Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer

Salary : $88,337.60 - $130,686.40 Annually
Location : Placerville, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Transportation
Division: DOT Engineering
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 12/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
The selected candidate may be eligible for the following recruitment incentives*
Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.
Up to $6,000 relocation expense reimbursement for moving expenses for the candidate's household, including pets, when the candidate's
primary residence is more than one hundred (100) miles from the assigned work location using the shortest commonly traveled route.
* Recruitment incentive and relocation expense reimbursement eligibility and administration is subject to the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules. Current County of El Dorado Employees and Retired Annuitants are not eligible to receive recruitment incentives or reimbursement.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONThe County of El Dorado, is responsible for funding, designing, building, operating, and maintaining the County Road System. El Dorado County's Road System currently consists of approximately 1083 centerline miles of paved roadway, 76 bridges, a multitude of storm drainage systems, and related transportation facilities.

ENGINEERING DIVISIONThe provides planning, design, and construction management services within the unincorporated area of El Dorado County. Responsibilities of the Division includes: delivering capital projects from initial planning phases through design and construction and post-construction environmental monitoring.
THE OPPORTUNITY

The series supports the design, investigation, and construction of public works projects through a variety of technical and professional engineering duties. Work is performed both in the field and the office, with responsibilities that include project coordination, direction, and review for other staff. Assistant Civil Engineer is the entry-level classification, designed for individuals with limited or no directly related experience who are learning core engineering tasks under close to general supervision. Associate Civil Engineer is the journey-level classification, requiring a California Professional Engineer (PE) license and the ability to perform the full scope of duties with minimal instruction. These positions are flexibly staffed, offering a clear path for advancement as employees gain the knowledge, skills, and licensure needed for the higher-level role. If you're motivated to contribute to meaningful community infrastructure and grow your engineering career, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.
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.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job descriptionhere.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications:
Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from a regionally accredited college or university. Courses from non-regionally accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.

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

Applicants who are within six (6) months of completing the required education or certification/licensure are welcome to apply. Candidates approved under this provision may be placed on the eligibility list; however, all minimum education or certification/licensure requirements must be fully met before an offer of employment can be made.
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for the Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONApply online by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at
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RECRUITMENT PROCESSThe Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After the screening, qualified candidates will be referred biweekly to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
Best Qualified Evaluation: A best qualified evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process and ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. The subject matter experts are not granted access to the candidate's application; therefore, responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete.
For more information on the recruitment process, click here.
Based on the hiring department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.
If you are interested in the position of Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer within any County department, please submit your application.

We are currently recruiting for the following:

• One (1) full-time Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer vacancy in the Department of Transportation, Engineering Division located in Placerville, CA.
• One (1) full-time Associate Civil Engineer vacancy in the Department of Transportation, Engineering Division located in Placerville, CA.

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• County sponsored Wellness program
• Discounts on gym memberships

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Optional Life Insurance

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
• Personal and bereavement leave

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.
Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.
To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here.
Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consist