Associate Civil Engineer

Salary : $106,368.00 - $129,288.00 Annually

Location : Lakewood, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-39

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 03 / 04 / 2025

Description

This recruitment is open until filled an may close at any time without notice. First review of applications will occur on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Under general supervision, the Associate Civil Engineer, performs a variety of responsible and complex professional level engineering work in the field and office in connection with the planning, design, construction and administration of a variety of public works projects, facilities and programs; and does related work as assigned.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Plans and implements city-wide Capital Improvement Program and associated projects
• Prepares and reviews plans, specifications, costs estimates and contract documents for capital improvement and maintenance projects
• Performs professional engineering work as related to the design, construction, inspection and maintenance of public works
• Solicits, evaluates, interviews, and hires professional consulting firms and services for various design, construction management, and inspection duties and project support activities; monitors and manages design and inspection efforts throughout the project
• Administers consulting services contracts including preparation of requests for proposals, project scoping, payments processing, invoice tracking, and overall project accounting
• Checks designs submitted by consulting engineers, street surveying and mapping, traffic engineering, procurement of rights-of-way, easements, and other properties Resolves and coordinates construction questions and issues
• Receives, reviews and negotiates contractor change order proposals to achieve a fair and reasonable price in accordance with general conditions and specifications, executes extra work orders and change orders, and completes final project close-out documentation
• Administers Federal and State grant funds associated with construction projects
• Ensures compliance with Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and public works laws; and processes DIR penalties as applicable to the project with the appropriate
• Conducts civil and traffic engineering and related studies, evaluates alternatives, makes recommendation's and presents report
• Manages the maintenance of records, assessment roles, field notes, reports, maps, plots, deeds, bench marks, monuments, and similar engineering information records
• Confers with on matters relating to subdivision and public works design and construction, providing engineering information and advice
• Performs reviews of development projects for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements
• Assigns, reviews, and participates in the design, preparation, and checking of signing and striping plans, construction traffic control plans and street lighting plans
• Prepares a variety of written materials, including staff and engineering reports and grant applications for engineering and transportation projects.
• Prepares and presents reports and agenda items for City Council and City Commissions
• Develops, monitors and updates project schedules
• Participates as a member of interdepartmental and intradepartmental teams and committees as required
• Assist in the administration and preparation of the department's budget and capital improvement budget
• May provide technical direction and training to other engineering and technical staff
• Interprets complex written information including contracts, grant applications, franchise agreements, and the Municipal Code
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience : Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major work in civil engineering or a closely related field and three years of professional engineering experience involving the design and construction of public works projects and related project administration functions. A Master's degree is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications :

Knowledge of : Civil engineering principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to City public works, engineering infrastructure development and maintenance and surveying; basic principles and practices of capital improvement program budgeting, cost estimation, funding, project management, and contract administration; principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work; methods, materials and techniques used in construction of public work projects; applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulatory codes; rules, regulations and requirements of Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) prior and during construction; engineering maps and record keeping principles and procedures; techniques for providing high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the pubic, vendors, contractors, and City Staff; recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to innovations and trends in civil and traffic engineering design and development; and occupational safety principles and practices

Skills & Abilities to : Effectively prepare technical engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for public works projects; perform surveys and design calculations; prepare grant applications for various funding sources; analyze and evaluate design drawings, specifications, and estimates for public works construction; interpret and apply related laws, ordinances and regulations; provide information and technical support to city personnel and general public; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; work with accuracy and attention to detail; ability to use drafting software for plan review and revisions; use standard office software, such as MSWord and Excel to prepare narrative and numerical documents and reports; gather and assist in analyzing data; prepare and maintain records; and establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands : Ability to see and hear within normal ranges and dexterity to read, write, type, operate office equipment such as a computer, telephone, pencils, pens; ability to drive vehicles; communicate orally, in writing and over the telephone; and able to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds .

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information :

The benefits package associated with regular full-time positions includes :

1. Benefits package information is based on current benefit information and subject to change, based on labor agreements; federal, state and / or local laws or resolutions.

2. For qualified public employees who are "classic" CalPERS members and City employees with membership into CalPERS prior to 1 / 1 / 2013 enrollment will be into the 2% at 55 formula. Pension benefits for employees hired on or after 1 / 1 / 2013 and are "new" CalPERS members are subject to the Public Employees Pension Reform Act provisions and will be enrolled into the 2% at 62 formula.

