Part Time P6 Planning Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $17.32 - $19.12 Hourly
Location : Arcadia City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia CA 91007, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 26-10
Department: Arcadia Development Services Department
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 6/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
ABOUT ARCADIA
Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented community with a population of just over 57,000. Located 13 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation networks like the Metro A Line connect Arcadia as a premier residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic landmarks, and serene neighborhoods. Arcadia is an award-winning community having been twice named as the best City in California in which to raise kids and has been recognized as a premiere business friendly City in Los Angeles County.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Would you like to work in a professional Engineering environment? Do you have a passion for serving the community? The City of Arcadia is looking for an Engineering Intern with focus to work and learn in the disciplines of transportation, infrastructure, and roadway/streets in the Engineering Division of the Development Services Department. The Engineering Intern will gain valuable experience working alongside the City Engineer or Principal Civil Engineer.
Step into a role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. As part of our dynamic Engineering team, the selected candidate will contribute to a variety of essential tasks-from updating maps and technical documents using cutting-edge drafting software, to support field investigations and data collection. You'll help prepare spreadsheets, visual exhibits, and construction drawings, assist with permit processing, and provide friendly, knowledgeable service at our public counter.
We're looking for someone who communicates clearly and professionally, grasps basic engineering concepts, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you're eager to learn, grow, and serve a community that encourages you to Go Above and Beyond, we invite you to apply and be part of something exceptional.
DESIRED QUALITIES

• Creative and solution-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliable and self-motivated
• Positive attitude
• Resourceful
• Focus on transportation, infrastructure and roadway/streets

Note Regarding Hourly Rate: Newly hired candidates typically start at the first step of the range (Step A).
RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND IMPORTANT DATES
Application Submission Deadline:Application filing period will close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
Qualifications Appraisal Interviews (100%):Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of routine administrative and financial duties in support of a City department/division; and to research, write, and present reports and recommendations.
Examples of Duties
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises no supervision.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Perform a wide variety of administrative and financial assignments to assist a City department or division and to receive on-the-job exposure to municipal government issues; depending on assignment, learn to perform various administrative, planning, engineering, police, fire, public works, and recreation tasks.
Research, write, and present reports and recommendations on a variety of municipal government topics.
Participate in conducting studies and analyses involving assigned programs and functions concerning policies, practices, procedures, financial resources, facilities, proposals, staffing, requirements for new programs and projects, effectiveness of programs, planning, engineering, police, fire, recreation, capital improvements, economic development, and related matters.
Collect, compile, describe, organize, analyze, interpret, and present data and information related to area and issues under study.
Assist in the coordination of data and materials for the department budget including drafting the budget documents and preparing revisions and calculations.
Consult with businesses, citizens, City personnel, consultants, governmental agencies, and associations to obtain factual information and data.
Participate in conducting departmental and operational audits and inspections.
Perform a variety of clerical or technical tasks in support of City programs; answer phones and assist the public.
Maintain a variety of records and files.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Basic principles of municipal government management and public administration.
Basic budgetary methods and practices.
Research and report preparation methods and procedures.
Modern office procedures, methods and computer software and hardware including management information systems and office automation.
Techniques used in public relations.
Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
Principles of mathematics and statistics.
English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to:
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software applications.
Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to:
Learn to interpret the policies and procedures of the assigned department.
Learn and understand the organization and operation of the assigned department and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Research, analyze, and evaluate programs, policies, and procedures.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Proofread and detect errors in typing, spelling, grammar, punctuation.
Independently prepare correspondence and memoranda.
Plan and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with individuals encountered in the course of work.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
No experience is required.
Training:
Graduation within the last 12 months or enrollment in a college or university with an emphasis in public administration or a field closely related to the area of assignment.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information
Special Requirements:Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations. Some positions (engineering) may require the ability to stand, walk crouch, stoop, climb, and lift 50 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, mechanical, and electrical hazards.
Application:
A fully completed online application is required to be submitted. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required online employment application. All certificates, resumes, cover letters, and other documents requested by the City for the position advertised, must be uploaded with your online application.
The Selection Process:
Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. The City reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted. Candidates will be notified via e-mail or telephone if they qualify to move to the next step in the selection process. The interview score will determine ranking on the eligibility list and will remain in effect for one year.
Pre-employment background and medical examinations are additional requirements for hire. Failure on any part of the selection process will result in removal from the recruitment process.
Please Note: If you have a health or medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief that may require that the City provide you with an accommodation in either the selection process or the performance of your duties, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.
At-Will, No Benefits
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NSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this online supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in next phase of the examination process. All questions must be answered. You are encouraged to respond as specifically and as completely as possible. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact and partial information can result in disqualification. If any of the questions below are not applicable to you, please indicate "N/A" in the designated space. Please type your full name to indicate you have read and understood the instructions.
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Have you recently graduated within the last 12 months?

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently enrolled in a college or university?

• Yes
• No

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If you responded "Yes" to the previous questions, please specify your current major or field of study and your anticipated graduation date. If you responded "No," enter "N/A" in the space provided.

• Yes
• No

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What interests you in gaining civil engineering experience in a local government setting? In your response, describe how this opportunity aligns with your career goals and any relevant academic or professional experiences.
Required Question