Associate Engineer

Kforce's municipal government agency, located in Mill Valley, CA is looking for an Associate Engineer. This is a long-term 6-12 month Contract to Direct hire opportunity.

Summary:

Under direction of the Director of Public Works, or designee, the Associate Engineer performs engineering services in the public setting, collaborating with multiple stakeholders.

Examples of assignments include:

* Serves as lead for staff committees

* Responds to inquiries regarding topics such as retaining walls, storm drains, sanitary sewer, sidewalks, right of way encroachments, etc.

* Leads Steps, Lanes and Paths activities

* Addresses traffic operational and safety concerns

Plans, develops, schedules, budgets and implements assigned projects that may include:

* Streets and Sanitary Sewers Rehabilitation Program

* City parks and facility restoration/rebuilding projects

* Corridor and traffic improvements

* Landslide Repairs Program

* Curb, gutter, sidewalk, and curb-ramp rehabilitation
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil or related field)

* 3-7+ years of experience (ideally within public works)

* Solid project management experience, preferably in municipal/public works environments

* Experience coordinating with contractors, consultants, and/or maintenance teams

* Strong organizational skills - critical for managing multiple projects and stakeholders

* Customer-service mindset - takes ownership of projects/issues and works independently

* Strong communication skills with ability to interface with the public and multiple stakeholders

* Ability to manage a wide range of engineering and public-facing issues with accountability and professionalism

Nice to have:

* Experience working for or with a public municipality (direct or as a consultant)

Familiarity with public processes:

* Presenting to community members/boards

* Navigating approvals up to city council level

* Experience in smaller municipalities (preferred)

Background in:

* Public works projects

* Construction

* Inspections (ability to inspect and plan is a plus)

Openness to varied backgrounds:

* Structural engineers (aligned with current team experience)

* Project/Project Management Engineers with hands-on delivery experience

* Experience managing capital improvement programs or multiple projects

Familiarity with:

* Stormwater systems

* ADA compliance

* Traffic engineering

* Right-of-way regulations

* Design-build or similar program experience (e.g., fire access projects)

* Ability to develop creative, practical solutions to infrastructure/community challenges

Systems & Technical Experience (Bonus):

* AutoCAD

* Civil 3D

GIS tools:

* Ability to produce public-facing sketches, maps, or diagrams

* Familiarity working with consultants for design execution (not necessarily hands-on design-heavy)