Civil Engineering Assistant​/Associate Civil Engineer

Salary : $82,896.00 - $ Annually
Location : City Hall - 1414 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 02/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Overview
Civil Engineering Assistant: $6,908 monthly - $8,397 monthly
Associate Civil Engineer: $8,516 monthly -$10,351 monthly

** The City may fill the vacancy at either classification depending on qualifications*
* 4% Cost of Living Adjustment July 1, 2026

Civil Engineering Assistant:
Under supervision, performs technical engineering duties both in the office and in the field in the design, development, and construction of public works projects.

Associate Civil Engineer:
Under supervision of the City Engineer, performs responsible professional engineering work both in the office and in the field in connection with design, development, investigation, and completion of public works projects; serves as project engineer.
Duties & Responsibilities

Civil Engineering Assistant:

• Contract administration of public works projects, including the technical review of design plans, preparation of estimates, reports, proposals and specifications for capital improvement projects.
• Evaluate public works project proposals and bids, and recommend award of contract.
• Make field inspections of construction projects and existing structures to determine that the work is in accordance with approved plans; meet with contractors to resolve items of non-compliance.
• Investigate and resolve disputes and complaints from developers, contractors, engineers, and citizens involving public works construction and design issues.
• Coordinates of projects for other City departments, franchise utilities, outside governmental agencies.
• Respond to general questions, requests and complaints from the public.
• Issue, monitor and inspect public works permits.
• Maintains of records and files of documents, permits, contracts, projects paperwork.
• Supervise, train and evaluate sub-professional, technical, and clerical subordinates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Associate Civil Engineer:

• Contract administration of public works projects, including the technical review and preparation of design plans, estimates, reports, and specifications for the City construction projects, such as street widening, street paving, curbs, gutter, culverts, street light systems, drainage facilities, and storm drains; act as project engineer to coordinate capital improvement projects.
• Evaluate public works project proposals and recommend award of contract.
• Make field inspections of construction projects and existing structures to determine that the work is in accordance with approved plans; meet with contractors to resolve items of non-compliance.
• Investigate and resolve disputes and complaints from developers, contractors, engineers, and citizens involving public works construction and design issues.
• Review and evaluate plans of consulting architectural/engineering firms; make construction contract modifications and negotiate contract change orders.
• Prepare reports and recommendations related to civil engineering projects.
• Provide technical civil engineering information to developers, contractors, engineers, and the general public.
• Make engineering calculations in connection with field and office assignments; make plan layouts, details, and drawings.
• Review and check tentative and final land divisions and subdivision improvement plans and agreements for accuracy and conformance with City codes, ordinances, and policies; and make recommendations to the City Engineer and Assistant City Engineer for revisions and improvements.
• Review legal descriptions for public easements for street right-of-ways and across private property.
• Supervise, train and evaluate sub-professional, technical, and clerical subordinates.

Qualifications

Civil Engineering Assistant:
Education/

Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in civil engineering or related field or equivalent. Possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued from the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is desirable. Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License.

Associate Civil Engineer:
Education/

Experience:

Must possess a combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities, and enable the individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. A typical combination would be three years of experience in professional civil engineering work, including one year of supervisor experience; and equivalency to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in civil engineering or closely related field.

Employment Standards

Civil Engineering Assistant:
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of engineering as applied to public works, utilities, and construction projects; modern methods, materials, and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of public…