Assistant Civil Engineer Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $139,632.00 - $169,788.00 Annually
Location : City Hall, 505 S. Garey Ave, Pomona, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-SCE/1
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
VACANCY
APPLY IMMEDIATELY
This recruitment may close at any time without further notice.
Review of applications will be done on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.
The City of Pomona is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Civil Engineer to help lead impactful land development and infrastructure projects within our Public Works Engineering Division. This key role oversees land development and building plan check activities, coordinates with internal departments and outside agencies, and provides high-level technical support to the City Engineer.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the built environment of Pomona while ensuring projects meet regulatory and community standards.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of land development, building plan check processes, and applicable regulations such as the Subdivision Map Act, ADA requirements, and stormwater mandates. Successful candidates will demonstrate effective supervisory skills, sound technical judgment, and the ability to collaborate with developers, consultants, agencies, and the public.
Why Pomona
The City of Pomona offers meaningful public service work, professional growth, and an excellent benefits package, including:

• 4/10 work schedule (Fridays off)
• 6% education incentive pay for a Master's degree or higher
• 80 hours of Executive Leave (Group C - PMMCEA) in addition to vacation time and sick leave
• Competitive salary with a 5% increase effective October 1, 2026

If you are ready to take the next step in your engineering leadership career and make a lasting impact in the community, we encourage you to apply.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY
Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering.
  
  • Experience in land surveying is desirable

License or Certificate

• Possession of, or must obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.
  
  • Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Land Surveyor in the State of California is desirable.

Core Competencies:
To excel in this position, one must possess a set of core competencies. These competencies include, but are not limited to the following:
Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
Action & Results Focus: Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in coordinating the organization, staffing, and operational activities for the assigned Engineering Division programs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Engineering Division.
• Assist in selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Provide supervision for the assigned programs and activities; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Participate in the development and administration of the assigned budget; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Oversee and review the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, and bidding documents for public works projects.
• Prepare various reports and studies such as Council reports, budgets, environmental reports, requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, progress reports, and grant applications for funding.
• Review developer plans for conformance with the City standards, policies, and codes.
• Analyze bids and make recommendations to the City Council for award of contracts.
• Collect field data using surveying equipment.
• Coordinate assigned services and activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
• Provide staff assistance to the Principal Civil Engineers and Assistant City Engineer; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Review work in progress and submit finished product to the Principal Civil Engineer.
• Coordinate and work with private sector developers, engineers, architects, contractors, and owners to discuss projects under consideration or in progress, and to assist in compliance with City and State engineering standards; perform engineering and construction contract management and plan checks to ensure adherence to contract specifications.
• Respond to and resolve difficult inquiries and complaints.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil engineering.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to work in a standard office environment with some exposure to outdoors; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
SELECTION PROCESS
Application ProcessThis recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies. Screening of qualifications and "most qualified" is based on the information provided on the official City Application. A resume may be attached to your application, but will not substitute for the completion of your application. Applications that are not entirely completed may be rejected.
To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. The information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position. Final candidates are required to submit authorization for the City to run a report from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
City Mission Statement
The City of Pomona is dedicated to improving the quality of life for our diverse community.
The City of Pomona offers the following generous benefit package. Employees serve a 12-month probationary period. The Salary Scale Plan is composed of five steps. Merit step increases are based on meets standards performance, except step 4 and 5, which requires exceed standards performance.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Most employees including certain Police Department employees work a 4/10 work schedule.
24-hour operations personnel may be assigned to a 12-hour (12/80) schedule.
City Hall Employees work Monday through Thursday, with City Hall being closed every Friday.
In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Director may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with Human Resources and Association approval.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS: Provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. New employees who become a "new" member of CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% @ 62, FAS 3 Plan. New members will be required to pay at least 50% of the normal cost (Govt. Code Section. 7522030(c)). However, a new employee who is a "classic" member of CalPERS or a current member of another California public retirement system will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% @ 60, FAS 3 Plan. Currently, all new employees shall pay the CalPERS member's retirement contribution of 7.5%. City of Pomona employees do not contribute into Social Security.
PAID HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays & 2 floating holidays are provided per year.
VACATION LEAVE:

• 1-3 years = 80 hours
• 4-5 years = 120 hours
• 6-8 years = 160 hours
• 9-15 years = 200 hours
• 16 years plus = 240 hours (maximum)

SICK LEAVE: 12 days per year (prorated if on any leave without pay).
EXECUTIVE LEAVE: Provided to Group C (exempt) employees. Accrue 80 hours per year.
GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS: These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.

• HEALTH INSURANCE: $700 per month; cash-in-lieu program available
• DENTAL: $75 per month
• VISION: Voluntary participation by the employee
• 125 BENEFIT PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS: City paid contributions that goes towards medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. They are applied in addition to the other contributions listed above.
  • Waiving coverage = $45 per month
  • Single coverage = $205 per month
  • Two-party coverage = $1,075 per month
  • Family coverage = $1,775 per month
• LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE: 66 2/3 of base salary for a maximum of 2 years after 60 days
• LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 policy plus AD&D

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.

• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $3,500 per year, provided employee is not receiving Education Incentive.
• EDUCATION INCENTIVE: This benefit is provided to qualifying employees for a degree from an accredited college when such a degree is higher than the minimum degree required for the position. Provided employee is not receiving Tuition Reimbursement or after one (1) year from date employee received Tuition Reimbursement.
  • 2% for an associate's degree
  • 4% for a bachelor's degree
  • 6% for a master's degree

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: A voluntary deferred compensation 457 plan is available.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.
LEGAL PROTECTION AND IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION: Offered by LegalShield under two separate plans, provides the protection and peace of mind your family needs and deserves. LegalShield provides a variety of legal services, while IDShield is focused on identity theft protection. These offerings may be purchased individually or bundled together.
PET INSURANCE: Offered by Nationwide, allows you to select from two pre-made plans, or create a customizable plan that addresses the specific needs of your beloved pets.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
FIVE-YEAR VISION STATEMENT: Pomona will be recognized as a vibrant, safe, beautiful community that is a fun and exciting destination and the home of arts and artists, students, and scholars, business and industry.
CORE VALUES: The City of Pomona values Cultural Diversity; Fiscal Responsibility; Focusing on the Future; Excellent Customer Service; Leadership; Quality of Life; and Clear and Open Communication.
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Please indicate your highest level of education.

• Some High School
• High School Diploma
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or above

02
Do you possess a valid driver's license at time of application?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you currently possess a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you currently possess a Certificate of Registration as a Land Surveyor in the State of California?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in Civil Engineering?

• No experience, but willing to learn
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• 1 year of experience but less than 2.
• 2 years of experience, but less than 3.