Junior​/Assistant​/Associate Civil Engineer

Step up to the challenge. Join our Engineering team!

The position may be filled at the Junior, Assistant, or Associate Civil Engineer level depending upon selected candidate's qualifications.

This recruitment will remain open until sufficient qualified applications are received and may close without prior notice. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply immediately!

Under initial immediate supervision then general supervision, performs a variety of entry‑level civil engineering field or office work that includes planning, supporting, and designing of public works and capital improvement projects, regulatory oversight, and private development review.

Training and

Experience:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the qualifying knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain these qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a related engineering field.
• Must possess a valid California class “C” driver license.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of civil engineering field and office work that includes planning and design of public works and capital improvement projects, regulatory oversight and private development review.

Training and

Experience:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the qualifying knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain these qualifications would be:

• Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a related engineering field.
• Possession of Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) certification recognized by the State of California.
• One year of experience performing civil engineering work.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional civil engineering work involving the planning, design, review, management and administration of public works and capital improvement projects; ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and permit requirements; reviews private development projects for compliance with City standards and requirements; coordinates engineering programs and grant‑funded projects; administers consultant and construction contracts; and provides technical support to the City Engineer and Senior Civil Engineer.

Training and

Experience:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the qualifying knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain these qualifications would be:

• Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a related engineering field.
• Three years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience performing duties comparable to those of an Assistant Engineer in a public works or civil engineering work.
• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.

For a complete list of job responsibilities, please visit our Class Specifications page - .

A completed City of Cathedral City employment application is required. Resumes may be attached, but are not accepted in lieu of application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification. Application review will begin immediately and will be screened on basis of relevant education, training and experience.

Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. Candidates must be successful in each of the test components.

Candidates who successfully…