Associate engineer/associate civil engineer

This journey-level position performs a full range of professional civil engineering duties related to land development, planning, design, construction, and maintenance. The position works with considerable independence on complex engineering assignments and ensures compliance with applicable standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Incumbents appointed to the Associate Engineer classification are required to obtain a California Civil Engineer license within one (1) year of appointment. Upon obtaining the license, the incumbent’s title will be designated as Associate Civil Engineer. This designation reflects professional licensure.

Examples of Duties

• Performs professional-level engineering work supporting the design, construction, and maintenance of City infrastructure, including streets, lighting, storm drainage, sewers, traffic systems, parks, and landscaping.
• Prepares project designs, engineering drawings, construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid and contract documents for assigned projects.
• Participates in the issuance of various construction permits including encroachment, transportation, and grading permits.

Typical Qualifications

Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or related field.

Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience comparable to an Assistant Engineer with the City of Suisun City.

License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate California Class C Driver’s License. Associate Engineer requires possession of a valid Engineer in Training Certificate. If hired as an Associate Engineer, registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers is required within one year of employment, in order to successfully pass the probationary period. Candidates who possess a Civil Engineer license upon hire will be hired as Associate Civil Engineer.

Physical Demands and Working Environment: The conditions outlined in the class specification are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Application/Selection Procedure: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the City’s official application form but should accompany the application. All applications and resumes will be reviewed to select those applicants whose qualifications appear to most closely match the requirements of the position. A limited number of the most highly qualified applicants may be invited to participate in the subsequent phase(s) of the recruitment process, which may include one or more of the following: written examination, performance examination, assessment exercises, oral interviews, and complete background checks. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process.

Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): With prior notice to the Personnel Department regarding testing or job performance modifications, the City will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Disabled individuals requiring accommodation during the application/hiring process should notify the personnel office.

Immigration Reform & Control Act: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all potential employees will be required to provide proof of United States Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.