Assistant/Associate/Civil Engineer - Design Engineering (Public Works)

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Pay & Benefits

• Assistant Engineer: $87,890.19 - $117,773.97 Annually DOQ
  
• Associate Engineer: $97,014.74 - $130,001.04 Annually DOQ
  
• Civil Engineer: $104,474.24 - $139,996.27 Annually DOQ
  
• Benefits
  
  • Medical Insurance options include HMO, PPO, HSA
    
  • Dental and Vision Insurance Paid
    
  • Vacation & Holiday Compensation
    
  • Deferred Compensation
    
  • CalPERS Retirement
    
  • Educational Incentive
    

A New Opportunity and What You’ll Do...

The City of Ventura Public Works Department is looking for two energetic Assistant/Associate/Civil Engineers to join the Engineering Design Division. One position is located within the Water/Wastewater Design Section. The other position is located within the Design Engineering Section (Municipal Capital Improvement Design). If you are approaching journey level, at journey level or an experienced engineer, one of these positions may be for you!

The Design and Construction Division is responsible for managing the design and construction of the City’s capital improvement projects and inspecting land development and utility permits. This team oversees all scopes of work, reviews, and evaluates project budgets, negotiates costs and responds to residents and business owners to resolve issues.

Depending on experience, these teams’ member will serve as project/construction managers or assistant project/construction managers on a variety of projects. As an Assistant/Associate engineering professional, you will have the opportunity to mentor with more senior level registered engineers who will provide support as you work toward your professional engineering license.

Municipal Capital Improvement Design

• The Design Engineer (municipal capital improvement focus) position offers the opportunity to participate in the design and management of a number of capital improvement design projects supporting multiple City departments. These projects could include roadways, civic facilities, parks, coastal, drainage and specialty projects. Assigned projects are primarily consultant management with some opportunity for “in-house” design assignments.
  
• Engineers assigned to the Design Engineering section manage the initiation, design, bidding and award of contract for a wide variety of capital improvement projects on behalf of the City. Projects may include pavement rehabilitation, access ramps, storm drainage, sidewalks, parks and playgrounds, coastal improvements, along with new and modernized City building facilities. Most project work is completed through the management of engineering and technical consultants. Assigned engineers may be provided opportunities to prepare design reports, plans, specifications, and estimates for specific projects. Each engineer also completes environmental review, facilities permitting, coordinates agreements, provides City Council updates, and community stakeholder engagement related to their assigned projects.
  
• The ideal candidate for this position is a skilled and motivated multidiscipline civil engineer with a passion for enhancing and serving the community. They have experience or a strong interest in designing and managing capital improvement projects, including roadways, pavement, storm drains, parks, and civic facilities with a focus on technical excellence and collaboration. Their problem-solving mindset and commitment to public service enable them to contribute to the reliable and sustainable operation of the City’s municipal capital improvement program.
  

Water/Wastewater Design

• The Water and Wastewater Design Engineer (water capital improvement focus) position offers the opportunity to demonstrate and/or grow your abilities on a variety of capital improvement design projects supporting Ventura Water, the City’s water and wastewater utility with the chance to do “in-house” design work and consultant management. Engineers assigned to the Water and Wastewater Design section will work on select Capital Improvement Program design projects. Typical projects include conveyance pipelines, collection pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, reservoirs, groundwater wells, water treatment and wastewater treatment.
  
• Depending on the complexity of the projects, assigned engineers will be given opportunities to create preliminary design reports, plans, specifications, estimates or manage design consultants. The assigned engineer will work to facilitate project permits, agreements and contracts. The position may also be assigned to provide as-needed engineering support for the water and wastewater operations staff.
  
• The ideal candidate for this position is a skilled and motivated engineer with a passion for enhancing water and wastewater infrastructure to serve the community. They have experience or a strong interest in designing and managing capital improvement projects, including pipelines, pump stations, and treatment facilities with a focus on technical excellence and collaboration. Their problem-solving mindset and commitment to public service enable them to contribute to the reliable and sustainable operation of the City’s water and wastewater systems.
  

Ventura is a full-service City and these infrastructure project assignments may include roadway, drainage, water, wastewater, civic facilities and parks projects.

Project work for each position is local and required travel outside the City is infrequent.

The professional Engineer classification series is flexibly staffed, and positions may be filled at any level (Assistant/Associate/Civil Engineer) depending on the needs of the City and the qualifications of the candidate.

Experience and Qualifications for Success!

A combination of training, education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor s degree in Civil, Structural, Environmental, Traffic or Transportation Engineering, or a related field, and depending on assignment, qualifying experience as described below, in civil, traffic, construction, transportation engineering, water resource planning, or architectural/structural plans review or structural design are required, as follows:

Assistant Engineer:One year of professional engineering experience in the assigned area. A California Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate and two years of college may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. A California Engineering-in-Training certificate is highly desirable.

Associate Engineer:Three years of professional engineering experience in the assigned area, preferably with a public agency, OR two years of experience equivalent to that of an Assistant Engineer with the City of Ventura are required.

Civil Engineer:Three years of professional engineering experience in the assigned area, preferably with a public agency. Registration as a California Civil Engineer is required at time of appointment.

License:Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required.

Certificates:

• Assistant/Associate Engineer :A California "Engineer in Training" (EIT) certificate is highly desirable.
  
• Civil Engineer :Registration as a California Civil Engineer is required at time of appointment.
  

Apply Now!

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs .

• It is important that your city job application shows all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
  
• After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via E-Mail. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application.
  

Start Your Journey... Follow the Process

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

• All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
  

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by clicking here Assistant Engineer (Public W orks) , Associate Engineer (Public Works) or Civil Engineer (Public Works) .

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov . or Melanie Hanisco at mhanisco@cityofventura.ca.gov .

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

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