Associate Civil Engineer

ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER

Recruitment #25-2021-03

Date Opened8/22/2025 12:00:00 AM

Filing Deadline9/22/2025 5:00:00 PM

Salary$65.72 - $79.85/hour; $136,697.60 - $166,088.00/year

Employment TypePermanent Full-Time Employment

HR AnalystErika Beams

DepartmentPublic Works Agency

Work LocationHayward

Positions May IncludeFlexible and/or Hybrid Remote Options

Type of RecruitmentNew, open, assembled

INTRODUCTION

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.

APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.

DESCRIPTION

THE AGENCY

The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive and effective services. Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood control planning and design, storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections.

The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance, ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, ensure that the Agency's operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system.

For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website at www.acgov.org/pwa.

THE POSITION

Under direction, to do a variety of difficult field and office professional civil engineering work; to be in charge of difficult design on a project basis; to lead technical and construction staff in the office or serve as a consultant to field staff; to help lead and train lower-level professional staff; and to do related work as required.

The classification of Associate Civil Engineer is the advanced journey level in the professional civil engineering series. Assignments may vary from a design unit in the Road, Flood Control, Development Services, and Maintenance and Operations Divisions, to acting as resident engineer on various types of public works construction projects to exercising final review of all civil and structural plans submitted by private builders.

This classification is distinguished from the next lower level of Assistant Engineer in that the latter classification is the journey level in the series and is usually assigned only to part of a major project or is responsible for all of a project of average difficulty, while the former classification will usually be responsible for an entire project and, within established administrative limits and time schedules, will plan, organize, and execute the project with a minimum amount of supervision. If Assistant Engineers and Associate Civil Engineers are assigned to the same project, the Associate Civil Engineers are normally in charge and assign and review the work of the Assistant Engineers. This classification is further distinguished from the next higher level of Senior Civil Engineer in that the latter classification has first-line supervisory responsibility.

For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER (#2021)

VACANCIES

DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING SECTION (1 Vacancy) - Responsible for the engineering review and approval of private subdivision and development projects; public infrastructure projects; administer permit procedures for grading, road, utilities, flood, water course, wells, move and parking; and provides operational coordination between outside agencies, engineers, owners, developers and other in-house Departments within Public Works Agency.

ROAD DESIGN SECTION (1 Vacancy) - Responsible for planning, designing, and implementing public works infrastructure projects that enhance transportation safety and accessibility. These projects include the development of roadways, sidewalks, bike facilities, and bridges, with a strong focus on sustainable and community-centered improvements.

FLOOD CONTROL DESIGN SECTION (1 Vacancy) - Responsible for designing and implementing flood control improvement projects that protect lives, property, and infrastructure by reducing flood risks, while also supporting economic stability, and enhancing community resilience. They can additionally improve water quality, protect habitats, and create long-term environmental and social benefits.

BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT (1 Vacancy) - Responsible for review of building plans, engineering calculations, energy reports, and other related documents for conformance with building codes and structural design standards. Advises field inspection and office administrative staff on technical questions. Assist with building permit issuance, as needed. Assist supervisor to write handouts, develop and maintain electronic online permitting system and tools.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidates for the Associate Civil Engineer in the Development Engineering, Road Design, Flood Control Design, and Building Inspection Department should be able to demonstrate proficiency in some of following key areas, depending on the specific vacancy:

Strong knowledge of public agency standards and guidelines, as well as municipal, environmental and other applicable regulations and ordinances, with the ability to research and interpret local, state and federal requirements.

Skill in collecting, organizing, interpreting, and maintaining project-related information while managing multiple concurrent reviews and meeting deadlines.

Ability to develop and implement project costs and schedules aligned with current markets and industry standards.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate one-on-one and in groups, in person, virtually, and by phone, with engineering staff, consultants, public works departments, developers, and the public.

Proficiency with engineering software and technologies, including Autodesk Civil 3D, with experience in design and analysis, and a commitment to staying current with industry trends.

Experience in planning and designing public works Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) projects, such as roadway, pedestrian, bicycle, and bridge improvements.

Experience in design and management of flood control CIP projects, including open channels, underground culverts, floodwalls, and levee improvements.

Experience in preparing reports, technical documents, and grant applications, and coordinating with stakeholders, partner agencies, and the public.

Experience with building plan review, inspection, and/or design in accordance with California Building Standards Code, ADA provisions, and structural requirements such as ASCE7.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To be eligible for the competitive assessment process, you must meet the minimum qualifications by satisfying one of the criteria outlined in the patterns below (I-II).

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.

AND

EITHER I

Experience: The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in the classification of Assistant Engineer in the Alameda County classified service.

OR II

The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time, progressively responsible professional civil engineering experience.

AND

Possession of a valid License as a Professional Engineer by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of civil engineering.

Mathematics as applied to civil engineering.

Strengths, properties, and use of engineering materials.

Hydrology and hydraulic design.

Traffic engineering analysis and design.

Administering public works construction contracts.

Surveying and its application to construction.

Common methods of describing real property.

Various methods of communication, including report writing, oral and graphic presentation.

Computers and associated software, including Autodesk Civil 3D Design.

Ability to:

Perform design work on engineering projects of major difficulty.

Write concise technical reports and correspondence to outside public agencies and private citizens.

Communicate verbally with staff, outside public agencies, and private citizens in a professional and effective manner.

Assign and review the work of Assistant and Junior Engineers and train them in engineering practices.

Use current Autodesk Civil 3D Design Software.

Ability to learn new computer software for civil engineering.

Secure adherence to plans and specifications on the part of contractors.

Make oral presentations internally and to the public.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

Review of applicants' application and supplemental questionnaire to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.

An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may be virtual and contain situational exercises.