Associate Civil Engineer

Associate Civil Engineer Pinole, CA City of Pinole, CA Career Opportunity The City of Pinole is seeking an experienced and adaptable Associate Civil Engineer to join its Public Works Department at an important time for the organization. This is a journey-level professional engineering position with an unusually broad portfolio of work. The Associate Civil Engineer will perform the full range of professional engineering duties involving planning, design, construction, infrastructure maintenance, development review, contract administration, and coordination of public works and capital improvement projects. The position reports to the Public Works Director/City Engineer and exercises no direct supervision, although it may provide technical and functional direction to support staff and serve as a project leader for major projects. The workload is both substantial and varied. Approximately 50 active projects are anticipated during the current fiscal year, ranging from roadway and paving improvements to parks, facilities, above- and below-grade infrastructure, and other municipal projects. This is not a position for someone interested in working within a narrow engineering specialty. Pinole is a smaller full-service city, and the Associate Civil Engineer will have the opportunity to work across a wide range of assignments. Key responsibilities will include: Managing and coordinating municipal capital improvement projects from planning through construction; Reviewing engineering plans, specifications, estimates, contracts, and consultant work; Working directly with engineering consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and regional transportation partners; Providing engineering support for roadway, infrastructure, facilities, parks, stormwater, sewer, and other municipal projects; Assisting with development review and evaluating plans and technical documents for compliance with applicable standards; Addressing environmental and regulatory considerations associated with projects involving creeks, streams, stormwater, and other natural resources; Preparing staff reports, correspondence, technical documentation, and recommendations; Representing the Public Works Department in meetings with outside agencies and other organizations; Supporting presentations to the City Council and, on occasion, presenting or facilitating committee meetings; and Serving as a knowledgeable secondary resource for residents, applicants, developers, and others requiring professional engineering assistance. The City’s classification also includes responsibilities for contract administration, preparation of plans and specifications, development review, grant administration, and representing the City before governmental agencies, community organizations, contractors, developers, and other stakeholders. For someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and seeing projects move from concept to completion, this position offers considerable opportunity to make an immediate and visible impact. About City of Pinole, CA The City of Pinole is a full-service general law city operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The five-member City Council establishes policy and organizational priorities, while the City Manager is responsible for administering City programs and overseeing municipal operations. The City provides a broad range of services, including police, public works, community development, parks and recreation, administrative services, and wastewater treatment. Pinole has more than 116 budgeted full-time equivalent positions. The City has recently placed significant emphasis on organizational stability and long-term fiscal sustainability. Across all funds, the City’s FY 2026/27 budget totals approximately $61.8 million, including approximately $10.1 million dedicated to capital improvement projects. Pinole’s size creates a highly collaborative environment where employees work closely across departmental lines and have meaningful access to organizational leadership. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, take ownership of their work, and play an active role in advancing City priorities and delivering quality services to the community. The Department The Public Works Department plays a central role in maintaining and improving Pinole’s physical infrastructure and community assets. Its responsibilities encompass engineering and capital improvement projects, streets and roads, stormwater infrastructure, wastewater collection and treatment, municipal facilities, parks infrastructure, traffic and transportation systems, and other essential public assets. Within Public Works, the Engineering function oversees civil and traffic engineering and helps manage the City’s capital projects, permitting, infrastructure, traffic flow, and transportation safety. The City’s Capital Improvement Program includes projects involving streets and roads, parks, municipal facilities, sewer collection and treatment, stormwater systems, and other infrastructure needs. Public Works is entering a period of renewed investment in its staffing and project-delivery capacity. Several recruitments are underway as the City builds out the team needed to support a substantial and diverse portfolio of infrastructure and capital projects. With approximately 50 projects active during the current fiscal year, the department offers an environment where an experienced engineer can quickly become engaged in meaningful work across a variety of disciplines. For the successful candidate, this creates an opportunity to make an impact from the outset while also helping shape how the City’s engineering function moves forward. The Associate Civil Engineer will work closely with Public Works leadership, consultants, City colleagues, and outside agencies to advance projects, strengthen working relationships, and help translate the City’s capital priorities into completed improvements for the community. The Position The City is seeking a well-rounded municipal engineer