ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER

Associate Civil Engineer

Come join the City of Newport Beach Public Works Department!

Currently there are three full-time Associate Civil Engineer positions. There are two vacancies for the Development Services Division and one vacancy for the Traffic Transportation Division. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Development Services Division: Perform a variety of professional civil engineering duties in support of the City's Development Services Division. Responsibilities include reviewing improvement plans, grading plans, subdivision maps, legal descriptions, WQMP's, drainage and utility plans, engineering studies, permits, and other technical documents; preparing engineering conditions of approval and plan check comments; reviewing and issuing encroachment permits, street closure permits, harbor permits, and other Public Works permits; and coordinating with developers, consultants, utility companies, contractors, City staff, and the public. Assist with the planning, permitting, construction, and review of public and private infrastructure improvements while ensuring compliance with the City's Municipal Code, Public Works Design Criteria, Standard Drawings, Standard Specifications, and other applicable City policies and engineering standards.

Traffic and Transportation Division: This position will work in Traffic and Transportation Division and primarily scope and review traffic impact and parking study reports for development projects. Other work assignments will include providing platinum customer service to residents and guests regarding their neighborhood service requests, traffic signal management support, permitting, and other duties as assigned.

Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of July 29, 2026. This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

Virtual Interview: Candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their online application will be invited to a virtual interview tentatively scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Schedule: This position may work a 5/40 or 9/80 schedule.

Career Path: The career path for this position includes: Associate Civil Engineer, Civil Engineer, Senior Civil Engineer, and Principal Civil Engineer.

Retirement: The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% or half the normal cost, whichever is higher, towards the retirement benefit.