Civil Engineer I

City of Glendale, CA

$103K — $135K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
  • Registration as a Civil Engineer with California State Board required.
  • Two years of professional engineering experience in Civil Engineering necessary.
  • At least one year of experience in Design CIP, Facilities CIP, or Land Development required.
  • Valid Class C California driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex engineering design work under general direction.
  • Supervise design or inspection groups within the Public Works Department.
  • Ensure compliance with City standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate with contractors and consultants to facilitate project delivery.
  • Assist in the preparation and review of plans and technical reports.
  • Provide technical guidance to lower-level staff when assigned.
  • Facilitate project-related public communications and issue resolution.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Vacation, holiday, and sick leave provisions.
  • Long-term disability insurance offered.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Scheduled salary increase of 4% effective July 1, 2026.
Full Job Description
Salary: $8,643.04 - $11,296.04 Monthly
Location : 613 E. Broadway, Room 100, Glendale, CA
Job Type: Salaried - Full-time
Job Number: 26-00107
Department: Public Works Department
Division: PWD Engineering
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 6/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt

The Position

OPEN & PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION - SIX MONTHS PROBATIONARY PERIODThis classification is scheduled to receive a 4% salary increase effective July 1, 2026.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be utilized by other divisions or departments within the City.

Under general direction, these classifications perform difficult or complex professional engineering design work and supervise the work of a design or inspection group of the Public Works Department.

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:
Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe efficient manner.

Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

May provide technical guidance to lower-level staff as assigned.
When assigned to the Design Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Section:

Performs professional civil engineering work in support of the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of Capital Improvement Program projects.

Assists in the preparation and review of plans, specifications, estimates, technical reports, feasibility studies, and project correspondence for public infrastructure improvements, including streets, sidewalks, storm drains, sanitary sewers, facilities, traffic-related improvements, and other public works projects.

Coordinates with consultants, contractors, utility agencies, regulatory agencies, internal City departments, and the public to support project delivery, resolve technical issues, and ensure compliance with City standards, applicable codes, and project requirements.

May provide technical direction to lower-level staff and assist with construction support, field coordination, and project closeout activities.
When assigned to the Facilities CIP Section:

Performs professional civil engineering work in support of the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of facility-related Capital Improvement Program projects.

Assists in the preparation, review, and coordination of plans, specifications, estimates, feasibility studies, technical reports, schedules, and project correspondence for the construction, renovation, repair, and improvement of City buildings, parks, yards, parking facilities, and other municipal facilities.

Coordinates with consultants, contractors, utility agencies, regulatory agencies, internal City departments, facility users, and the public to support project delivery, resolve technical issues, and ensure compliance with City standards, applicable codes, accessibility requirements, environmental requirements, and project objectives.

Provides construction support, assists with field coordination and site observations, reviews submittals and project documentation, and supports project closeout activities.

May provide technical direction to lower-level staff and assist with workload coordination as assigned.
When assigned to the Land Development Section:

Performs professional civil engineering work in support of land development, right-of-way, wastewater, sewer, stormwater, and related public works permitting activities.

Reviews plans, studies, reports, and permit applications for compliance with City standards, municipal code requirements, engineering practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Coordinates with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, consultants, other City departments, and outside agencies to facilitate project review, permit processing, condition compliance, and construction coordination.

Assists with the preparation of conditions of approval, technical correspondence, field issue resolution, infrastructure evaluations, and updates to engineering standards, workflows, and long-range planning documents.
Minimum Requirements
An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Experience

Two years professional engineering experience in Civil Engineering work, including one year in one or more of the following: Design CIP, Facilities CIP and/or Land Development is required.
Education/Training
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required.
License(s)/Certification(s)
Valid Class C California driver's license is required.
Registration as a Civil Engineer with the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
Civil Engineering.
Skill in:
Making independent judgments and decisions based on standard policy or procedure.
Ability to:
Provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors.
Analyze information.
Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
Effectively interact with, negotiate with and educate architects, contractors, buildings and the general public.
Enforce City code requirements while not arousing undue hostility.
Establish smooth working relationships, resolve interpersonal conflicts and foster a teamwork environment.
Lead, coach, instruct, supervise and motivate employees.
Maintain a strong customer service orientation in concert with regulatory responsibilities.
Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Read, write, communicate effectively and comprehend directions in English.
Other Characteristics
Willingness to:
Work overtime as requested or required.
Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Initiate, recommend and carry out personnel actions.
Promotional Eligibility

Any City of Glendale employee who meets the minimum qualifications for this position, has completed probation or six months of City employment, and is occupying a permanent full-time classification. Hourly City employees may be considered, provided that they furnish proof of continuous employment immediately preceding the final filing date, which would equal a minimum of six months of full-time service or 1040 part-time hours. (Civil Service Rule VIII 4-E).

Note
There is no recognized equivalent for Registration as a Civil Engineer with the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
Selection Process
EVALUATION OF APPLICATION: Submitted Application will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the minimum requirements. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process.
Candidates must pass each exam component with a minimum score of 70.00% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
ORAL INTERVIEW: (Weight of 100%) To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, and personal fitness for the position.

TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. Evaluations will be based on the candidate's education and experience relevant to the position. Examinations will assess evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills related to the job. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the examination components or their weighting. If changes are necessary, candidates will be informed of the specific examination components and their weight before the examination is administered. The selected candidate will undergo a background check, including Livescan fingerprinting.
The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance.

The above listed benefits apply to full-time, salaried positions only.
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The position you are applying for is a promotional/open position for current City of Glendale employees as well as for the general public. If you are a current City employee, please enter your City of Glendale Employee ID Number. If you are not a current City Employee, please type N/A.
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Do you possess a California Class "C" Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No

04

Are you a registered Civil Engineer with the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists? if YES, please attach your certificate to your job application. Please note failure to attach your certificate may disqualify your application.
  • Yes
  • No

05

Do you possess two years professional engineering experience in Civil Engineering work, including one year in Design CIP, Facilities CIP, Land Development, or other related Public Works Engineering experience?
  • Yes
  • No

06

If your answer to question #5 is YES, please describe the details of your experience. Please be detailed in your response. If you answered NO, please mark N/A.
07

If you currently work for a public agency or have worked for one in the last 5 years, please list your position title as well as your final monthly salary or hourly wage for that position.
08

Within the salary range as identified on this bulletin, what are your salary expectations for this position?
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How did you FIRST learn about this position?
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  • Visited Human Resources in person
  • Currently a City employee
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