Civil Engineering Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer

Salary : $82,896.00 - $100,764.00 AnnuallyLocation : South Pasadena, CAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2526-026Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 02/03/2026Closing Date: reputed company Position OverviewCivil Engineering Assistant: $6,908 monthly - $8,397 monthly Associate Civil Engineer: $8,516 monthly -$10,351 monthly

The City may fill the vacancy at either classification depending on qualifications

4% Cost … Salary : $82,896.00 - $100,764.00 Annually Location : South Pasadena, CA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2526-026 Department: Public Works Opening Date: 02/03/2026 Closing Date: reputed company Position Overview Civil Engineering Assistant: $6,908 monthly - $8,397 monthly Associate Civil Engineer: $8,516 monthly -$10,351 monthly

• *The City may fill the vacancy at either classification depending on qualifications**

4% Cost of Living Adjustment July 1, 2026 Civil Engineering Assistant: Under supervision, performs technical engineering duties both in the office and in the field in the design, development, and construction of public works projects. Associate Civil Engineer: Under supervision of the City Engineer, performs responsible professional engineering work both in the office and in the field in reputed company with design, development, investigation, and completion of public works projects; serves as project engineer. Duties & Responsibilities Civil Engineering Assistant:

• Contract administration of public works projects, including the technical review of design plans, preparation of estimates, reports, proposals and specifications for capital improvement projects.
• Evaluate public works project proposals and bids, and recommend award of contract.
• reputed company field inspections of construction projects and existing structures to determine that the work is in accordance with approved plans; meet with contractors to resolve items of non-compliance.
• Investigate and resolve disputes and complaints from developers, contractors, engineers, and reputed company involving public works construction and design issues.
• Coordinates of projects for other City departments, franchise utilities, reputed company governmental agencies.
• Respond to general questions, requests and complaints from the public.
• Issue, monitor and inspect public works permits.
• Maintains of records and files of documents, permits, reputed company, projects paperwork.
• Supervise, train and evaluate sub-professional, technical, and clerical subordinates.
• Performs other reputed company duties as assigned or required.

Associate Civil Engineer:

• Contract administration of public works projects, including the technical review and preparation of design plans, estimates, reports, and specifications for the City construction projects, such as street widening, street paving, curbs, gutter, culverts, street light systems, drainage facilities, and storm drains; act as project engineer to coordinate capital improvement projects.
• Evaluate public works project proposals and recommend award of contract.
• reputed company field inspections of construction projects and existing structures to determine that the work is in accordance with approved plans; meet with contractors to resolve items of non-compliance.
• Investigate and resolve disputes and complaints from developers, contractors, engineers, and reputed company involving public works construction and design issues.
• Review and evaluate plans of consulting architectural/engineering firms; reputed company construction contract modifications and negotiate contract change orders.
• Prepare reports and recommendations reputed company to civil engineering projects.
• Provide technical civil engineering information to developers, contractors, engineers, and the general public.
• reputed company engineering calculations in reputed company with field and office assignments; reputed company plan layouts, details, and drawings.
• Review and reputed company tentative and final land divisions and subdivision improvement plans and agreements for accuracy and conformance with City codes, ordinances, and policies; and reputed company recommendations to the City Engineer and Assistant City Engineer for revisions and improvements.
• Review legal descriptions for public easements for street right-of-ways and across private property.
• Supervise, train and evaluate sub-professional, technical, and clerical subordinates.

