Associate Engineer

Salary: $53.59 - $71.82 Hourly
Location : City Hall, 101 North "D" Street, Perris, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 05/15/2026
Closing Date: 5/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 50

DEFINITION
Under direction, performs professional field and office engineering work related to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the City's development projects, including land development, and other public works infrastructure programs and projects; prepares and/or participates in the preparation and review of preliminary and final engineering plans, cost estimates, cost analysis studies, specifications, and schedules; quality controls engineering designs performed by consulting engineers for the City;

performs plan checks of tenant improvement and developer projects to ensure conformance with City standards; provides technical support to management in assigned engineering program area; acts as project manager for public works construction projects; and performs related duties, as assigned.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Receives direction from the City Engineer. Exercises technical and functional direction over Inspection staff.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs planning and construction oversight for development projects; conducts project feasibility studies; prepares drawings, plans, and specifications; oversees inspection tasks; ensures construction materials used on City projects meet project quality and quantity standards and expectations.
Conducts professional engineering studies relating to present activities and future projects; prepares reports and makes recommendations relating to the conduct of engineering activities or to the acceptance of contracts and bids received for proposed projects.
Prepares and/or participates in the preparation and review of preliminary and final engineering plans, cost estimates, cost analysis studies, specifications, and schedules for public works and utilities projects including roads, sewers, water systems, storm drain projects, and for all private development projects.
Reviews and provides comments for development projects within the City, ensuring they are complying with mandated standards; coordinates with public works and building staff to convey these comments to the applicant.
At the direction of the City Engineer, assists with implementation of the City's capital improvement projects.
Oversees inspections of project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards.
Performs a variety of engineering calculations on assigned projects.
Evaluates and reviews the appropriateness of implementing new methods, products, and materials related to engineering projects.
Prepares reports and makes recommendations; makes presentations to committees and the City Council, as assigned.
Meets with contractors, engineers, developers, architects, a variety of outside agencies, and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters; provides information regarding City development project requirements.
Ensures staff compliance with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

Civil and structural engineering principles, techniques, policies, and procedures.
Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
Principles and practices of leadership.
Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
Principles and practices of cost estimation, funding, project management, and contract administration.
Principles and practices of project management.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
Land development principles and associated documentation such as property legal descriptions and subdivision maps.
Construction management principles and practices, including the strengths of material, properties, and uses of construction materials.
Principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work.
General principles of risk management related to engineering project design and construction.
Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the engineering, development, and construction fields.
Recordkeeping principles and procedures.
City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business…