Job Details
Associate Engineer
2025-08-23 City of San Ramon, CA San Ramon,CA
Description:
Receives general supervision from a Senior Engineer, Division Manager, and/or Department Director. May coordinate and supervise the work of lower-level technical and clerical staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the journey-level in the professional engineering classification series and incumbents may perform the full range of the engineering functions, but with primary emphasis on infrastructure development and traffic issues in a developing City. Incumbents will be assigned to the Engineering Services Division in the Public Works Department. This class is distinguished from the higher level of Senior Engineer in that the Senior Engineer handles complex projects and has full supervisory authority over lower-level Engineers and Inspectors. It is distinguished from the lower-level of Assistant Engineer in that the Associate Engineer has project management responsibilities in addition to performing the full range of professional engineering duties on routine projects and performs more complex plan checks. This class is further distinguished from the Senior Civil Engineer in that the latter is the full supervisory-level class in the series and has ultimate responsibility for organizing, assigning, supervising, and reviewing the work of staff involved in a major functional area or project/program of the Engineering Division.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) A candidate need not be experienced in all areas listed above to qualify.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Engineering theories and principles related to the area of assignment; construction theories and principles; bidding requirements for public works projects; project management and contract administration principles and techniques; applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility; modern office practices and technology, including personal computer hardware and software applications related to the work, such as computer-aided drafting (CAD) concepts and applications and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs; modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding engineering; principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work; practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting effective staff reports; methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation; English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation; techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, educational, and regulatory organizations, and with property owners, developers, contractors, and the public; and techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Ability to:
Conduct complex civil engineering research projects, analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports; prepare, understand, and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications, and other contract documents; conduct comprehensive engineering studies and prepare reports with recommendations; assist in developing and administering contracts for professional services and construction in a public agency setting; write technical reports and prepare cost estimates; read blueprints, plans, and technical specifications; interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, technical written material, and City engineering policies and procedures; establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems; make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines; organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines; operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs; use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing; use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines; and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in an engineering curriculum or a field related to the area of assignment.
AND
Experience
Three (3) years of professional engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.
Licenses and Certifications:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to inspect City development sites, including traversing uneven terrain, climbing ladders, stairs, and other temporary or construction access points, to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas and to conduct inspections may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may work in the field and occasionally be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Recruitment Process
Resumes cannot be substituted for a completed application.
Interested individuals must apply online include a comprehensive resume. The most qualified candidates, as determined by initial screening of applications, will be invited to either an in-person or zoom oral board interview. The interviews will be scheduled as needed. The eligibility list will be established from the subject matter review process or interview process. Individuals on the eligibility list may be asked to participate in a second round of interviews based on specific individual qualifications and the City's needs. The eligibility list will remain in effect for one (1) year for potential future vacancies.
The City of San Ramon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at .
Information contained herein, including the recruitment process, is subject to change without notice.
The City's excellent benefit package includes CalPERS retirement; medical, dental and vision plans; Medical Insurance is provided to employees through the CalPERS Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). City pays up to the Kaiser Bay Area Rate.12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave accrued annually; 10.5 paid holidays; 3 floating holidays; adoption benefits; short- and long-term disability; employee assistance program; group and supplemental life insurance; and a retiree health savings plan. Option to participate in the City's 457 deferred compensation and/or 457 Roth plans.
for a detailed summary of our benefits by bargaining unit.
01
Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
02
Please list relevant major coursework or fields(s) of study.
03
How many years of professional engineering experience do you possess?
04
Do you possess a Registered Professional Civil Engineer license in the State of California?
05
I acknowledge that I am required to upload my license or, if unable to do so, will email a copy to ...@sanramon.ca.gov to have HR upload to my application.
06
Please describe your experience and/or training with AutoCAD, ESRI/ArcGIS or similar computer-aided design, drafting, or GIS software.
07
Please describe any experience or training you have related to pavement design, pavement management, pavement construction, and/or inspection.
08
Please describe any experience or training that you have related to design, maintenance or repair of stream channels, storm drains, flood control facilities, detention basins, and/or water quality devices.
09
Please describe your project management and construction management-related experience.