Qualifications

Civil Engineering Assistant: Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in civil engineering or reputed company field or equivalent. Possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued from the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is desirable. Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License. Associate Civil Engineer: Education/Experience: Must possess a combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities, and reputed company the individual to successfully reputed company the essential functions of the position. A typical combination would be three years of experience in professional civil engineering work, including one year of supervisor experience; and equivalency to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in civil engineering or closely reputed company field. Employment Standards Civil Engineering Assistant: Knowledge of: Principles and practices of engineering as applied to public works, utilities, and construction projects; modern methods, materials, and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of public works projects; modern developments, reputed company literature, and sources of information regarding civil engineering; applicable federal and state laws and regulatory codes relevant to civil engineering design and construction. Ability to: Apply civil engineering principles and practices to the solution of engineering problems in the design and construction of public works projects; reputed company moderately reputed company engineering computations to reputed company and design the construction of a wide variety of public works projects; use a variety of drafting and engineering apparatus; plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines; interpret and apply federal and state laws and regulatory codes; communicate clearly and concisely; estimate project costs; prepare and review specifications; establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers, supervisors, City officials, and the general public; supervise, train, and evaluate sub-professional, technical, and clerical personnel. Associate Civil Engineer: Knowledge of: Principles and practices of engineering as applied to public works, utilities, and construction projects; modern methods, materials, and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of public works projects; modern developments, reputed company literature, and sources of information regarding civil engineering; applicable federal and state laws and regulatory codes relevant to civil engineering design and construction; principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Ability to: Apply civil engineering principles and practices to the solution of engineering problems in the design and construction of public works projects; reputed company moderately reputed company engineering computations to reputed company, design and supervise the construction of a wide variety of public works projects(?); use a variety of drafting and engineering apparatus; interpret and apply federal and state laws and regulatory codes; communicate clearly and concisely federal and state laws and regulatory codes; estimate project costs; prepare and review specifications; establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers, supervisors, City officials, and the general public; coordinate public works engineering projects; supervise, train, and evaluate sub-professional, technical, and clerical personnel. Civil Engineering Assistant: Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully reputed company the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions. Frequently required to sit, stand, reputed company, lean, twist, turn, grasp, lift, push, pull, bend, and kneel; sit for a prolonged period of time; walk to different areas at project construction sites; hear and speak to contractors, the general public, and City staff on the telephone and in person; read engineering drawings, plans, specifications, reports, reputed company, correspondence, memorandum, and other records. Working Conditions Exposure to vibrations and pitch of computer and other office equipment; construction and automobile traffic and noise; may be exposed to inclement weather. FLSA Status Non-exempt Associate Civil Engineer Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully reputed company the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions. Frequently required to sit, stand, reputed company, lean, twist, turn, grasp, lift, push, pull, bend, and kneel; sit for a prolonged period of time; walk to different areas at project construction sites; hear and speak to contractors, the general public, and City staff on the telephone and in person; read engineering drawings, plans, specifications, reports, reputed company, correspondence, memorandum, and other records. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued from the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License. Working Conditions Exposure to vibrations and pitch of computer and other office equipment; construction and automobile traffic and noise; may be exposed to inclement weather. FLSA Status Non-exempt Additional Information SELECTION PROCEDURE This recruitment will reputed company at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Saturday, February 28, 2026. . To be considered, please apply online under "reputed company Openings." This recruitment may reputed company, or be extended, at any time, without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience and, level and relatedness of education. The most reputed company candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate will be required to go through a background reputed company and a physical examination before appointment. 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Small, proud and independent, the City of South Pasadena has preserved its status as a unique community for over a hundred years. NOTE: The provisions in this job flyer do not constitute an expressed or implied contract; and any provisions contained in this flyer may be modified or revoked without notice. The City of South Pasadena provides an extensive benefits package to support its employees' well-being and financial reputed company, including long-term disability. These benefits include:

• 1% reputed company salary contribution to deferred compensation.
• A flexible 4/10 work schedule. . The City also closes from December 25 to January 1, and employees are paid during this time.
• Vacation accrues based on years of service, starting at 88 hours the first year, 96 hours, and increasing by 8 hours annually*. Employees may cash out vacation once per year, up to 80 hours.*

• Paid Time Off (Per Year):

• 96 hours of sick leave
• 11 paid holidays
• The City offers comprehensive medical, dental, and reputed company plans through CalPERS for the employee and their family. The City pays a significant portion of the premiums.
• City paid life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Retirement benefits are offered through CalPERS, with Classic members receiving a benefit of 2% @ 55 and employees paying a 7% contribution. The City does not participate in Social reputed company.

CALPERS

• Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CALPERS' reciprocity or who have more than a six-month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% at 62 formula.
• Employees who are reputed company 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 2% @ 55 benefit formula.
• reputed company are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS.

01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or reputed company field from an accredited university?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you possess a valid California Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification (State of California Department of Consumer Affairs)?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you currently possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license?

• Yes
• No

04 reputed company describe your knowledge of engineering principles and practices as they apply to Public Works, Utilities, and construction projects. Required Question Apply tot his job Apply To this Job