Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Assistant Engineer/Associate Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer in the Public Works division within the Community Development & Services Agency. The incumbent performs engineering work, including preparing design plans, specifications and engineering estimates related to roads, bridges, culverts and other County infrastructure; project management; assist in developing and administering professional services or construction project contracts; review plans and inspect projects; collect and present data and prepare reports; provide information and advice to the public and perform related work as assigned. This class is alternatively staffed and incumbents may advance to the next level after gaining experience, obtaining required certifications or registration and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications and expectations for that higher level class.

The ideal candidate:

• Experience or strong foundation in civil engineering design for roads, bridges, culverts, and public infrastructure
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Knowledge of project management principles and ability to support projects from design through construction
• Familiarity with contract development and administration for professional services or construction projects
• Skill in reviewing engineering plans and conducting field inspections to ensure compliance and quality
• Strong analytical abilities with experience collecting, interpreting, and presenting technical data
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and interacting with the public
• Ability to explain technical information clearly to non-technical audiences
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn, gain certifications or licensure, and advance within an alternatively staffed classification structure

Education and Experience:

• Assistant Engineer: 

  • MINIMUM:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in civil engineering or related field or foreign or non-US college Bachelor’s degree in related field with an evaluation of the educational units from a United States accredited college or an approved agency verifying coursework is equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field and two (2) years of technical engineering experience in the United States.

  • PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, possession of a California Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate and up to two (2) years of additional engineering experience.  

• Associate Engineer: 

  • MINIMUM:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Civil Engineering or related field and four (4) years of civil engineering experience in a public agency or equivalent OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Civil Engineering or related field, possession of a California Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate and two (2) years of civil engineering experience in a public agency or equivalent.

  • PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, possession of a California Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate and additional years of civil engineering experience in a public agency setting.  

• Associate Civil Engineer: 

  • MINIMUM:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Civil Engineering, Surveying or closely related field and two (2) years professional engineering experience.

  • PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and three (3) years of civil engineering experience in a public agency setting.

Licenses and Certification:

• The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.
• Associate Civil Engineer:   Possess registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California. 

Salary/Compensation: $6,452 - $8,664 per month