Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager

Salary

$125,363.19 - $188,195.37 Annually

Location

Moreno Valley

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

26-76419-03

Department

Department of Waste Resources

Division

Department of Waste Resources

Opening Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside Department of Waste Resources is seeking a highly skilled Engineering Project Manager (EPM) to join the Engineering Division. This role is responsible for leading complex environmental and infrastructure projects that support the County's long-term waste management, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance goals.

The Engineering Project Manager will serve as the primary project lead, providing comprehensive engineering and administrative oversight for the design, bidding, permitting, construction support, and contract administration of major capital projects. These projects include landfill liner expansions, landfill closures, hazardous waste collection facilities, recycling and waste diversion infrastructure, site maintenance improvement projects, site infrastructure projects, and other high-impact environmental systems.

This position requires strong knowledge of engineering design principles, permitting, and regulatory frameworks, including compliance with federal and state funding and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience navigating technical project execution, complex environmental requirements, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Highly preferred qualifications include professional experience as a Civil or Environmental Engineer, along with demonstrated supervisory and management experience. The EPM will supervise and provide leadership to teams consisting of professional engineers, engineering technicians, equipment operators, and administrative staff. The role also includes strategic oversight of consultant and contractor procurement, contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, and budget expectations.

Highly competitive candidates will have:

• Knowledge of Public Works Contracts, Construction Projects, and long-term development planning.
• Experience in civil or environmental engineering design and permitting.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale, resource-intensive project
• Strong budget management and project delivery skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks.

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs is required.

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead transformative infrastructure projects that directly support community safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.

Meet the Team!

The Department of Waste Resources serves the Countys solid waste disposal needs by providing for efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plans, organizes, directs and reviews the work of professional and technical staff, and consultants involved in the planning, environmental and regulatory processing, scheduling, design, operation, administration and construction of multiple, major Public Works Improvement Projects.
• Plans, prepares, and participates in consultant selection for design and construction engineering services for Public Works Projects and Programs; negotiates the scope, budget, and schedule with consultant firms and prepares the negotiated contract agreement for Board of Supervisors approval; directs, reviews, and approves the preparation of the Project Management Plan; prioritizes and schedules major activities to ensure the most effective use of staff and equipment.
• Prepares, manages, and monitors project budgets and schedules; reviews consultants monthly progress reports to ensure compliance with project scope and agreement provisions; prepares and negotiates Services Agreements and amendments and prepares the Form 11 for Board of Supervisors approval; reviews and approves consultants invoices for payment; reviews and recommends approval of Contract and/or Construction Change Orders, funding agreements and equipment within the limits of design and cost restrictions.
• Represents the Department before other County Departments, cities, governmental agencies, utility companies, stakeholders and the public to ensure proper communication, direction and coordination; prepares and processes cooperative agreements with government agencies such as the State Department of Transportation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and State Department of Water Resources for the design and construction of Public Works Improvement Projects; oversees and coordinates the preparation of cooperative and/or property acquisition agreements with developers, private property owners and government agencies.
• Directs the inspection and evaluation of contract or other construction work and enforces conformity to plans, specifications, and construction standards; coordinates with the consultants team and Department engineers periodically to review and revise construction cost estimates; provides project information and cost data for funding applications with cities, other County Departments, and regional agencies such as the Riverside County Transportation Commission, the Western Riverside Council of Governments, the Santa Ana Watershed Authority, State and Federal agencies such as the the California Public Utilities Commission, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers; provides annual project cost estimates to update the Departments Capital Improvement Plans; prepares application and project certification documents to allocate and obligate funds for various phases of Federally and/or State funded projects; and reviews and approves invoices to appropriate funding agencies for cost recovery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Planning, Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Urban Geography, Architecture, or closely related field.

Experience: Four years of professional engineering experience including two years of engineering experience in a lead, administrative or supervisory capacity that included project management responsibilities.

Knowledge of: The principles and practices of engineering especially as they apply to traffic, transportation planning, highway design, solid waste, hazardous waste, flood control infrastructure, hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnical, local, State and Federal environmental and regulatory requirements, and economic analysis; State and Federal standards concerning Public Works Projects design and construction; the principles and techniques of project and/or program management, engineering administration, personnel management, project funding and budgeting.

Ability to: Plan, organize, and direct the work of an engineering/technical unit; prioritize and supervise the work of professional engineers, technicians, inspectors, field construction staff and planners; prepare, manage and administer program budgets; perform or review difficult engineering calculations; prepare or direct the preparation of complex plans, specifications, and comprehensive technical reports; perform difficult technical research, to analyze situations accurately, and adopt effective courses of action; review, evaluate, recommend, and/or approve proposals and plans of complex Public Works Projects and/or Programs; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License.

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For questions regarding this recruitment:

Please contact Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione@rivco.org or (951) 966-3590. Please allow 1-2 business days for response.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Work Location and Telework

In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

BENEFIT PROGRAM: MCU

MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023, the employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.

ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours

36 to <108 months = 10.46 Hours
108 or more months = 12.00 Hours

Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.

• Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:

Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01

Select the answer that best describes your current drivers license status:

• I have a valid California drivers license.
• I am able to obtain a valid California drivers license.
• I currently have a valid out-of-state drivers license, and I am able to obtain a valid California drivers license.
• I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California drivers license.

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Do you possess a Bachelors degree, with an emphasis in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Planning, Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Urban Geography, Architecture, or closely related field? (Proof of bachelors degree is required) Email a copy of your degree to atavaglione@rivco.org.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you currently hold a valid Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of professional engineering experience in a supervisory capacity that included project management responsibilities? (Please be sure resume/application supports your answer)

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more but, less than 2 years.
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years.
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years.
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years,
• 5 years or more

Required Question

Employer County of Riverside

Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569

4080 Lemon St., 7th floor

Riverside, California, 92502-1569

Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information

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