Published date: April 14, 2026

Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer

County of El Dorado

$88,337.60 – $130,686.40 Annually

Use your knowledge and experience performing a variety of difficult to complex technical and pro­fessional civil engineering duties in the field and in the office; providing project coordination, direction, and review for other staff

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Perform professional engineering work in areas such as design, construction, land development, transportation, traffic planning, surveying, mapping, solid waste and landfill operations, stormwater control, and flood control engineering.
• Prepare, analyze, review, and interpret work documents, engineering plans, specifications, reports, and special projects.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, project schedules, and resource requirements.
• Review and comment on environmental impact reports and traffic studies.
• Review encroachment permit applications, issue permits, and inspect utility work for compliance.
• Administer and inspect capital improvement projects, including roadways and bridges.
• Participate in predevelopment reviews, develop conditions of approval, and provide plan check services for compliance with standards.
• Process lot line adjustments, right-of-way abandonments, easements, and grant deed dedications.
• Prepare and provide detailed engineering reports, correspondence, staff reports, ordinances, and resolutions.
• Coordinate capital improvement projects with contractors, utility companies, and other agencies.
• Conduct field inspections and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Develop and maintain geographic information systems and coordinate stormwater and groundwater monitoring.
• Generate technical reports, identify, interpret, and analyze technical data.
• Engage with organizational and community groups, respond to inquiries, and investigate complaints regarding engineering issues. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with various stakeholders, including the public, contractors, consultants, and internal staff.

Additional Duties for Associate Civil Engineer:

• Oversee a broad range of engineering activities for public works projects, including transportation planning, traffic engineering, and real property.
• Lead the administration and inspection of construction contracts.
• Monitor approved project budgets and ensure adherence throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of design plans and specifications.
• Provide recommendations for project approvals, development agreements, and conditions.
• Act in a non-supervisorial, “lead worker” capacity when overseeing technical job functions.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to the Chief Administrative Office, Board of Supervisors, and other key stakeholders.

Education and Experience

Assistant Civil Engineer:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field.

Associate Civil Engineer:

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field; AND
• Two (2) years of professional engineering experience in design, construction, and/or right-of-way work at a level equivalent to the Assistant Civil Engineering class.

Licenses and Certifications

Assistant Civil Engineer:

Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

Associate Civil Engineer:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession and maintenance of valid California Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer or obtain licensure in California by comity (reciprocity) within the one-year probationary period

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