10
Please describe your experience with obtaining and administering grants and please note if any of that experience includes Federal funds.
11
Please describe your experience or training you have related to hydrology and hydraulic analyses, Flood Insurance Rate Maps and FEMA requirements.
12
Please describe any experience or training you have related to geotechnical engineering, including soil mechanics, site investigations, hazard assessment, slope stability analyses, and surface protection.
13
Please explain your experience with new developments and familiarity with reviewing various plans (grading, improvement, final maps, etc.), technical reports, and tentative map and subdivision map act requirements.
14
Please describe any other training, certificates, or experience that you think qualify you for this position.
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Salary : $124,911.74 - $156,139.43 Annually
Location : San Ramon, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-08-U516
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 08/20/2025
Description
THE POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED but is subject to close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.Under general direction, performs field and office civil engineering work related to the planning, design, construction and maintenance of City and regional projects and programs in the areas of capital improvement, including conducting plan checks, preparing project schedules, plans, specifications, and cost estimates; advertises for construction, coordinates engineering activities with contractors and other agencies and monitors contracts; and performs related work as required.
**Salary and vacation accruals are negotiable depending on years of engineering experience. **
**Opportunity for telecommute work two days per week. **
Ideal Candidate would possess 5+ years' experience in:
- Experience in the design and management of public improvement projects and developments including during construction; and
- Knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Will work independently and in a team environment.
- Is organized, detail oriented, and a poised professional with strong motivation an initiative.
Receives general supervision from a Senior Engineer, Division Manager, and/or Department Director. May coordinate and supervise the work of lower-level technical and clerical staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the journey-level in the professional engineering classification series and incumbents may perform the full range of the engineering functions, but with primary emphasis on infrastructure development and traffic issues in a developing City. Incumbents will be assigned to the Engineering Services Division in the Public Works Department. This class is distinguished from the higher level of Senior Engineer in that the Senior Engineer handles complex projects and has full supervisory authority over lower-level Engineers and Inspectors. It is distinguished from the lower-level of Assistant Engineer in that the Associate Engineer has project management responsibilities in addition to performing the full range of professional engineering duties on routine projects and performs more complex plan checks. This class is further distinguished from the Senior Civil Engineer in that the latter is the full supervisory-level class in the series and has ultimate responsibility for organizing, assigning, supervising, and reviewing the work of staff involved in a major functional area or project/program of the Engineering Division.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) A candidate need not be experienced in all areas listed above to qualify.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Serves as plan check engineer or project manager on projects, including defining project scope and selecting consultants; negotiates contracts, change orders and amendments; prepares and monitors project schedules; monitors, reviews and coordinates project design and construction; evaluates contractor requests for extra work; monitors contractor's work and enforces terms of the contract; and processes payments and change orders; coordinates projects with businesses, utilities and other City departments.
- Conducts field and construction site inspections; ensures contractor compliance with contract/plan documents and time and budget estimates; recommends field changes.
- Prepares or directs the preparation of designs, specifications, plans, estimates and reports for assigned Capital Improvement projects and the development and modification of City infrastructure.
- Conducts civil engineering and related studies, evaluates alternatives, makes recommendations and presents reports to superiors and others.
- Prepares a variety of written materials, including staff and engineering reports and grant applications for engineering projects.
- Prepares Requests for Proposals and/or Qualifications and administers consultant selection process for the design of assigned capital projects; administers construction contracts during the construction phase.
- Coordinates projects with activities of businesses, utilities, special districts and other City departments.
- Serves as the City representative at meetings and promotes department and/or City objectives.
- Responds to complaints and assists in solving problems related to construction or City plans; interprets plans and policies; confers with and provides information to property owners, contractors, engineers, consultants and the general public on conformance to standards, plans, specifications and codes.
- Maintains accurate records and files.
