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ASSOCIATE ENGINEER (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) (PROMOTIONAL)

City of Torrance
Torrance, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
                                                                                                                                                          

The City of Torrance is recruiting for an Associate Engineer to be part of the Community Development Team! 

The Department
The Community Development Department oversees and initiates plans for: economic growth; commercial, industrial, and residential development and re-development; zoning; code enforcement; permitting; and building inspections.  The Department has 70 employees over 10 different divisions: Administration, Development Services, Environmental & Noise Abatement, Downtown, Housing, GIS, Plan Check, Building Inspection, Engineering, and Permit Center.

The Division

The Engineering Division provides plan checking and permitting services for construction work proposed in the public right of way to ensure high quality public improvements (specifically non-capital improvement related work).  The Engineering Division processes land development documentation (certificates of compliance, easements, easement vacations, lot tie agreements, subdivision maps and certificates of correction); and also provides field inspection for non-capital improvement work in the public right of way. 

The Engineering Division is supported by our GIS team which provides infrastructure information, aerial imagery and geographic information.

The Position

The Associate Engineer plays an integral part within the Engineering Division.  This position will collaborate with different City departments including Public Works, Transportation, and Community Services; as well as the Current Development, Planning, and Building divisions of Community Development. The Associate Engineer manages non-capital improvement private development engineering projects, prepares and presents reports and agenda items for the City Council and City commissions, prepares and administers professional engineering and professional service contracts, plans and directs the work of lower-level professional and technical engineering staff, and performs related duties as required.

For more information about the duties of the position, click here.  CANDIDATES MUST HAVE COMPLETED SIX (6) MONTHS OF ACTUAL SERVICE AFTER PERMANENT APPOINTMENT AS A CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE BY THE FINAL FILING PERIOD.

Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
 
Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's degree in engineering and three years professional engineering field and office experience.
 
Experience or training in engineering computer applications is desirable.

License and/or Certificates
Must possess and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
 
A valid certificate of registration issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers is desirable.

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. The application filing period closes on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.  

Only those candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
 
Panel Interview: Weighted 100% (Tentatively scheduled on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.)
Department Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of July 27, 2026.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission Examination Ordering authorizes promotional testing ONLY if a certain number of sufficient qualifying internal applications are received. If a sufficient number of qualifying applications are not received, the promotional exam will be canceled, and an open examination process will be administered.

Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about the City of Torrance.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date. 

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.

In addition, the City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's office. 

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

 The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!

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