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City of Tustin, CA lists this Associate/Senior Engineer opportunity in tustin, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Associate Engineer: $51.14 - $68.85/hour ($106,371.20 - $143,208/year)
Senior Engineer: $56.64 - $75.92/hour ($117,811.20 - $157,913.60/year)
If You Like Solving Problems, Owning Projects, and Seeing Them Built—Join Us.
At Tustin, engineers have the opportunity to work across a broad range of projects that shape how the community grows and functions. Our work includes roadway and active transportation improvements, water infrastructure, grant-funded capital improvement projects, and development and redevelopment projects. That breadth creates an opportunity to see how different pieces of a community come together—and to participate in projects throughout their full lifecycle, from planning and design through construction and closeout.
We are looking for engineers who want to do more than produce designs or review plans. We want people who understand the full project lifecycle, take ownership of their work, solve complex problems, collaborate effectively, and stay engaged through delivery. Our engineers work across City departments and with developers, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the community to move projects from concepts and requirements into successful, buildable results.
Our ideal engineers bring strong technical capability, sound judgment, and a practical understanding of how projects are built. They are problem solvers who take initiative, communicate clearly, and understand that good engineering requires both technical rigor and practical judgment. Whether working through a challenging design issue, reviewing a development proposal, coordinating public improvements, or responding to conditions in the field, they stay focused on finding solutions and delivering high-quality results.
WHY CHOOSE TUSTIN’S ENGINEERING TEAM?
While much of Orange County is largely built out, Tustin offers a unique combination of new development, redevelopment, established infrastructure, and a municipally operated water system, giving engineers exposure to a breadth of work that can be difficult to find at a single agency. Tustin’s engineering team is delivering projects that are shaping Tustin’s future. From transportation and pedestrian improvements to water, storm drain, roadway, park, and public facility projects, our engineers work on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure improvements across both established neighborhoods, including Old Town, and the growing Tustin Legacy community.
Current and upcoming projects include:
Associate Engineer: Up to $2,125 per month toward your benefits.
Senior Engineer: Up to $2,550 per month toward your benefits.
Employees can choose from a variety of medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans to select coverage that best meets their needs. Depending on the plans and coverage level, the City’s monthly contribution may cover a substantial portion of the cost, reducing the amount employees pay toward their premiums.If the City’s contribution exceeds the cost of the employee’s elected benefits, the remaining balance is paid to the employee as cash.
View the City’s current health, dental, and vision rates for additional information.
Retirement & Savings:
The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) , providing eligible employees with a defined-benefit pension, and employees may participate in the City’s 457(b) deferred compensation plan. Senior Engineers who contribute to a 457(b) plan will receive a matching City contribution to a 401(a) deferred compensation plan, up to a maximum of 2% of the employee’s base salary.
Flexible Work Schedule and Telecommuting:
Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off .
Following an initial onboarding and training period, typically 6-12 months, employees may request consideration for a hybrid telecommuting schedule , in accordance with the City's Telecommuting Policy and subject to operational needs at the discretion of the Director of Public Works.
Career Growth:
Tustin offers opportunities to build a long-term career in municipal engineering. A typical career path may include:
Associate Engineer, Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer, Assistant City Engineer, and City Engineer.
Want to learn more?See the Benefits tab of this job posting for additional information.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The first step in the selection process is a training and experience evaluation based on the information provided on the submitted application and supplemental questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be invited to complete a one-way video interview , and those who are determined by subject matter experts to be the best qualified for the vacancy will be invited to a structured panel interview . Finalists will participate in adepartmental interview .
The City currently has one vacancy and may appoint at either the Associate or Senior Engineer level based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and formally reviewed approximately every two (2) to three (3) weeks, beginning September 14. The City intends to move qualified candidates through the selection process promptly. Highly qualified candidates may be advanced on a rolling basis as applications are reviewed. This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Associate Engineer / Senior Engineer:
Prepares engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the design and construction of public works projects including streets, water, sewer, and storm drain facilities
Reviews engineering plans and specifications for public works and private development projects for compliance with standards, codes, and regulations; recommends revisions and improvements
Prepares Requests for Proposals and contract documents; administers and monitors professional service contracts, consultant invoices, and consultant performance
Manages engineering projects; coordinates and oversees consultants; conducts meetings to establish requirements, review progress, ensure conformance with standards, and resolve procedural and policy issues
Coordinates engineering activities with developers, consultants, City staff, and other public and private agencies
Conducts field inspections during construction to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, contracts, codes, and ordinances; investigates and resolves field issues
Provides technical assistance to customers and the public; responds to inquiries and complaints; explains department policies and procedures
Researches and analyzes technical data; prepares technical reports, correspondence, and project documentation
Assists with grant applications, environmental documentation, and compliance with state and federal funding requirements
Meetings with City staff, external agencies, and the public to ensure timely project delivery; may make presentations
Reviews operational procedures and recommends updates to improve compliance and customer service
Senior Engineer – Additional Duties:
Provides supervision to engineering staff; assigns work, monitors progress, provides training and technical guidance, and ensures quality and policy compliance
Assists in developing and implementing goals, policies, procedures, and resource allocation
Oversees the preparation and review of engineering designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates
Interprets and applies applicable codes and regulations; resolves complex engineering and design issues
Determines project scope; prepares and administers consultant contracts; reviews consultant and contractor work
Meets with architects, engineers, developers, contractors, and the public regarding City requirements, design review, construction, and maintenance
Responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding code interpretation and application
Reviews construction activities and resolves disputes between inspectors, engineers, developers, and contractors
Prepares technical, statistical, administrative, and grant-related reports and manages grant program compliance
Assists with the preparation and presentation of reports to the City Council, Commissions, and outside agencies
A combination of education, experience, and training that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is required for entry into the classification. A typical combination includes
Associate Engineer:
Experience and Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field; and two (2) years of professional engineering experience.
License/Certification Required: Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) issued by the State of California is highly desirable.
Senior Engineer:
Experience and Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field; and four (4) years of professional civil engineering experience, including one (1) year of project management responsibility.
License/Certification Required: Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) issued by the State of California.
Special Requirements:
Satisfactory results from background investigation, physical examination and administrative screening.
For a full job class specification, please click on the links below for the respective positions:
Associate Engineer
Senior Engineer
The City of Tustin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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