Associate Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Description The Public Works Department, Land Development Division, is recruiting an Associate Engineer I/II to provide technical assistance and help ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulations. This position may be underfilled as an Assistant Engineer for candidates who meet the lower-level qualifications, with progression to the Associate I/II level upon successful completion of defined benchmarks. This recruitment will close at 05:00 p.m

(PST) on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 This role offers work-life balance with a 4/10 schedule, giving you three-day weekends each week. Depending on departmental needs, your flex day will be either Monday or Friday, offering additional time to rest and recharge. Salary: Associate Engineer II: $108,638.40 - $152,921.60 Associate Engineer I: $103,459.20 - $145,662.40 Assistant Engineer (Underfill): $89,356.80 - $125,840.00 THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a skilled Associate Engineer I/II to join the Public Works Department

This professional position involves performing engineering work in the planning, design, and construction of municipal infrastructure projects. The Associate Engineer will assist with reviewing plans, specifications, and cost estimates; coordinating with contractors and agencies; and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the City's Land Development projects while gaining valuable experience.

Applicants who do not meet the Associate Engineer I/II qualifications may be considered for an underfill as Assistant Engineer, depending on experience. If hired at the Assistant Engineer level, the employee will perform similar duties under closer supervision, with opportunities for mentorship, training, and promotion to the Associate level upon successful demonstration of skills and performance. If the position is underfilled, the salary offered will be commensurate with the lower classification.

Minimum qualifications and salaries are listed in the job descriptions below. JOB DESCRIPTIONS Click the following links to access the complete classification descriptions, including the experience, education, and physical and mental requirements for this job. Associate Engineer I/II and Assistant Engineer.

IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a solid foundation in civil engineering principles and practices. They should have experience supporting infrastructure projects through tasks such as plan review, cost estimation, and field inspections. Knowledge of engineering standards, construction methods, and local regulations is essential, along with proficiency in engineering software and strong analytical skills.

The candidate should be organized, collaborative, and eager to learn, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. This position is perfect for an emerging engineer committed to professional growth and to contributing to the City's public works and capital improvement projects. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Associate Engineer I/II Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, or related field 3 years of progressively responsible engineering experience A valid and current E.I.T

certification issued by the State of California Assistant Engineer Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, or related field, OR equivalent work experience 1 year of progressively responsible engineering experience OR, equivalent related work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: Associate Engineer I: A valid and current E.I.T. certification issued by the State of California Associate Engineer II: A valid and current registration as a Professional Civil or Electrical Engineer with the State Licensing Board

A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Associate Engineer II: Is the registered professional engineering-level in the engineering class series. Under direction, incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of public works engineering activities, including managing assigned projects, initiating communications and providing reliable information to engineering management regarding public works projects, compliance review, inspection and reviewing the work of design consultants and contractors to ensure that projects are completed on time within budget, and other duties as assigned.

Associate Engineer I: Is the journey-level, non-registered engineering class in the engineering class series. Under direction, incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of public works engineering activities, including initiating communications and providing reliable information to engineering management regarding public works projects, compliance review and inspection and reviewing the work of design consultants and contractors to ensure that projects are completed within budget and on time. Incumbents in this class shall promote automatically to Associate Engineer II once a professional engineering license is obtained.

Assistant Engineer: Assistant Engineer is the entry-level, non-registered engineering class in the professional engineering class series. Initially under direct supervision, an incumbent performs the more routine professional engineering assignments. With experience, the work becomes progressively more diversified and difficult and requires increasing independence.

Assistant Engineer is distinguished from Associate Engineer in that incumbents in the latter class perform a variety of routine to moderately difficult professional-level engineering work requiring an E.I.T. certificate. WHO WE ARE The City of Moreno Valley prides itself on delivering quality service to our residents and businesses efficiently and effectively through Collaboration, Innovation, Customer Service, and Human-Centric Design

Strategically located in Southern California's Inland Empire, Moreno Valley is the second-largest city in Riverside County and is close to major hubs such as Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. This spacious, thriving, and diverse City has a population of over 200,000 residents and offers a variety of business opportunities. For additional information regarding the City, please click here.

ABOUT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT The Public Works department is responsible for public works administration, city engineering, maintenance of public facilities located within the street right-of-way, design and construction of City-built capital improvements, and administration of traffic facilities, providing electric service to new development in residential, commercial and industrial areas, and related activities. For more information about the Public Works Department, please click here. THE SELECTION PROCESS Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process.

The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. Recruitment Process: Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications after the position closes. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status. Application Screening Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the position's essential requirements. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.

Video Appraisal Interview Applicants may complete a self-guided video interview by recording responses to a series of structured questions. These questions are designed to assess each candidate's qualifications and suitability for the position. There is no live interviewer or proctor; candidates will record their answers independently and submit the videos for evaluation.

Technical Interview: Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a structured technical interview designed to evaluate job-related knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in key competencies required for the position. Candidates will respond to a series of standardized questions, and their performance will be assessed using predetermined evaluation criteria to ensure a fair and consistent appraisal process. Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified.

All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Eligible List: Once the appraisal is complete, HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

DISCLAIMERS The City of Moreno Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, the City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@moval.org or (951) 413-3045.