Associate Engineer - CIP

Salary : $103,380.00 - $125,664.00 Annually
Location : Corona, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Benefited
Job Number: 2026-39-12
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 11/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION
3% Cost of Living Adjustment effective December 26, 2026, for positions represented by the Corona Public Service Employees Association.
Are you ready to make a real impact on your community? The City of Corona is looking for a dynamic and driven individual to join our Public Works Department as a Associate Engineer in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Division. The primary responsibilities for this position are the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement plan projects, including but not limited to utilities, streets, storm drains, parks and facilities.

Currently there is one (1) vacancy in the utility engineering division.
Definition

Under direction performs a diverse range of professional engineering duties involving research, design, and construction within the public right-of-way for potable water, reclaimed water, sewer improvements, and other public works infrastructure, capital improvement, and construction projects; prepares and/or participates in the preparation and review of preliminary and final engineering plans, cost estimates, cost analysis studies, specifications, and schedules; quality controls engineering designs performed by consulting engineers for the City; performs plan checks of tenant improvement and developer projects to ensure conformance with City standards; provides technical support to management in assigned engineering program area; acts as project manager for public works construction projects; and performs related duties, as assigned.
Characteristics

• An upbeat attitude, eager to participate.
• A passion for producing outstanding quality of work.
• A high performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor.
• Ability to build and maintain the trust of coworkers, subordinates, and city staff.
• A genuine interest in supporting the employees.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Civil and structural engineering principles, techniques, policies, and procedures.
• Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
• Principles and practices of capital improvement program budgeting, cost estimation, funding, project management, and contract administration.
• Principles and modern techniques and equipment used in the design, construction, and maintenance of streets and utilities infrastructure.
• Contract management practices in a public agency setting.
• Land development principles and associated documentation such as property legal descriptions and subdivision maps.
• Principles and practices of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and soil mechanics.
• Principles and practices of technical report and business correspondence preparation.
• Software applications related to engineering design and construction, geographic information systems, computer-aided design and drafting, and databases.
• Perform a diverse range of professional engineering tasks in the design, development, and oversight of City civil engineering and construction projects.
• Prepare, conduct, and evaluate engineering studies; research, analyze, and summarize data; perform accurate engineering calculations and cost estimates.
• Review and assess studies or reports prepared by consultants or developers to evaluate their compliance with project specifications and requirements.
• Oversee the work of construction inspection and/or design staff.
• Ensure materials used in City construction projects are of the quality and quantity specified in contracts.
• Prepare, analyze, understand, and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications, and other contract documents, and determine conformance with applicable laws and standards.
• Assist in and develop and administer contracts for professional services and construction in a public agency setting.
• Investigate field conditions for project feasibility and/or issues which arise during the construction process.
• Conduct hydraulic modeling analysis.

Education & Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering or structural engineering experience.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Prior experience in the public sector with municipal and/or special district water and wastewater utilities, including familiarity with public agency operations, infrastructure planning, capital improvement projects, and applicable regulatory requirements is desirable.

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime compensation.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be accepted through Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., and applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early, as late submissions will not be accepted. After the initial screening, candidates who demonstrate the most desirable qualifications may be invited to a virtual HireVue interview. In-person oral interview, tentatively scheduled for the Week of Monday, November 30, 2026. Top-scoring candidates from the interview process may be placed on an eligibility list used to fill the vacant position. The selected candidate may be required to successfully complete a reference and background check, including livescan, and must pass a pre-employment medical examination with drug and alcohol screening.

Internal candidates must ensure their application is fully updated to reflect their current position with the City and all previous City positions held. Incomplete or outdated applications may result in disqualification during the review process. Internal candidates may also be required to participate in all components of the selection and pre-employment process, depending on departmental review and position requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

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PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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CORONA PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
CITY PAID BENEFITS*

For a complete explanation of benefits, benefit eligibility and restrictions; please refer to the current Corona Public Service Employees Association, Memorandum of Understanding. Any information contained herein that may conflict with the provisions of the Corona Public Service Employees Association MOU, the MOU shall prevail.

RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The City does not participate in Social Security and the City pays the employees mandatory contribution to the Medicare Program. The City offers two retirement formulas based on the employee's current CalPERS membership status. The 2.7% @ 55 highest single year of service retirement formula will be applied to employees hired prior to January 1, 2013 and those current CalPERS members with no significant break in PERS-qualified employment. The 2% @ 62 three year average retirement formula will be applied to those employees with a significant break in PERS-qualified employment those who have not formerly been a member of CalPERS or another retirement program with which CalPERS has a reciprocal relationship.
All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA.

ANNUAL LEAVE & HOLIDAYS:
Annual Leave During Initial Probation:
Probationary employees employed less than one full year shall accrue Probationary Sick Leave at one-half the rate of a 1-5 year full time regular employee (3.23 hours) per pay period. During the first six months, such leave may be used for sick leave, only. Such accrued time may be used for employee or family illness or medical reasons.

After six (6) months, an employee may request up to one week of "Advanced Annual Leave" for vacation purposes with the permission of his or her supervisor. Under extenuating circumstances and with Department Head approval, this leave can be used prior to six months of employment.

When the employee completes one year of service, the Annual Leave accrued as Probationary Sick Leave will be converted to regular Annual Leave for a total of 168 hours.

Years of Service With the City Each Pay Period Annual Totals
1-5 6.46 168 Hours
6-8 7.08 184 Hours
9-15 8.00 208 Hours
16+ 9.54 248 Hours

Holiday Leave hours earned during the first year of employment are available to be used for any purpose. There are 13 (10 hour) paid holidays (130 hours) per calendar year.

ANNUAL LEAVE BUYBACK: Eligible employees may "buy back" a maximum of 160 hours of annual leave once each year.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers a variety of HMO plans as well as several PPO plans through CalPERS. For plan information, click the link below.
The City provides a Medical Allowance to Members to be used for the purpose of purchasing mandatory health coverage offered through PEMHCA for the Member and his or her eligible dependents. The Medical Allowance shall consist of the following: (1) the Base Contribution Rate, plus (2) an amount equal to the difference between the Base Contribution Rate and the following amounts, as applicable:

1. $978.00 per month for Members electing Employee only coverage;
2. $1,646.00 per month for Members electing Employee plus one dependent coverage; or
3. $2173.00 per month for Members electing Employee plus two or more dependents coverage.

Eligible Opt-Out Arrangement: Upon providing reasonable evidence of alternative coverage as required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA)'s Eligible Opt-Out Arrangement rules (below), employees shall be entitled to the following dollars in the first two pay periods each month in taxable cash, in lieu of the amount provided in Section 10.2 above:

(a) $300.00 ($600 per month) for Employee + 2 or more dependents
(b) $200.00 ($400 per month) for Employee + 1 dependent
(c) $100.00 ($200 per month) for Employee Only

DENTAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers HMO and PPO dental insurance through Delta Dental. Dental insurance premiums are paid by the employee.

VISION INSURANCE: The City currently offers vision insurance through Eye Med. Vision insurance premiums are paid by the employee.

DISABILITY INSURANCE: Short-term and long-term disability insurance is provided free to each employee.

LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a term life insurance policy to each employee equal to 5 ½ times the employee's annual basic earnings to a maximum, of $750,000.00.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA): Each employee may contribute to either a medical reimbursement account or dependent care account to pay for unreimbursed medical expenses and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM: This is a comprehensive program designed to help employees and their family members find direction in solving personal and/or emotional problems.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (457) PLAN: To supplement retirement, employees can make voluntary salary deferrals to a Nationwide plan.

LONGEVITY PAY: After 5 years of service $500.00 annually. After 10 years of service $700.00 annually. After 15 years of service $800.00 annually. After 20 years of service $1000.00 annually.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: The City of Corona recognizes the value of an educated workforce and encourages employees to pursue the goal of higher education. The City has adopted a plan to provide financial reimbursement for tuition