Associate Engineer​/Senior Civil Engineer - Water Engineering

Job Summary

Position
:
Senior Civil Engineer or Associate Engineer – Public Utilities Water Division, City of Anaheim, CA

Salary
: $112,212 – $168,318 annually (Senior); $101,780 – $152,670 annually (Associate)

Location
:
City of Anaheim, CA

Job Type
:
Full Time

Department
:
Public Utilities

Opening Date
: 11/26/2025

• Perform, direct, and review engineering projects related to planning, analysis, permitting, design, and implementation of municipal water supply system projects.
• Participate in selection of private consulting engineering services, prepare proposals, conduct interviews, and review consultant qualifications.
• Assist higher‑level engineers on large and complex development and public works construction projects.
• Serve as project manager on complex construction projects; administer project from inception to completion including design, review, public meetings, bidding, and construction; develop scope of work; liaise with City staff, developers, engineers, consultants, the general public and external agencies; develop project timelines and oversee consultant staff.
• Supervise, plan, prioritize, assign, and review work of project staff and consultants; provide or coordinate staff training; implement discipline procedures when necessary.
• Respond to questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action.
• Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards and committees; prepare engineering studies, reports and presentations including initial environmental impact and water supply industry reports.
• Attend professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in civil engineering.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Lead, train, and review work of staff responsible for professional and technical level engineering work.
• Train employees in engineering methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Verify work of assigned employees for accuracy, compliance with standards, and safe work practices.
• Support preparation of an annual operating budget; review and track revenues and expenditures.
• Determine scope of engineering projects; prepare requests for proposals and contracts for complex consulting services.
• Participate in preparation of regional, state and federal grants; monitor application requests and approved grant programs.

Senior Civil Engineer

Experience and

Education:

Three years of professional engineering experience plus a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field. Equivalent experience or education qualifies.

License/Certification:
Valid California driver’s license; registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in California.

Associate Engineer

Experience and

Education:

Two years of professional engineering experience plus a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field. Equivalent experience or education qualifies.

License/Certification:
Valid California driver’s license;
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. The first review of applications will occur on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Applicants who submit after the first review may not be considered. The recruitment may close at any time after the first review date.

Applicants must submit a complete application; references, background checks, and pre‑employment medical examinations (including drug/alcohol screening) will be required. The City uses E‑Verify; proof of identity and work authorization must be provided.

All applications will be communicated via the email address provided in the application. Regular email monitoring is required.

The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary benefits, retirement through CalPERS, and additional benefits described in the City’s Benefits Summary and CalPERS Rates documents.