Associate Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer

Salary : $95,241.07 - $148,002.78 Annually

Location : City of Placentia, CA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 2025-00010

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 01 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

DESCRIPTION

JOIN OUR PUBLIC WORKS TEAM AS AN ASSOCIATE OR SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

Are you passionate about building a better community through innovative engineering? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise will shape critical infrastructure projects? The Public Works Engineering Division of the City of Placentia invites talented professionals to apply for Associate Civil Engineer and Senior Civil Engineer positions. These roles offer the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our city's growth and sustainability. If you have a strong foundation in civil engineering and practices and are committed to innovation, sustainability, and community focused solutions, bring your project management and collaboration skills to our community, and APPLY TODAY!

ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

95,241.87 - $115,758.50 Annually

121,762.26 - $148,002.78 Annually

99,051.54 - $122,704.01 Annually with BA (4%)

126,632.75 - $153,922.57 Annually with BA (4%)

100,956.38 - $122,704.01 Annually with MA (6%)

129,067.99 - $156,882.94 Annually with MA (6%)

• Education Incentive of up to 6% - Dependent Upon Qualifications - Plus EXCELLENT Benefits

4 / 10 Work Schedule Monday - Thursday, 7 : 15 a.m. to 6 : 15 p.m.

Appointments will be made at the Associate Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer level depending on experience and qualifications at the City's discretion.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER

This journey level role is ideal for professionals ready to take on diverse engineering challenges. You'll contribute to public works, private development, transportation, and utility projects through tasks like plan review, cost evaluation, and field inspections. With a solid foundation in civil engineering principles, design standards, and construction contracts, you'll help ensure our city's infrastructure meets the highest standards.

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SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

For experienced engineers looking to lead, this senior level role offers the chance to manage a major section or function of the Engineering Division. You'll tackle complex engineering challenges, supervise professional and technical staff, and coordinate efforts across departments and agencies. This position is perfect for someone with a deep understanding of codes, standards, and specifications who is ready to take their career to the next level.

For a full description of the SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER classification specification please click

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS :

ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

INTERVIEWS ARE TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding their qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Department webpage at as soon as possible. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.

All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of education, training, and experience, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to oral interviews and / or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment-eligible list from which hires may be made. The list is valid for up to one year, or until an insufficient number of candidates remain unless exhausted sooner.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Placentia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and / or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 993-8141 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

The City of Placentia's Drug-Free Workplace Policy requires that all applicants undergo substance abuse testing prior to employment.

The City of Placentia will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City is concerned regarding a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting

MID-MANAGEMENT (Unrepresented) BENEFITS

Schedule - The City operates on a "4 / 10" work schedule.

Retirement - The City of Placentia participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and does not participate in Social Security.

Health Insurance - The City provides up to $1,877 per month to purchase health insurance for employees and dependents through the CalPERS Health Benefits program. Alternatively, there is a $400 medical opt out payment for employees who are insured outside the City's insurance coverage.

Telecommunications Allowance - City pays $75 / per month.

Dental & Vision Insurance - Fully paid plan for dental and vision insurance.

Life Insurance - Fully paid life insurance policy equal to annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased with the employee paying for the premium.

Disability Insurance - Fully paid short-term and long-term disability insurance policies.

Bilingual Pay - An additional pay of $175 per month.

Flexible Spending Account - Employees may contribute to a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account on a voluntary basis.

Educational Incentive Pay - 2% for Associates, 4% for Bachelors, and 6% for Masters Degree.

Deferred Compensation 457 (b) Plan - Employees may contribute to a deferred compensation plan on a voluntary basis.

Holidays - 13 paid holidays per year.

Paid Time Off (Vacation) - 80 hours per year; increases to 120 hours after 3 years of service.

Alternative Health & Wellness (Sick Leave) - 96 hours per year; this program includes an incentive of up to $1,250 per fiscal year.

Management Leave - Up to 80 hours per calendar year, dependent upon assignment and director discretion. Allotment prorated for new employees.

Holiday Closure - City Hall and most City Services observe a Holiday Closure annually for two weeks at the end of December / beginning of January, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day; City will provide additional holiday hours during this closure period (paid time off varies per year, assignment, and Bargaining Unit).

To better evaluate your qualifications for this position, responses to this supplemental questionnaire are required. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process. An incomplete and inaccurate application may lead to disqualification. It is your responsibility to fill out the application thoroughly and accurately. Resumes will not be accepted instead of completing these questions. Please provide concise, descriptive, and detailed information when answering questions. If you do not have experience, please write "NONE". IMPORTANT : 'See Resume', 'See Above', or copy and paste of your resume are not considered qualifying responses and will not be considered when evaluating your qualifications.

Do you possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering or a related field?

Are you registered as a Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in the State of California?

How many years of professional engineering experience so you possess involving the design, construction, inspection, and surveying of public works projects?

How many years of professional engineering experience do you possess working for a city or other governmental agency?

Briefly, describe your experience reviewing and approving public improvement plans and specifications associated with various types of private development work within the City's right-of-way.If you do not have experience, please indicate N / A below.

Briefly, describe your experience related to the design and construction associated with various types of public works projects, such as slurry sealing, paving, street improvements, parks, City facilities and buildings, bridges, etc.If you do not have experience, please indicate N / A below.

Briefly, describe your professional engineering experience in management of staff and Municipal rules and regulations.If you do not have experience, please indicate N / A below.

Please describe your experience supervising, leading, or coordinating the work of others. If no experience, write N / A.

Required Question

Salary : $95,241 - $148,003