Junior/Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer -
Government
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.
Final date to receive applications
:
This recruitment will remain open until sufficient qualified applications are received and may close without prior notice.
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; and
- 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; and
- 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; and
- Equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a related engineering field; and
- Three years of increasing responsibility 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.
Benefits:
We offer paid health, dental, and vision plans;
CalPERS benefits; deferred compensation match; paid holiday, sick, and vacation time; educational reimbursement; wellness reimbursement; educational incentives; and much more.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The City of Cathedral City is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.
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