Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer

City of Pomona; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Pomona is seeking a civil engineer to join the Public Works Department’s Engineering team at the Assistant, Associate, or Associate Civil Engineer levels. The role involves designing and managing public infrastructure projects, including streets and water systems, with licensure requirements varying by level.

Ideal candidates hold a civil engineering degree, California licensure (EIT/PE as applicable), and strong self-management, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• EIT or PE licensure depending on level.
• Valid California driver's license and ability to obtain professional licensure as required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager on assigned projects and supervise staff.
• Establish design criteria for streets, water/sewer, and related infrastructure.
• Prepare estimates of work/materials and coordinate bids.
• Research codes and develop construction plans and specs.
• Monitor project progress to meet time and cost schedules.
• Review subdivision/site plans for compliance with city ordinances.
• Provide GIS and technical support to divisions and public counter assistance.
• Participate in Development Review Committee and meet with developers.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-Management

Adaptability

Teamwork

Critical Thinking

Professional & Technical Expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license

Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license

Valid Class C driver's license

Tools

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Job description

The City of Pomona is seeking a skilled civil engineer to join the Public Works Department's Engineering team. This flexible staffing position can be filled at the Assistant, Associate, or Associate Civil Engineer level, depending on qualifications.

Role Overview:

• Assistant Engineer: Under general supervision, perform engineering and plan checking related duties under the Land Development section. This entry-level role offers training with increasing responsibilities as experience grows.
• Associate Engineer / Associate Civil Engineer: With minimal supervision, perform the full range of duties independently, managing projects, supervising staff, and making decisions with greater discretion.
• Desirable experience with Subdivision Map Act, site plan reviews, storm water pollution prevention related mandates, American with Disabilities Act (ADA), and land surveying.

Salary Ranges:

• Assistant Engineer:$8,648 - $10,516 monthly
• Associate Engineer:$9,549 - $11,606 monthly
• Associate Civil Engineer:$10,538 - $12,809 monthly

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented civil engineer with experience in designing and managing public infrastructure projects, including streets and water systems. They should possess relevant engineering licenses, strong self-management skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Why Choose Pomona?

Build more than infrastructure. Build your career. Join a city that's continually investing in its future. As part of the City of Pomona team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects, work alongside dedicated public servants, and help deliver essential services to a diverse and vibrant community.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters growth.
• Make a Difference: Your work will directly impact the safety and development of Pomona.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

To excel in this position, one must possess a set of core competencies. These competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires.
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims.
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job.

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Assistant Engineer

Education, Experience, and License Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
• One year of technical civil engineering experience.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within twelve (12) months of employment, an Engineer-in-Training License issued by the State of California.
• Must possess a valid Class C driver's license at the time of application.

Associate Engineer

Education, Experience, and License Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
• Three years of experience performing duties comparable to an Assistant Engineer.
• Possession of an Engineer-in-Training License issued by the State of California.
• Must possess a valid Class C driver's license at the time of application.

Associate Civil Engineer

Education, Experience, and License Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
• Three years of experience performing duties comparable to an Assistant Engineer.
• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• Must possess a valid Class C driver's license at the time of application.

• Serve as project manager on assigned projects; oversee, direct and review the work of assigned professional and technical project staff.
• Establish design criteria to be used by project staff and/or outside consultants; establish grades for streets, curbs and gutters, landscaping, parks, facilities, alleys or other paving projects, water and sewer lines, and similar projects.
• Prepare preliminary and final estimates of work and material requirements; coordinate required advertising for bids.
• Act as a project engineer; research applicable codes, regulations and requirements for assigned projects; develop and oversee the development of construction plans and specifications; oversee and prepare changes as field conditions warrant.
• Maintain constant awareness of progress on assigned projects to ensure compliance with designated time and cost schedules for project completion; supervise and participate in the inspection of construction projects; prepare change orders; review contractors’ estimates; prepare and review progress payments.
• Provide assistance to construction inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolution of problems during construction; review as-built plans to ensure compliance with original plans and specifications.
• Review subdivision plans and site plans for conformance with City ordinances and State law.
• Oversee the operation of the geographic information system (GIS).
• Review private contract projects for conformance with City ordinances, policies, standards and accepted engineering practices; meet with architects, engineers, and developers to provide preliminary review of development concept and design.
• Review and process requests for Assessment Districts, right-of-way vacations, encroachment permits, address assignment and site development ordinance variance request.
• Participate in the Development Review Committee.
• Participate in directing the activities of survey parties; convert, compute, and plot information obtained in field surveys.
• Participate in the evaluation of procedures and in the development of new and improved practices.
• Participate in the development and preparation of standards for engineering design and materials of construction.
• Prepare special engineering studies and reports; perform special assignments on engineering problems as necessary.
• Provide technical assistance and support to other divisions and departments; provide public counter support to developers, builders, contractors and the general public pertaining to City engineering and related requirements; attend public meetings as requested.
• Exercise professional engineering judgment in accordance with current accepted practice of civil engineering and appropriate laws and codes.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to work in a standard office environment with some exposure to outdoors; ability to travel to different sites and locations.