Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer na The County of El Dorado, CA
The County of El Dorado, CA · Placerville, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Professional
- Escritório em Placerville
About the Department


- Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.
- Up to $6,000 relocation expense reimbursement for moving expenses for the candidate’s household, including pets, when the candidate's primary residence is more than one hundred (100) miles from the assigned work location using the shortest commonly traveled route.
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
The County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation is responsible for funding, designing, building, operating, and maintaining the County Road System. El Dorado County's Road System currently consists of approximately 1083 centerline miles of paved roadway, 76 bridges, a multitude of storm drainage systems, and related transportation facilities.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
The Engineering Division provides planning, design, and construction management services within the unincorporated area of El Dorado County. Responsibilities of the Division includes: delivering capital projects from initial planning phases through design and construction and post-construction environmental monitoring.
Use your knowledge and experience performing a variety of difficult to complex technical and professional civil engineering duties in the field and in the office; providing project coordination, direction, and review for other staff.
- Perform professional engineering work in areas such as design, construction, land development, transportation, traffic planning, surveying, mapping, solid waste and landfill operations, stormwater control, and flood control engineering.
- Prepare, analyze, review, and interpret work documents, engineering plans, specifications, reports, and special projects.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, project schedules, and resource requirements.
- Review and comment on environmental impact reports and traffic studies.
- Review encroachment permit applications, issue permits, and inspect utility work for compliance.
- Administer and inspect capital improvement projects, including roadways and bridges.
- Participate in predevelopment reviews, develop conditions of approval, and provide plan check services for compliance with standards.
- Process lot line adjustments, right-of-way abandonments, easements, and grant deed dedications.
- Prepare and provide detailed engineering reports, correspondence, staff reports, ordinances, and resolutions.
- Coordinate capital improvement projects with contractors, utility companies, and other agencies.
- Conduct field inspections and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
- Develop and maintain geographic information systems and coordinate stormwater and groundwater monitoring.
- Generate technical reports, identify, interpret, and analyze technical data.
- Engage with organizational and community groups, respond to inquiries, and investigate complaints regarding engineering issues. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with various stakeholders, including the public, contractors, consultants, and internal staff.
Additional Duties for Associate Civil Engineer:
- Oversee a broad range of engineering activities for public works projects, including transportation planning, traffic engineering, and real property.
- Lead the administration and inspection of construction contracts.
- Monitor approved project budgets and ensure adherence throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of design plans and specifications.
- Provide recommendations for project approvals, development agreements, and conditions.
- Act in a non-supervisorial, "lead worker" capacity when overseeing technical job functions.
- Prepare detailed reports and present findings to the Chief Administrative Office, Board of Supervisors, and other key stakeholders.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications:
Assistant Civil Engineer:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field.
Associate Civil Engineer:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field;
Licenses and Certifications:
Assistant Civil Engineer:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
Associate Civil Engineer:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
- Possession and maintenance of valid California Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer or obtain licensure in California by comity (reciprocity) within the one-year probationary period

Apply online by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at [email protected].
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After the screening, qualified candidates will be referred biweekly to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.
- Two (2) full-time vacancies in the Department of Transportation, Engineering Division located in Placerville, CA.
The County of El Dorado is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
- 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
- Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Live Music and Music Festivals
- Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway Races
- Farm to Fork Restaurants
- Local Shopping Gems
Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.