Associate Professional Engineer

The current vacancies are for Associate Professional Engineer in the Public Works Department. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other Associate Professional Engineer vacancies in the Engineering Division of the Water Department or other Public Works Divisions during the life of the list. The eligibility list established from this recruitment is valid for up to one year from the date established unless the list is extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
The following process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

• On Thursday, 01/08/26 recruitment will close. All application materials must be received by the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm; postmarks are not accepted.
  
  To apply , submit:
  Application - online application only. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out the application form completely. Click the Apply button to begin the online process.
• Response to supplemental questions - will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Any work experience described here must also be included in your employment history on the main application.
• Week of 01/12 and 01/19/26:
  Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment by 01/30/26.
• Week of 02/02 and/or 02/09/26:
  Interviews will be tentatively scheduled for top candidates. The examination process will include an interview and may include a written and/or performance exercise.

Under direction, supervises and performs the planning, designing and coordinating of Public Works or Water Department engineering projects and programs; coordinates grant applications and project permits; oversees service applications and customer contacts; supervises assigned project personnel; and performs related work as assigned.

This is an advanced level classification in the professional engineering classification series. These positions can serve as professional and administrative head of a section of a Public Works or Water Department engineering division. Incumbents perform more complex professional engineering work and supervise Assistant Engineers, Engineering Technicians and other technical staff in the implementation of projects and programs.

The incumbent in this classification is registered with the State of California as a Professional Engineer.

This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Senior Professional Engineer in that the latter classification handles the most complex and sensitive work requiring a substantial level of professional training and experience and has full supervisory authority over Associate Professional Engineers and Engineering Associates. The Associate Professional Engineer is distinguished from the next lower classification of Engineering Associate in that the latter is the most expert level technical staff that does not require professional licensing.

(Duties typically performed by all associate civil engineers regardless of assignment - May include, but are not limited to, those duties listed below.)

• Acts as design team leader for major engineering projects; researches project design requirements; prepares estimates of time and material costs, coordinates and monitors project progress to insure timely progress of all phases of the project.
• Designs and conducts special engineering studies; prepares or directs special field tests or laboratory examination of materials; prepares drawings, models or displays.
• Prepares cost estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified engineering programs.
• Inspects and supervises inspection of construction projects; makes field changes within the limits of design and cost restrictions; resolves disputes concerning plans, specifications and additional work.
• Coordinates project design and…