Associate Engineer (Community Development

Associate Engineer

The City of Torrance is recruiting for an Associate 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 Engineering Division 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 Engineering Division processes land development documentation (certificates of compliance, easements, easement vacations, lot tie agreements, subdivision maps and certificates of correction); and also provides field inspection for non-capital improvement work in the public right of way.

The Associate Engineer plays an integral part within the Engineering Division. This position will collaborate with different City departments including Public Works, Transit, and Community Services; as well as the Current Development, Planning, and Building divisions of Community Development. The Associate Engineer manages non-capital improvement private development engineering projects; prepares and presents reports and agenda items for the City Council and City commissions;

prepares and administers professional engineering and professional service contracts; plans and directs the work of lower-level professional and technical engineering staff; 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 engineering and three years professional engineering field and office experience. Experience or training in engineering computer applications is desirable. License and/or Certificates Must possess and maintain an appropriate, valid California 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 private development engineering, including extensive experience in reviewing private development plans; applying municipal development standards; coordinating with developers and utility agencies; and ensuring compliance with City codes and engineering requirements;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows software applications, such as spreadsheets, databases, and engineering computing applications, AutoCAD and ESRI GIS software;
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make well-reasoned, logical decisions;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to represent the City in meetings and presentations to a variety of audiences, including community groups, other governmental agencies, and the public, while using tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to effectively communicate and address concerns;
• Ability to independently manage and complete assignments in a fast-paced, high-demand environment, demonstrating initiative and proactive problem-solving when needed; and
• Natural aptitude for thriving in a team environment that encourages cooperation, open communication, and the shared management of risk, responsibility, and rewards.

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire ranceCA.Gov/Jobs. First review of applications will be those received by Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. 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 4, 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…