ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER

Salary

$102,476.16 - $188,556.48 Annually

Location

City of Manteca, Manteca, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

25-116

Department

ENGINEERING

Opening Date

02/10/2026

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

DEFINITION

Under immediate (Assistant Engineer) to general (Associate/Associate Civil Engineer) supervision, performs various professional field and office engineering work related to: the City's engineering, and capital improvement projects from initiation, design, funding, construction, and completion; land development including review of entitlements, improvement plans, agreements, and construction; encroachment and transportation permit review and approval; provides professional staff assistance to engineering management, other departments, and the public in areas of expertise; confers with developers, contractors, and representatives of other agencies regarding facility and infrastructure development; conducts a variety of studies and prepares and presents staff reports; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate (Assistant Engineer) or general (Associate/Associate Civil Engineer) supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff. Associate/Associate Civil Engineer may exercise direct supervision over subordinate staff.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Assistant Engineer: This is the entry-level classification in the professional Engineer series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine professional and technical engineering work for City-wide systems, operations, practices, and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult. Close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Associate Engineer level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Associate Engineer: This is the journey-level classification in the professional Engineer series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Assistant Engineer level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working fairly independently, and exercising good judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Associate Civil Engineer: This is an advanced journey-level classification in the professional Engineer series which requires incumbents to possess a Professional Engineer Registration in the State of California. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Associate Engineer level by the performance of complex engineering duties as assigned and may guide others. Positions at this level are expected to be able to accurately and concisely define a project scope, review and analyze project alternatives, and design project solutions with minimal instructions or assistance.

Positions in the Engineer class series are flexibly staffed. Positions at the Associate/Associate Civil Engineer level are normally filled by advancement from the Assistant Engineer level; progression to the Associate/Associate Civil Engineer level is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the position is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification; (ii) satisfactory work performance; (iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications; and (iv) management approval for progression to the Associate/Associate Civil Engineer level.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Essential Duties:

Management may amend duties pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Positions at the Assistant Engineer level may perform some of these duties and responsibilities in a learning capacity.

• Develops, plans, reviews, and coordinates an assigned area of public works engineering including management and oversight of design and construction for infrastructure improvement projects, the review and approval of development plans, and the issuance of permits including grading, encroachment, and transportation permits.
• Develops, reviews, and processes plans and specifications for City capital improvement projects; interprets the application of design criteria; ensures compliance with professional and City standards and practices; coordinates reviews with other departments and agencies.
• Coordinates the bidding process for assigned projects; develops, oversees, and participates in the assembly and preparation of a variety of bid documents including drawings, calculations, plan specifications, and support materials; ensures bid documents, notifications, awards, and related materials are distributed to appropriate contractors, outside agencies, and personnel according to established processes and timelines.
• Develops, reviews, and prepares contract documents for consultant services and contractor bids; prepares Requests for Proposals and solicits responses; evaluates consultant proposal statements of qualification and contract specification compliance; administers and processes contract documents.
• Performs engineering functions related to the maintenance and operation of engineering and construction projects; monitors and identifies system deficiencies, prepares technical reports addressing those deficiencies, and implements corrective action.
• Communicates information and provides guidance to the public and other agencies regarding various engineering design elements and codes.
• Performs engineering calculations and makes engineering decisions in coordination with City departments, funding agencies, regulatory bodies, and the general public.
• Develops, prepares, and monitors detailed project budgets; reviews, tracks, and approves invoices from consultants and contractors.
• Trains and provides work direction and guidance to assigned personnel including the review and oversight of work and workflow management; oversees budgets and schedules; provides technical consultation to City staff, administrators, and outside contractors.
• Investigates and responds to complaints and inquiries from citizens, other departments, and outside agencies; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues.
• Tracks, applies for reimbursements, and monitors grant funds; ensures project activities comply with funding requirements and approved budget expenditures.
• Performs plan checks of development plans for consistency with City municipal code, standards, master plans and policies; assists in the preparation of and reviews conditions of approval; reviews and processes engineering permit applications.
• Coordinates and communicates with developers, outside engineers, contractors, other department staff, and city inspection staff relative to development projects including preparation and review of various development related documents.
• Monitors and keeps abreast of changes to standards, codes, and regulations relevant to City engineering projects.
• Observes and complies with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS

Positions at the Assistant Engineer level may exercise some of these knowledge and abilities statements in a learning capacity.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to the City's public works, engineering infrastructure development and maintenance, and surveying functions.
• All components and aspects of project delivery to either deliver projects or oversee consultant teams.
• Design, layout, and construction practices for public improvements such as complex roads, bridges, drainage, grading, landscaping, and other facilities and structures.
• Engineering plan types, review practices, and permit filing and approval procedures.??
• Methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects, including water and wastewater systems, storm water, street, and traffic systems design.??
• Principles and practices of Capital Improvement Program budgeting, cost estimation, funding, project management, and grant and contract administration.??
• Right-of-way acquisition and road abandonment procedures.
• Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and programs, projects, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Design engineering plans and prepare specifications for flood control, drainage structures, water quality systems, sewer treatment facilities, roads, bridges, and/or other facilities and structures.
• Perform detailed and precise non-licensed engineering work.
• Prepare cost estimates for engineering projects.
• Review engineering plans and specifications for flood control, drainage structures, water quality systems, sewer treatment facilities, roads, bridges, and/or other facilities and structures.
• Apply principles of logic and scientific reasoning to develop and evaluate alternative courses of action and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Quickly learn and apply various codes, laws, and ordinances.
• Inspect construction projects for adherence to contracts and specifications.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• Assistant Engineer/Associate Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related engineering field.

