Associate Engineer II (Land Development) – Amazon Store

Description
Engineering Excellence, Building a Better Community.
The City of Moreno Valley is now hiring for our next Associate Engineer II
in the Public Works Land Development Division.
This position is budgeted at the Senior Engineer, P.E. level. The City may underfill at the Associate Engineer II level. Incumbents hired at the lower level may be eligible for promotion to the higher level upon meeting the established qualifications, successful performance, and management approval. Promotion is not guaranteed. Recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies
1st review of applications is planned for Friday, October 3, 2025.
This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.
OUR POSITION
The Associate Engineer II is responsible for supporting the planning, design, and execution of public works, land development, transportation, and utility projects by engineering standards and regulatory requirements. Under direction, this position performs technical reviews of plans and reports, conducts field inspections, ensures compliance with contractor and consultant requirements, and prepares thorough project documentation. Serving as a key liaison between City departments, external developers, engineers, and the community, the Associate Engineer plays an essential role in upholding quality, safety, and fiscal accountability across engineering initiatives. This position demands analytical expertise, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and sound judgment.
Find additional information in the Associate Engineer I/II job description.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for the Associate Engineer II role will possess strong technical knowledge of engineering principles and practices related to public works and land development. They will be adept at reviewing complex plans, including rough and precise grading, street improvements, and utility layouts, as well as technical reports such as hydrology and water quality management plans to ensure regulatory compliance and project integrity. A successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment and analytical skills in performing engineering calculations, managing permits, coordinating construction inspections, and overseeing developer-driven projects through entitlement, design, and construction phases. With a detail-oriented and organized approach, they will maintain accurate project documentation and uphold safety and quality standards across a wide range of assignments. Additionally, they will bring exceptional communication abilities to collaborate effectively with City staff, consultants, contractors, and the public—providing responsive customer service at the public counter and adapting to evolving field conditions and project needs. Proficiency in Accela is essential, as they will use the system to manage plan check workflows, track permits, and document inspections. Their expertise and professionalism will contribute to the efficient and responsible development of the City's infrastructure.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Associate Engineer II is registered professional engineering-level in the engineering class series. Under direction, incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of public works engineering activities, including managing assigned projects, initiating communications and providing reliable information to engineering management regarding public works projects, compliance review, inspection and reviewing the work of design consultants and contractors to ensure that projects are completed on time within budget, and other duties as assigned.
Associate Engineer II is further distinguished from Senior Engineer, P.E. in that incumbents in the latter class are responsible for performing the most complex professional engineering work requiring a substantial level of professional training and experience.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or electrical engineering OR, equivalent related work experience. Three years of progressively responsible land development design and field experience or capital construction project engineering or electrical engineering experience.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid and current registration as a Professional Civil or Electrical Engineer with the California State Licensing Board.
About The Public Works Department
The Public Works department is responsible for public works administration, city engineering, maintenance of public facilities located within the street right-of-way, design and construction of City-built capital improvements, and administration of traffic facilities, providing electric service to new development in residential, commercial and industrial areas, and related activities. For more information about the Public Works Department, please click here .
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process.
The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview pro cess, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (951) 413-3045.