- May plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned staff; train staff, evaluate employee performance, counsel employees, and effectively recommend initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Engineering theories and principles related to the area of assignment; construction theories and principles; bidding requirements for public works projects; project management and contract administration principles and techniques; applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility; modern office practices and technology, including personal computer hardware and software applications related to the work, such as computer-aided drafting (CAD) concepts and applications and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs; modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding engineering; principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work; practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting effective staff reports; methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation; English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation; techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, educational, and regulatory organizations, and with property owners, developers, contractors, and the public; and techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Ability to:
Conduct complex civil engineering research projects, analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports; prepare, understand, and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications, and other contract documents; conduct comprehensive engineering studies and prepare reports with recommendations; assist in developing and administering contracts for professional services and construction in a public agency setting; write technical reports and prepare cost estimates; read blueprints, plans, and technical specifications; interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, technical written material, and City engineering policies and procedures; establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems; make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines; organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines; operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs; use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing; use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines; and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in an engineering curriculum or a field related to the area of assignment.
AND
Experience
Three (3) years of professional engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment. A valid California Driver's License is not a requirement for this position. However, persons hired into this class who intend to drive their personal vehicle and/or a City vehicle as part of their job duties will be required to possess a valid California Driver's License; alternatively, persons hired into this class could use alternative means of transportation as part of their job duties.
- Possession of a Registered Professional Civil Engineer license in the State of California.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to inspect City development sites, including traversing uneven terrain, climbing ladders, stairs, and other temporary or construction access points, to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas and to conduct inspections may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may work in the field and occasionally be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Recruitment Process
Resumes cannot be substituted for a completed application.
Interested individuals must apply online include a comprehensive resume. The most qualified candidates, as determined by initial screening of applications, will be invited to either an in-person or zoom oral board interview. The interviews will be scheduled as needed. The eligibility list will be established from the subject matter review process or interview process. Individuals on the eligibility list may be asked to participate in a second round of interviews based on specific individual qualifications and the City's needs. The eligibility list will remain in effect for one (1) year for potential future vacancies.
The City of San Ramon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at .
Information contained herein, including the recruitment process, is subject to change without notice.
The City's excellent benefit package includes CalPERS retirement; medical, dental and vision plans; Medical Insurance is provided to employees through the CalPERS Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). City pays up to the Kaiser Bay Area Rate.12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave accrued annually; 10.5 paid holidays; 3 floating holidays; adoption benefits; short- and long-term disability; employee assistance program; group and supplemental life insurance; and a retiree health savings plan. Option to participate in the City's 457 deferred compensation and/or 457 Roth plans.
for a detailed summary of our benefits by bargaining unit.
01
Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
- High School or Equivalent
- 1 year college (30 semester/45 quarter units)
- 2 years of college (Associate's Degree or 60 semester/90 quarter units)
- 3 years of college (90 semester/135 quarter units)
- 4 years of college (Bachelor's Degree or 120 semester/180 quarter units)
- Master's Degree or above
02
Please list relevant major coursework or fields(s) of study.
03
How many years of professional engineering experience do you possess?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year but less than 2 years
- 2 year but less than 3 years
- 3 years but less than 4 years
- 4 years but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
04
Do you possess a Registered Professional Civil Engineer license in the State of California?
- Yes
- No
05
I acknowledge that I am required to upload my license or, if unable to do so, will email a copy to ...@sanramon.ca.gov to have HR upload to my application.
- Yes
- No
06
Please describe your experience and/or training with AutoCAD, ESRI/ArcGIS or similar computer-aided design, drafting, or GIS software.
07
Please describe any experience or training you have related to pavement design, pavement management, pavement construction, and/or inspection.
08
Please describe any experience or training that you have related to design, maintenance or repair of stream channels, storm drains, flood control facilities, detention basins, and/or water quality devices.
09
Please describe your project management and construction management-related experience.
10
Please describe your experience with obtaining and administering grants and please note if any of that experience includes Federal funds.
11
Please describe your experience or training you have related to hydrology and hydraulic analyses, Flood Insurance Rate Maps and FEMA requirements.
12
Please describe any experience or training you have related to geotechnical engineering, including soil mechanics, site investigations, hazard assessment, slope stability analyses, and surface protection.
13
Please explain your experience with new developments and familiarity with reviewing various plans (grading, improvement, final maps, etc.), technical reports, and tentative map and subdivision map act requirements.
14
Please describe any other training, certificates, or experience that you think qualify you for this position.
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