Experience:

• Assistant Engineer: No experience required.
• Associate Engineer: Minimum of two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience equivalent to the City's Assistant Engineer class or higher.
• Associate Civil Engineer: Minimum of two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience equivalent to the City's Associate Engineer class while holding a valid Professional Engineer Registration in the State of California.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Assistant Engineer/Associate Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer:Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Associate Engineer: eligible for a 5% differential pay for possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer in California, which must be maintained to be eligible.
• Associate Civil Engineer: Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer in California, to be maintained throughout employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

When assigned to an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.

When assigned to field inspection, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions; possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend, to climb and descend ladders; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to inspect site conditions and work in progress. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards, with exposure to hazardous materials in some site locations. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

City employees are expected to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required to accommodate the City's needs, in addition to responding as a Disaster Services Emergency Worker (California Government Code Section 3100-3109).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN: This position is covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System. The following plans are applicable:

Classic Tier I: 2.7% @ 55

Employee Contribution: 13.75% (8% member contribution + 5.75% cost-share of employer contribution)

Classic Tier II: 2% @ 60

Employee Contribution: 12.75% (7% member contribution + 5.75% cost-share of employer contribution)

PEPRA: 2% @ 62

PEPRA members shall pay through payroll deduction an additional 5.75 percent toward the employer contribution plus fifty percent (50%) of normal cost of their retirement plan as determined annually by CalPERS.

Employee Contribution: 13.50% (7.75% member contribution + 5.75% cost-share of employer contribution)

DEFFERED COMPENSATION & SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLANS:

457(b) Plan - Employees may voluntarily contribute to this plan and have the option to place 2% stipend directly into your account.

401(a) - Employees will be eligible for Mission Square 401 Supplemental Retirement enhancement. MMA members are required to contribute 1% if they choose to participate in this plan.

CITY WIDE MEDICAL MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION:

Manteca offers various Medical Plan options through CALPERS.

Single: $1,050

Employee +1: $2,000

Family: $2,700

Stipend: $800 (opt out of Medical)

DENTAL & VISION:

Benefits offered through Delta Dental & VSP

City Pays 100% of Premium Costs

LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE:

Employees shall receive $10,000, plus an equivalent amount to their annual salary of group life insurance coverage upon being employed one full calendar month. The City shall pay all premium costs for life insurance coverage. (Supplemental coverage available)

VACATION LEAVE:

1 - 48 months = 80 hours annually

49 - 96 months = 120 hours annually

97 - 144 months = 152 hours annually

145 months plus =184 hours annually

The maximum vacation accrual limit shall be three (3) times the annual accrual rate.Payment for cashing out up to 80 hours of vacation leave per fiscal year may be made upon request.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE:

Employees will receive 96 hours per fiscal year accures per pay period

Payment for cashing out up to 80 hours per fiscal year of administrative leave may be made upon request

WELLNESS LEAVE: Each employee shall receive 83.2 hours of wellness leave for use in each fiscal year earned with no rollover. There is a cash out option at the end of each fiscal year. Employees hired after July 1 will receive prorated amount after 6 months of employment.

SICK LEAVE:

Employees shall accure shall accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually for each full month of continuous service.

FLOATING HOLIDAYS:

Employees will receive will receive four (4) floating holidays the first pay period in July of each year. Employees will not be allowed to carryover the floating holidays. The floating holidays cannot be cashed out in lieu of taking the day off.

HOLIDAYS:

12 Fixed Holidays

STIPEND:

Effective July 1, 2020, employees will receive a non-PERSable stipend equal to 2% of their base salary. The 2% stipend can be cashed out or placed into a deferred compensation account. An employee hired after July 1 will receive a prorated stipend in the fiscal year in which they were hired.

LONGEVITY PAY:

Employees with over five years of continuous employment with the City of Manteca are eligible to be considered for one longevity bonus per year of 10% of one months base salary. Employees with ten years of continuous employment are eligible for 20% of one months base salary.

EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY: 3% of monthly base rate of pay per month for a Bachelors or Masters Degree. *(If degree is not required for position)

BILINGUAL PAY: 2.5% of monthly base rate of pay per month for Bilingual Pay.

Persons who speak Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai, Laotian, Arabic, Punjabi, Farsi, Cambodian, or American Sign Language (ASL) are eligible. An employee is entitled to receive bilingual pay provided that employee has passed an oral proficiency examination as determined by the Human Resources Director and is assigned to provide translation services in addition to other duties contained within their specific job descriptions.

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Is there any additional information regarding your technical experience, project work, certifications, or specialized skills that would further demonstrate your qualifications for this engineering position? If none, put N/A.

02

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid CA Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Civil Engineering issued by the State of California? (Required for Associate Engineer with P.E., Associate Civil Engineer, and Senior Civil Engineer.)

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of professional Civil Engineering experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3 or more years

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Please select the position you are applying for based off your qualifications below.

• Assistant Engineer
• Associate Engineer w/o P.E
• Associate Engineer w/ P.E
• Associate Civil Engineer
• Senior Engineer

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Employer City of Manteca

Address 1001 W Center St

Manteca, California, 95337

Phone (209) 456-8700

Website https://www.manteca.gov/