects. This position performs professional engineering work related to streets, bridges, water and wastewater systems, and other public works facilities. Responsibilities include project management, plan review, coordination with consultants and contractors, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional engineer to contribute to high-impact projects that enhance public safety, sustainability, and quality of life in the community.

Not quite at the Associate level? We may underfill this position as an for the right candidate, with a clear path for advancement.

Associate : $57.9525-$70.4416 / hour

Assistant : $52.6843-$64.0381 / hour

Plus full benefits including retiree medical coverage, professional development, and a supportive team environment.

Apply today - this opportunity could close at any time!

Definition

Under administrative direction, performs high level office and field engineering duties and administrative functions, which include infrastructure engineering, design and construction; streets and traffic control; underground lines; review of private sector development; facility, equipment and infrastructure maintenance; provides assistance to the City; fosters cooperative working relationships with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies; and performs related work as required.

Supervision Received / Exercised

The Associate Engineer receives administrative direction from the Public Works Director / City Engineer. Exercises no direct supervision of staff. May provide technical and functional direction to technical and office support staff. May act as a project leader for major projects.

Class Characteristics

This is a single level class where employees within this class perform the full range of professional engineering duties. Incumbents perform complex professional engineering assignments requiring considerable knowledge of various aspects of civil engineering including land development, planning, design standards and regulations, construction, and maintenance.

Examples of Duties

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following :

• Assists the Public Works Director / City Engineer in the performance of the duties as prescribed by State law and City ordinances, including overseeing the preparation of engineering plans and specifications, the construction of public projects, and the administration of professional service, construction, maintenance, and other contracts.
• Coordinates civil engineering contract design and / or construction activities.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates pertaining to construction, maintenance, and operation of municipal facilities and equipment. Works in coordination with Capital Improvement Program Manager for capital projects.
• Reviews plans and specifications for City infrastructure and facilities, assessment districts, subdivisions and developments, and presents such plans and specifications to the Public Work Director / City Engineer for approval and signature.
• Supervising and participating in the review of plans, maps and traffic studies submitted by private engineers and developers for conformity with laws, ordinances, City imposed requirements, and accepted professional standards with the goal of protecting the health, safety and welfare of the community.
• Makes recommendations on conditions of approval for development projects. Provides engineering and administrative support for the inspector during construction of Capital and development projects as directed.
• Responds to public or other inquiries relative to engineering policies and procedures on specific projects and other information.
• Prepares and administers grant applications.
• Confers with and represents the department and the City in meetings with members of the City Council, City Manager, members of boards and commissions, various governmental agencies, developers, contractors, business and industrial groups and the public.
• Prioritizes and allocates available resources; reviews and evaluates program and service delivery, makes recommendations for improvement and ensures maximum effective service provision.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, ordinances and other written materials.
• Maintains and directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files.
• Monitors changes in laws, regulations and technology that may affect departmental operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.
• Knowledge of :

Civil engineering principles, practices, and methods of planning, design, construction and maintenance of public works projects.

Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures and other written materials.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be :

Associate Civil Engineer - Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a field related to the work and four years of supervisory or administrative experience in either a public works setting or as a professional engineer working with public agencies. Experience in overseeing the development of capital improvement projects is desirable. License : Must possess a valid California class C driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer with good standing is required from any US State and must acquire Professional Civil Engineer certification in California within 12 months of employment.

Assistant Enginee r - One (1) year of experience in professional civil engineering work and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in civil engineering; or possession of an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate; and two (2) years of professional engineering experience in either a public works setting or as a professional engineer working with public agencies. Licenses : Must possess a valid California class C driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Physical Demands : Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting, to inspect various City infrastructure, development, field operations and work sites and meeting sites, and to operate a motor vehicle; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone.

The City of Pinole offers a wide range of benefits. To view our Benefit Package, please visit our

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