Civil Structural Engineer Jobs in Indio, CA (NOW HIRING)

Description Step up to the challenge. Join our Engineering team. The position may be filled at the Junior, Assistant, or Associate Civil Engineer level depending upon selected candidate's qualifications.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: This recruitment will remain open until sufficient qualified applications are received and may close without prior notice. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply immediately. THE POSITIONS JUNIOR ENGINEER: $78,463 - $102,706 per year Under initial immediate supervision then general supervision, performs a variety of entry-level civil engineering field or office work that includes planning, supporting, and designing of public works and capital improvement projects, regulatory oversight, and private development review.

Training and Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the qualifying knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain these qualifications would be: Equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a related engineering field. Must possess a valid California class "C" driver license.

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER: $82,468 - $107,948 per year Under general supervision, performs a variety of civil engineering field and office work that includes planning and design of public works and capital improvement projects, regulatory oversight and private development review. Training and Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the qualifying knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain these qualifications would be: Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license; and Equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a related engineering field and; Possession of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification recognized by the State of California; and One year of experience performing civil engineering work.

ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER: $100,753 - $131,882 per year (plus, 3% increase in July 2026) Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional civil engineering work involving the planning, design, review, management and administration of public works and capital improvement projects; ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and permit requirements; reviews private development projects for compliance with City standards and requirements; coordinates engineering programs and grant-funded projects; administers consultant and construction contracts; and provides technical support to the City Engineer and Senior Civil Engineer. Training and Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the qualifying knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain these qualifications would be: Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license; and Equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a related engineering field; and Three years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience performing duties comparable to those of an Assistant Engineer in a public works or civil engineering work.

Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required. For a complete list of job responsibilities, please visit our Class Specifications page - click here. CANDIDATE SELECTION PROCESS 1.

Application Review: A completed City of Cathedral City employment application is required. Resumes may be attached, but are not accepted in lieu of application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

Application review will begin immediately and will be screened on basis of relevant education, training and experience. 2. Examination Phase: Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.

Candidates must be successful in each of the test components. 3. Establishment of Eligibility List: Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list pending further review by the department head and other qualifying procedures.

This eligibility list may be used for future vacancies in other departments. Notifications will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the online application process) to the email address listed on your on-line application. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (live scan finger print check), and post-offer medical evaluation with a drug screen.

Why join Cathedral City. It's more than a job. It's your calling.

At the City of Cathedral City, you're not just clocking in - you're shaping the community. We offer paid health, dental, and vision plans; CalPERS benefits; deferred compensation match; paid holiday, sick, and vacation time; educational reimbursement; wellness reimbursement; educational incentives; and much more. What's Next.

Apply today and share this posting with anyone else who may be interested. Americans with Disabilities Act The City of Cathedral City is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.