Assistant Civil Engineer I & II – Utilities

NOTE:
This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close without prior notice. Testing will be conducted based on a reasonable pool of qualified applicants.

$38.81 - $48.08 Hourly ($6,727.75 - $8,334.52 Monthly)

$41.49 - $51.40 Hourly ($7,192.01 - $8,909.65 Monthly)

In addition to the above compensation, this position is eligible for certificate level one pay for incumbents that maintain a D2/D3 and/or T1 certification at a rate of $295 per month.

The City offers competitive benefits including 100% City paid medical insurance coverage up to the CalPERS Kaiser Plan (2026 rates) valued from $969.05 to $2,519.53 per month, a generous tuition reimbursement program, and a 9/80 work schedule.

Under general supervision, performs office and field engineering work related to the planning, design, maintenance, and operation of Utilities Division facilities and programs including water, sanitary sewer, and storm water systems, and associated infrastructure.

This position may be filled as an Assistant Civil Engineer I or II - Utilities depending the level of experience of the candidate. The Assistant Civil Engineer - Utilities classifications do not require the same level of design and project management responsibility as the Associate level.

The Assistant Civil Engineer I - Utilities is the entry level class in the Utilities Civil Engineer series. This level is not expected to function with the same amount of work knowledge or skill level as other higher level positions. An Assistant Civil Engineer I - Utilities exercises less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Under general supervision, incumbents in this class are expected to learn the office and field operations of the department and assigned division, and perform assignments in the design, review and/or implementation of engineering plans, drawings, designs and studies. As experience is gained, assignments become more diversified and require the application of a growing body of technical engineering related knowledge.

Assistant Civil Engineer II - Utilities is the journey-level class in the Utilities Civil Engineer series. Incumbents perform more independently across a full range of technical engineering support duties, and exercise greater independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. It is distinguished from the Assistant Civil Engineer I - Utilities level by the level of responsibility and complexity of projects assigned.

The following examples are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification.

• Provide civil engineering assistance on water, sanitary sewer, storm water, and other Utilities Division related projects.
• Assist with solicitation, review, evaluation, and tracking of Utilities Division proposals, contracts, and agreements for compliance with City requirements and timely completion of projects.
• Review water, sewer, and storm drain improvement plans for City projects and proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments for compliance with City standards, codes, and other applicable regulations.
• Prepare plans, diagrams, and sketches using computer aided drafting (CAD) and civil engineering drafting techniques.
• Assist with writing specifications, requests for proposals, and requests for qualifications for Utilities Division projects.
• Schedule and complete tasks in support of Utilities Division projects and verify tasks are being completed on schedule.
• Assist with coordinating and providing engineering and technical guidance to inspectors, consultants, contractors, vendors, other City departments, and agencies in support of Utilities Division projects and programs to ensure compliance with City requirements.
• Identify, research, gather, and analyze project design and program requirements including hydraulics, hydrology, existing utility and substructure plans, field data, materials, permitting, and other documents.
• Attend meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Prepare correspondence, graphs, and reports in support of Utilities Division projects and programs.
• Assist with coordination of video inspection and flow monitoring of sanitary sewer and storm water lines and compile and analyze data for design, operation, and maintenance purposes.
• Assist with conducting water, sanitary sewer, and storm water capacity assessments to identify potential hydraulic problems and other impacts resulting from proposed developments.
• Assist with coordination of pressure monitoring of water lines and compile and analyze data for design, operation, and maintenance purposes.
• Perform civil engineering calculations and design work for new facilities and necessary improvements/modifications to existing utility systems.
• Assist coordination with contractors, consultants, developers, and property owners in interpreting and complying with construction,…