Assistant Engineer; Community Development

Assistant Engineer

The City of Torrance is recruiting for an Assistant Engineer to be part of the Community Development Team! The Community Development Department oversees and initiates plans for: economic growth; commercial, industrial, and residential development and re-development; zoning; code enforcement; permitting; and building inspections. The Division of Engineering Services provides plan checking and permitting services for construction work proposed in the public right of way to ensure high quality public improvements (specifically non-capital improvement related work).

The Assistant Engineer reviews and approves engineering plans, drawings and specifications, cost estimates, contract provisions, legal descriptions, and maps, ensuring compliance with all subdivision policies and local and state codes, ordinances and regulations; investigates and resolves public complaints and problems; prepares and presents reports and agenda items to the City Council and City Commissions; coordinates projects with other City departments, agencies and utility companies;

and performs related duties as required.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and one to two years of professional engineering office experience; or possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate and four years of responsible engineering experience. Experience or training in CAD applications for computers is desired. License and/or Certificates Must possess and maintain an appropriate, valid California State driver's license.

A valid certificate of registration issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers is desirable. Ideal Candidate Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the nuances and complexities of civil engineering in a municipal context;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and present information to City leadership, commissions, and the public;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, maintain accurate project records, and meet deadlines;
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, consultants, contractors, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and community members;
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to respond professionally to public inquiries and resolve concerns with tact and diplomacy; and
• Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively while exercising sound judgment within established engineering policies and procedures.

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire. Application submission will remain open until the position is filled. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is a possibility that the recruitment may close at that time. Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
Oral Interview:
Weighted 100% (Tentatively scheduled on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.)

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Torrance CA.Gov to find out more information about the City of Torrance. Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at  prior to the test date. As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check. In addition, the City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement.

Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's office. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

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