Associate Civil Engineer

Details

Posted: 15-Jul-26

Location: Alhambra, California

Type: Full Time

Salary: $113,652.00 - $145,068.00

Categories:

Civil - Design

Civil Engineering

Years of Experience:

2 - 4

Preferred Education:

4 Year Degree

Additional Information:

Hybrid/Remote is allowed.

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Associate Civil Engineer

Los Angeles County Public Works is seeking skilled and motivated Associate Civil Engineers to help shape, maintain, and improve the County's essential infrastructure. This is a dynamic opportunity for engineering professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to public service, technical excellence, and innovative problem solving.

About the Role

As an Associate Civil Engineer, you will perform complex and varied civil engineering work in support of major public works programs, including transportation, water resources, building design, land development, and infrastructure operations. You will apply your engineering expertise to plan, design, review, and manage projects that serve millions of County residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply civil engineering principles, methods, and materials to the design and construction of diverse public works projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee engineering activities or project teams, ensuring quality, timely progress, and compliance with established standards.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and deliver clear, organized oral presentations to management and stakeholders.
• Conduct engineering research, investigate technical issues, and develop improved methods, procedures, or systems.
• Analyze and prepare contracts and specifications for major projects.

Serve as resident engineer during construction of bridges and other public works, overseeing staff and recommending needed adjustments.

• Design public works facilities or supervise the development of plans and specifications for projects such as roads, highways, buildings, sewer systems, flood control channels, and traffic signals.
• Review and approve plans submitted by outside engineers for structural integrity and code compliance.
• Determine sewer and sanitary design requirements for new subdivisions.
• Assist with waterworks improvements, long range planning projects, state and federal aid programs, construction materials inspection, and pollution control initiatives.
• Supervise engineering work related to groundwater research, road maintenance, water quality testing, flood control facility operations, and construction related permits.
• Support survey analysis operations, coordinating activities with other divisions and external agencies.

Why Join LA County Public Works?

Make a meaningful impact through projects that improve public safety, sustainability, and community quality of life.

Work with multidisciplinary, missiondriven teams.

Grow your career through training, professional development, and advancement opportunities.

Enjoy excellent County benefits and work in a stable, supportive public agency environment.

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For full details on duties, qualifications, and requirements, please click here: Associate Civil Engineer

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

A bachelor''s degree or higher from an accredited engineering college or university.

LICENSE:

A valid California State Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer.

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About Los Angeles County Department of Public Works

Los Angeles County Public Works is one of the largest municipal public works agencies in the United States, providing vital 21st Century infrastructure and essential services to more than 10 million people across a 4,000-square-mile regional service area. The agency is among 48 County departments and agencies working collaboratively across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to improve the quality of life for the people and communities of LA County. With a Vision to become the most trusted public agency in the region, Public Works is defined by its responsiveness to the public, customer service excellence, and drive to build positive community relations. The Public Works workforce takes pride in being committed public servants providing essential and critical services for all residents and businesses in LA County. Public Works' operations are defined within five core service areas: Water Resources, Transportation, Environmental Services, Municipal Services, and Construction Management. Its annual budget of over $4.1 billion is funded by restricted revenues, such as gas tax, benefit assessment, water and sewer sales, user fees, and other revenues. The agency also manages... sustainable water, transportation, and waste management infrastructure, including over 130 active capital projects with a construction value of over $3.3 billion. Public Works is strategically focused on advancing economic development through innovative strategies and business-friendly contracting opportunities to serve the County's small business and local worker hiring objectives.

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