Selection Procedure : All properly submitted applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the position will be invited to compete in the selection process. The selection process may consist of any one or a combination of the following examination procedures, which include, but are not limited to : oral interview, written examination, work sample exercises, qualifications appraisal interview, and / or performance test. Not all applicants may be tested or interviewed.

Important Information

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.

APPLICATION PROCESS : Applications must be filled out completely and clearly show that the qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligible List, or discharge from employment. Resumes may be attached, but will not be accepted in lieu of a standard City application form. All application materials become the property of the City of Lakewood and are not returnable.

COMPENSATION : City employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, therefore, published monthly salary is for illustration purposes only, rounded to whole dollars. Actual salary is based on hourly rate rounded to four decimal places.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY : The City of Lakewood does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability status, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, or other protected class in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES : Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, are encouraged to apply for City employment. Those who require a reasonable accommodation to take a test as part of the selection process must make such a request to the Personnel Department, in writing, at least three working days prior to the date of the testing procedure. Individuals requesting accommodation in the testing process will be required to provide documentation of such need.

IMMIGRATION REFORM & CONTROL ACT OF 1986 : In compliance with the Act, all new employees must verify their identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.

FINGERPRINTING : Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.

RESTRICTIONS ON NEPOTISM : The employment of relatives can create undesirable results, particularly in connection with performance evaluation, discipline, and general morale of other workers. Therefore, it is the city's policy that no relative of any City officer or employee to which this resolution applies shall be employed, if said City officer or employee is in a supervisory, lead or subordinate position over said relative in the areas of hiring, setting compensation, discipline or termination. "Relatives" for this purpose include son, daughter, mother, father, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, stepparent, stepchild, grandparent, grandchild, or persons living in the same household. The City does not prohibit employment of two people who are married to each other or who are the registered domestic partners of each other pursuant to the California Family Code (section 297 et seq.). Nonetheless, the City will not employ spouses or registered domestic partners in the same division or facility in situations where such action is determined to be inappropriate because of reasons of supervision, safety, security or morale.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION : Employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of a medical examination which includes drug and alcohol screening for safety-sensitive positions. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense. Candidates are cautioned not to quit their jobs or give notice to their current employer until they are determined to be medically qualified.

TUBERCULOSIS TESTING : Candidates selected to work in a position requiring contact with children must submit a certificate or notice documenting that within the last two years they have been examined and found to be free of communicable tuberculosis. The certificate or notice must be signed by a licensed examining physician or public health agency.

POSSESSION OF A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE : Employees in classifications requiring possession of a valid California driver's license will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice program, which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects the driving record.

LOYALTY OATH OR AFFIRMATION : All City employees are required to sign a loyalty oath or affirmation prior to actual employment.

EMERGENCY SERVICE : All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD : Employees appointed to positions in the classified service are required to serve a probationary period of not less than six months. All other employees are considered at-will and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

The benefits package associated with regular full-time positions includes :

1 Benefits package information is based on current benefit information and subject to change, based on labor agreements; federal, state and / or local laws or resolutions.

2 For qualified public employees who are "classic" CalPERS members and City employees with membership into CalPERS prior to 1 / 1 / 2013 enrollment will be into the 2% at 55 formula. Pension benefits for employees hired on or after 1 / 1 / 2013 and are "new" CalPERS members are subject to the Public Employees Pension Reform Act provisions and will be enrolled into the 2% at 62 formula.

Which one of the following best describes your level of education :

indicate the major of your degree :

Indicate the total number of years of professional engineering work experience you possess involving the construction of public works projects :

Indicate the total number of years of professional engineering work experience you possess involving the design of public works projects :

Briefly describe your experience administering capital improvement projects.

Briefly describe your experience in public works construction?

Briefly describe your experience with state and federal funding associated with construction projects.

Do you possess a valid Engineer-in-Training Certificate issued by the State of California? If you answered yes, please make sure to attach a copy of your certificate.

Do you possess a valid License as a Professional Civil Engineer issued by the State of California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors?If you answered yes, please make sure you attach a copy of your License.

Required Question

Salary : $106,368 - $129,288