Associate Engineer
LYNWOOD ASSOCIATES LTD
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City of Lynwood is seeking an experienced Associate Engineer to manage capital improvement projects and direct the Engineering Division. You will influence design, construction, and oversee streets, water, sewer, and traffic systems for the community.
The role requires strong communication, project management, and supervisory skills, with the ability to work with multiple departments and outside agencies. A California civil engineering degree and EIT are preferred.
Qualifications
- Minimum four years of professional civil engineering experience, including project management.
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering.
- Possession of an EIT Certificate; California PE is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex and professional civil engineering work for Public Works projects.
- Coordinate capital improvement projects, supervise staff, and administer contracts.
- Review plans, inspect construction, and ensure conformance with codes and city standards.
- Prepare reports, budgets, and development fees; liaise with other departments and agencies.
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The City of Lynwood is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented civil engineering professional to perform complex engineering work, act as project manager for capital improvement projects, and help direct the Engineering Division. Apply today to play a key role in shaping Lynwood's public infrastructure!
The City of Lynwood is seeking a technical, proactive, and collaborative Associate Engineer to help drive our public works capital improvement projects and strengthen community infrastructure. This is more than a design role — it is an opportunity to serve as a project manager, problem-solver, and key contributor within a growing municipal organization.
In this position, you will influence the design, construction, and management of vital city infrastructure, including streets, water, sewer, and traffic systems that directly impact the quality of life for our community.
Lynwood is a vibrant and diverse Los Angeles County community serving approximately 67,000 residents. The City is committed to professional excellence, equity in public service, and continuous infrastructure improvement. We are building modern, resilient systems that support sustainable public works and a high-performing engineering team.
The recruitment is scheduled to close on November 30, 2026. This recruitment can close at any time with or without prior notice. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Candidates who best meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.
This is a benefited, full-time position with working hours to be assigned at the discretion of the Public Works Department. Candidates may be required to work irregular hours, various shifts, weekends, holidays and/or on-call status.
Under general direction/supervision of the Director of Public Works, or his/her designee; performs complex and professional civil engineering work pertaining to the design and construction of assigned projects in support of the Director of Public Works, or his/her designee; acts as project manager for assigned capital improvement projects; conducts engineering analysis and reviews plans and specifications; coordinates assigned activities of the Public Works Department and other City departments and outside agencies; and performs other related work as assigned.
Plans, supervises and coordinates difficult, professional engineering work in support of a wide range of complex Public Works projects; directs the work of subordinate professional and technical engineering staff; assists in the administration and supervision of the Engineering Division.
This position shall also be capable of reviewing and completing staff work to a high degree of completion. Strong communication and writing skills are essential. The incumbent must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to build consensus and convincingly represent the City in a wide variety of concerns and interests. Incumbents work independently, seeking assistance only as new or unusual situations arise.
Performs a variety of professional/difficult civil engineering work; prepares designs of Public Works projects according to general guidelines, objectives, and specifications. Prepares and submits specifications and cost estimates for Public Works and other projects, including traffic, streets, street lighting, water and sewer projects.
Administers construction contracts; performs some project inspections. Design and prepare specifications, cost estimates and contract documents related to the construction and maintenance of a variety of projects. Coordinate projects with contractors, utility companies and other public agencies.
Assists in the preparation, coordination and control of the operating and capital improvement budgets; assists in evaluating the need for and developing plans and schedules for long-range Public Works projects. Assists in the development and implementation of the Division budget and Capital Improvement Program.
Establishes design procedures and interprets the application of design criteria. Reviews improvement plans, parcel maps, road and grading plans, drainage plans, related maps, specifications, and other information for accuracy, format; may review for conformance to established engineering practices, and compliance with state, county and city laws, ordinances, and regulations. Assists in the compliance efforts related to the requirements of the City's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program.
Provides liaison to contractor representatives in coordinating contract projects; monitors and inspects project construction activity; reviews and prepares environmental analysis and determinations; prepares change orders as necessary to recommend alteration of plans and specifications.
Coordinates projects with other departments, divisions, sections, or teams, consultants, developers and/or property owners; gives presentations to elected and appointed officials; responds to citizen inquiries and complaints, and takes appropriate action.
Supervises review of private development and/or subdivision plans for conformance to standards. Participates in the development of capital improvement projects for compliance with City specifications; resolves disputes between the City and developers, contractors, engineers and the general public relative to City policies, specifications, regulations, procedures and extra work.
Prepares complex engineering reports; prepares Public Works conditions of approval; calculates and collects development fees, permit fees, deposits, bonds; processes improvement plans.
Serves as a member of the Public Works Department's management team and participates in the development and implementation of Division goals, policies and procedures; administrative planning; and problem resolution.
Knowledge of: Civil engineering principles and practices as applied to public services; related federal and state laws, ordinances, and regulations; methods and techniques utilized in the preparation of Public Works projects, designs, and related plans, specifications, and cost estimates; the principles, methods, and equipment utilized in surveying and materials testing. Contract administration from start to finish; State and City traffic laws and regulations pertaining to traffic control; equipment and techniques, including operation of Auto CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) software; principles and practices of GIS concepts and processes.
Ability to: perform professional engineering work; including project design; conduct inspections and evaluate construction relative to approved plans and specifications; coordinate the work of others involved in related activities; prepare and maintain records and prepare reports; interpret and apply related laws, ordinances, and regulations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; work well with other governmental agencies in the processing of cooperatively funded projects.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Experience: A minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience performing duties including two (2) years experience as a project manager with administrative and/or supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
Requirement: Possession of an EIT Certificate.
Licensed as a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California is highly desirable.
Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles and a good driving record.
California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice System: An incumbent appointed to this position is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program. The Pull Notice Program provides information on the incumbent's driving record and Driver's License status on a periodic basis to the City of Lynwood.
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or Public Works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
This position is represented by the Lynwood Employees' Management Group (LEMG).
City of Lynwood Human Resources Department 11330 Bullis Road Lynwood, CA 90262 310-603-0220 x 221
City of Lynwood employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker. All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.
The City of Lynwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer, special assistance with the application and examination process is available upon request, for persons with disabilities. Notify Human Resources for assistance at (310) 603-0220 ext. 221 no later than three working days prior to the closing or scheduled examination/interview date.
- Retirement - Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive 2% @ 62 benefit formula. Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 3% @ 60 benefit formula. All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS.
- 8% EPMC - All employees are required to pay the 8% CalPERS member contribution.
- Medical Insurance – The City pays up to $1128.40 per month towards any medical plan selected by the employee and his/her eligible dependents.
- Dental/Vision Insurance – The City will contribute up to 80% of the family premium for dental and vision insurance.
- Life Insurance – Life, AD & D covered at 100% by the City.
- Long-Term Disability - covered at 100% by the City.
- Short-Term Disability - covered at 100% by the City.
- Deferred Compensation - The City offers a choice of two deferred compensation providers.
- Vacation - Accrued at two weeks each year with increases based on years of service.
- Sick Leave- 96 hours annually.
- Management Leave – 70 hours annually
- Other Leave- 10 paid holidays and 4 days floating holiday leave.
- 4-10 Work Schedule
- Additional Benefits may include: Longevity Pay, Education Incentive Pay, Bilingual Pay, an Employee Assistance Program, opportunities for Citywide Training and a flexible schedule
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