Associate Civil Engineer

City of Newark, California; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 138,195 - 167,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance contributions

Retirement plan with CalPERS

General leave accrual

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

A local government agency in California seeks an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to manage public works projects and collaborate with various stakeholders. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, be a licensed Professional Engineer in California, and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. This role offers a salary range of $138,195.20-$167,960.00 and an excellent benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3 years of civil engineering experience with 1 year of lead responsibility.
• Ability to review plans and conduct field inspections.
• Knowledge of civil design, hydrology, hydraulics, and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of municipal construction projects.
• Review development plans for code compliance.
• Coordinate projects with various agencies.

Skills

Public service engagement

Large-scale project management

Strong communication skills

Problem analysis and solution identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Registered as a licensed Professional Civil Engineer in California

Job description

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The City of Newark is seeking an energetic and committed Associate Civil Engineer to perform professional civil engineering work related to the planning, review, design, construction, inspection, and coordination of a variety of public works projects with a particular emphasis on Land Development.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Meet and confer with developers, contractors,engineers and the general public relative to city policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Attend Development Review Committee meetings on designated entitlement projects and present and coordinateEngineering issues with other City departments.
• Recommend and prepare conditions of approval for Planning entitlement projects.
• Review private and public development improvement plans and subdivision maps for compliance with state and local codes, regulations and standards, and compliance with the requirements of project approval.
• Review development encroachment permits, building permits, grading and sitework permits and other permit applications, including technical reports and documents such as hydrology and hydraulic reports, stormwater management reports, and geotechnical reports.
• Review legal propertydescriptions, ordinances, assessment plans and other written materials.
• Makes engineering calculations, completes design drawings, makes and revises maps, charts and diagrams.
• Assist Public Works Inspectors in resolving construction issues.
• Perform field inspections of various municipal construction projects, in progress and upon completion.
• Respond to applicants, contractors, consultingengineers regarding technical information and project related issues; assist and coordinate project resolutions with applicant’s team and City team.
• Coordinate projects with various agencies, such as Caltrans, Union Sanitary District (USD), Alameda County Water District (ACWD), and Alameda County Flood Control District (ACFCD)
• Perform work in accordance with local, State, and Federal standards and regulations
• Attend Alameda County Cleanwater Program committee meetings.
• Schedule and track progress of land development projects.
• Prepare staff reports, as well as presentations forCity Council, and other legislative bodies; respond to the public and other inquiries orally and in writing.
• Develop Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and participate with other department staff in the selection of consulting engineers.
• Serve as Project Engineer onPublic Workscapital improvement projects and transportation engineering tasks as needed.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

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

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
• Three (3) years of civil engineering experience, including one year of lead responsibility.
• Registered as a licensed Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.

Job Description URL:

https://www.newark.org/home/showpublisheddocument/10135/638434210140230000

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The idealAssociateCivilEngineerwill be an experienced, licensedcivilengineerwith a passion for public service and community engagement;have a strong backgroundand comfortable with handling large-scale projects and well versed with the full range of professional and technicalengineering work,including knowledge of public and private infrastructureimprovement designs,civildesign, hydrology and hydraulics, landscape and irrigation, subdivision maps, FEMA, NPDES, and C.3 requirements.

The ideal candidate can work independently, bringing projects to completion within established time guidelines.Is an independent thinker who takes in stride a constantly changing environment,energetic, and is an excellent communicator with the demonstrated ability to synthesize and summarize information andmake effective public oral presentations. This position is ideal for a solution-oriented professional who can analyze problems, identify solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations.

Successful candidates should possess good interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to easily adjust to a variety of situations.This position is ideal for a hands-on professional that enjoys taking on a wide variety of projects while working closely with staff to ensure a high performing customer service-oriented work environment is maintained.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Associate Civil Engineer Salary: Annual - $138,195.20-$167,960.00

The City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance:The City contributes the following amounts toemployeehealth and welfare benefits:
• Employee only: $932
• Employee + 1 dependent: $1,862

If employee declines any or part of the City's cafeteria plan, employee may receive up to $450 cash-in-lieuper month. Any cash out will be paid to the employee in taxable compensation. Proof of medical insurance is required.

• Retirement: CalPERS 2.5% @ 55for Classic members or 2.0% @ 62for New PEPRA members.The City does not participate in Social Security. The City participates in Medicare.
• General Leave: 184 to 264 hours of general leave accrual each year, depending on length of service.Up to 80 hours of general leave may be converted to pay per fiscal year.
• Management Leave: Up to 56 hours per fiscal year.
• Holidays:13 paid holidays per year.
• Deferred Compensation:Voluntary participation.
• Life Insurance:City-paid $50,000 policy.
• Educational Reimbursement:Up to $10,000 lifetime benefit
• Long-term and Short-term Disability:Voluntary participation.
• Wellness:On-site bicycle lockers, and employee wellness activities such as workshops, fitness challenges, and informal meetings.
• Health & Fitness:Employees and eligible family members have free use of the gym, exercise equipment and aquatic facilities at the SillimanActivity and Family Aquatic Center, as well as resident rates for classes and rentals
• You may review the Compensation and Benefit Plan on our website for additional details:Compensation and Benefit Plan

APPLICATION PROCESS

An application andresumemust be submitted through CalOpps byAug25,2025at 5:00p.mfor the first round of reviews. The most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interviewscheduled for the week ofSept 8th,2025. The department interview will be scheduled at a later date. The selected final candidate will be required to complete a background check, including fingerprinting, and a basic physical exam.

We will make reasonable efforts in all phases of the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources [e-mail] accommodation requests.

The City of Newarkis committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of any local, state, or federal protected class.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath.

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• Industries

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