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Associate Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer - Water Engineering

City of Anaheim
Anaheim, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/29/2025 CLOSED ON 12/26/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer - Water Engineering position at City of Anaheim?

Senior Civil Engineer

$112,212.00 - $168,318.00 Annually

Associate Engineer

$101,780.00 - $152,670.00 Annually

The City of Anaheim is seeking an Associate Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer to assist the Public Utilities Water Division. This position is assigned to the Planning-Resources Unit of Water Engineering and will be directly responsible for the division’s hydraulic model and asset management model. Responsibilities include performing a variety of advanced level professional duties and responsibilities involved in the research, planning, design, and construction of various engineering projects; to serve as project manager on complex water planning projects; to respond to questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff regarding engineering and development projects; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

The ideal candidate will have direct experience operating and maintaining a hydraulic model and an asset management (pipeline prioritization) model for a municipal water system; coordinating directly with GIS experts and/or systems; preparation of technical studies and water master plans; and project management of water system planning projects. They will also possess experience in managing and overseeing the maintenance and operation of the water system distribution network analysis model to simulate field conditions and the water system pipeline prioritization model. Lastly, they will also have experience in leading the application of technical modeling and lead coordination on behalf of the Water Engineering with City GIS staff.

The City of Anaheim reserves the option to hire at the Associate Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer level based on candidate qualification and knowledge/skills/abilities demonstrated during the selection process.

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices

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Senior Civil Engineer

Associate Engineer

  • Performs, directs, and reviews engineering projects related to the planning, analysis, permitting, design, and/or implementation of municipal water supply system projects. Analyses may include evaluation and long-term planning of water system improvements to ensure adequate water is available for new or redeveloped areas of the City.
  • Participate in the selection of private consulting engineering services; prepare proposals; conduct interviews and review consultant qualifications; provide recommendations in the selection of consulting engineers.
  • Assist higher-level engineers on large and complex development projects or public works construction projects.
  • Serve as a project manager on complex construction projects; administer project from inception to completion including design, review, public meetings, bidding and construction; develop scope of work; serve as liaison to City staff, developers, engineers, consultants, the general public and external agencies on proposed development projects; and develop project timelines, set priorities, and oversee the services of consultant staff.
  • As assigned, supervise, plan, prioritize, assign, and review the work of project staff and consultants; participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
  • Respond to questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff regarding engineering and development projects; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
  • Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards and committees; prepare engineering studies, reports, and presentations including initial environmental impact and water supply industry reports.
  • Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil engineering.
  • Perform related duties as required.

Additional Duties If Classified As a Senior Engineer:

  • Lead, plan, train, and review the work of staff responsible for performing professional and technical level engineering work in assigned area of responsibility; perform a variety of advanced level professional duties and responsibilities involved in the research, planning, design, and construction of assigned engineering projects; participate in performing the most complex work of the unit including serving as project manager on complex projects.
  • Train assigned employees in their areas of work including engineering methods, procedures, and techniques.
  • Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
  • Support preparation of an annual operating budget; review and track revenues and expenditures.
  • Determine the scope of engineering projects; participate in the preparation of request for proposals and contracts for complex consulting services agreements.
  • Participate in the selection of staff and outside consultants; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
  • Participate in the preparation of regional, state and federal grants; monitor and track application requests and approved grant programs.

Senior Civil Engineer

Experience and Education: Three (3) years of professional engineering experience, supplemented by a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

License/Certification Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license. Possession of State of California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer.

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Associate Engineer

Experience and Education: Two (2) years of professional engineering experience, supplemented by a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

License/Certification Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license. Possession of an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or certification as a Professional Engineer (PE).

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  • IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION *****

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

The selection process will consist of a minimum of skills examination and oral interview. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $101,780 - $168,318

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