Associate​/Senior Civil Engineer

Summary

Petaluma, California, United States

Posted:
Apr 24, 2026

Associate/Senior Civil Engineer

The City of Petaluma is seeking Associate and Senior Civil Engineers to join its expanding Public Works Department. These positions present a unique opportunity to lead high‑impact capital improvement projects in a community‑focused municipality. The City is seeking accomplished professionals who are committed to engineering excellence and public service, and who are driven to design and implement projects that advance sustainability, innovation, and public safety.

Recruitment will remain open until filled and may close at any time.

• Salary Range
  : Associate Engineer: $ – $ annually
  Senior Civil Engineer: $ – $ annually
• Health and Well‑Being
  • Medical insurance:
    Choice of CalPERS Health Plans. City pays ~95% of the Bay Area Kaiser premium for employee & eligible dependents; option to receive Medical Cash Back if you have coverage elsewhere.
  • Dental & vision insurance:
    Covered for employees & eligible family members.
  • Life insurance: 1.5x annual compensation up to $200,000. Option to purchase additional insurance.
  • Long‑Term Disability:
    Up to 60% of current monthly salary after eligibility requirements.
  • Employee Assistance Program:
    Paid for city employees and eligible family members.
  • Wellness benefit: $500 annual allowance (subject to budget approval).
• Financial Future
  • CalPERS retirement package: 2% at 60 for classic members, 2% at 62 for PEPRA members.
  • Deferred compensation plan:
    Voluntary participation in three available plans.
• Work/Life Balance
  • Vacation: 80 hours, increasing with years of service.
  • Sick leave: 96 hours.
  • Administrative leave: 80 hours per fiscal year for Senior Civil Engineer classification.
  • Holidays: 12 fixed + 1 floating.
• Other Exceptional Benefits
  • Paid parental leave: up to 8 weeks for qualifying family bonding.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Associate Engineer

Journey‑level class in the professional engineering series (Assistant Engineer I/II & Associate Engineer) requiring registration as a professional engineer. The class requires assignment of the full range of professional engineering duties, including serving as project manager on assignments that demand considerable technical engineering knowledge, providing direction to engineering and technical personnel, and registering as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Traffic Engineer (TE).

Senior Civil Engineer

Advanced journey‑level class responsible for complex engineering duties, exercising direct supervision over assigned staff, and overseeing the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement projects.

Associate Engineer

• Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for traffic systems, streets, wastewater, storm drains, potable water, recycled water, facilities, or related public works projects.
• Coordinate activities with other city departments, divisions, and outside agencies; provide information over the counter and telephone.
• Perform moderately difficult calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public, developers, engineers, contractors, and other city departments.
• Review/approve construction of projects with staff, other departments, outside agencies, and members of the public; represent City to other governmental agencies.
• Maintain records, maps, plans, and files; research and prepare clear technical reports.
• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations; order survey, mapping, and data collection.
• Conduct field inspections and site investigations; perform engineering analysis and calculations as assigned.
• Plan and conduct engineering studies; write reports and plans with recommendations; modify as directed.
• Make presentations; serve as staff support to City Council, commissions, and review boards.
• Assist in training and directing professional and technical staff; participate in selection and direction of engineering contract professionals; coordinate support services such as survey crews, technicians, and field crews.
• Utilize computer applications related to the work.
• Direct the…