Associate Civil Engineer

Lafayette; Lafayette, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City-paid retirement contributions up

Health & dental insurance coverage 95%

Life Insurance $50,000

Commuter reimbursement 50% on BART

Paid time off 4 weeks

Public sector pension

Job summary

The City of Lafayette is seeking a hands-on Associate Civil Engineer to design, manage, and inspect capital improvement projects in our Engineering and Public Works Department. You will present plans to the public and officials, coordinating with contractors and city leaders to deliver safe, resilient infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has a PE license with 5+ years of CIP experience, proficient AutoCAD skills, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer with 5+ years of CIP design/inspection experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for public meetings and officials.
• Ability to coordinate with city staff, contractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and inspect complex civil engineering construction projects.
• Review plans for compliance with City, State, Federal standards for public works infrastructure.
• Provide construction administration, public relations, management and inspection of projects.
• Present staff reports to commissions and City Council.
• Coordinate meetings and assist in required reports to ensure permit compliance.

Skills

Communication

Public works knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Professional Civil Engineer license

Tools

AutoCad

Job description

• Salary/Pay Rate: $122,620-$171,425 annually DOE
• Posted Date: 10/07/2026 12:41 PM

Are you a hands-on Civil Engineer looking for a role where your work truly matters?

Imagine using your skills to shape safe, efficient, and resilient infrastructure that directly improves the daily lives of Lafayette residents. In this role, you'll collaborate with city leaders, contractors, and community stakeholders to bring capital improvement projects to life - from concept to construction.

If you're passionate about public works and ready to make a lasting impact in a city that values innovation and community, you may just be the next Associate Civil Engineer we're looking for at City of Lafayette!

The City of Lafayette is seeking a hands-on Associate Civil Engineer to play a key role in our Engineering and Public Works Department. The ideal candidate for this role is comfortable with designing, managing and inspecting capital improvement projects; and presenting and explaining projects to members of the public, elected officials and appointed officials. Currently, this position directly reports to the Engineering Services Manager. In the future, the Associate Civil Engineer may report to a Senior Civil Engineer. Please know that this will be a challenging role; but in a great city and joining a staff of dedicated, energetic and fun teammates!

Please note: Cover Letter is preferred, but not required.

What You'll Do

• Plans, designs, and inspects complex civil engineering construction projects.
• Reviews construction plans to verify compliance with City, State, Federal, and/or industry standards and requirements for public works infrastructure.
• Reviews and inspects work to preserve public safety and ensure conformance with plans and specifications.
• Reviews engineering calculations and reports.
• Participates in pre-design, construction, and utility coordination meetings.
• Provides construction administration, public relations, management, and inspection of construction projects.
• Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Hosts public meetings for City Council-approved capital improvement projects.
• Writes staff reports and presents to commissions, committees and the City Council.
• Attends County Clean Water Program meetings and assists in the development of required reports and documents to ensure the City's compliance with the stormwater regional discharge permit.

What You Bring

• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer with 5+ years of experience designing, managing and inspecting capital improvement projects.
• Ability to perform required engineering design work in AutoCad.
• Thorough understanding of engineering design standards and principles including ADA compliance.
• Comfortable working outside on construction sites as well as in the office.
• High level of comfort with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems quickly and independently.
• A collaborative solution-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to learn new skills independently.
• Work collaboratively with Public Works Inspectors and Assistant Engineer on construction projects.
• This is an exempt, salaried position with a hiring salary range of $122,620-$171,425 annually DOE and not eligible for overtime.
• This position typically works 8AM-5PM, Monday through Friday. However, shifts in schedule may be accommodated per supervisor's approval. This position may be required to work more than 8 hours and may have occasional weekend or evening/night work (i.e. city council meetings, road pavement projects, etc.).
• Hybrid work schedule may be possible during specific work seasons per supervisor's approval.
• Retirement Security - Up to 15% City-paid contributions to a 401-A plan, including a 5% match for a total potential contribution amount of20%.
• Health & Wellness - City covers 95% of health and dental insurance costs for employees and their eligible dependents or provides an allowance equal to 15% of salary towards deferred compensation plan if you have alternate medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - City provides a fully paid $50,000 life insurance policy.
• Ancillary Benefits - Optional Vision, FSA & Commuter plans, and supplemental Life Insurance available.
• Generous Time Off - up to 4 weeks of paid time off accrual in the first year (vacation and executive leave combined), 12 days of sick leave accrual, 1 floating holiday, and 13 paid holidays.
• Commuter Reimbursement - Receive 50% reimbursement on BART fare commuting to and from work.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential support for personal and professional challenges including counseling, financial wellness coaching, legal consultation, and more for employees and their eligible dependents.