Job Details

Assistant Civil Engineer

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? The City of Rancho Cordova is seeking an energetic and results-driven Assistant Civil Engineer who is passionate about delivering quality capital infrastructure and helping shape a vibrant, beautiful city.

The Public Works Capital Improvement Project Team The City of Rancho Cordova has a robust 5-year Capital Improvement Project Program with over 80 Projects totaling over $1B. The Projects are spread across several areas of Public Works including roadway/transportation, alternatives transportation, stormwater, and citywide projects. The Capital Improvement Project Team works to deliver critically important infrastructure projects that support the vibrant community and economic development in Rancho Cordova a growing community of more than 81,000 residents.

The Capital Improvement Project Team responsibilities include:

• Delivery of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects
• Construction Management
• Project Management
• Engineering Design

Who Were Looking For The Public Works Capital Improvement Project Team is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to join the team. The ideal candidate is an EIT with experience in delivering capital improvement projects, solving engineering related challenges, construction management skills, and communicating with engineering consultants. Experience in capital infrastructure project delivery and construction is highly desired. In addition to the technical skills, the ideal candidate has the ability to work well in a team environment, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a passion for serving the community.

If you're inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of our city through innovative infrastructure, thrive in a collaborative team environment, and take pride in delivering projects that enhance our community, we invite you to apply today and help build Rancho Cordova's future!

*Apply early! Applications received by December 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. will be part of the first review. Candidates selected from this group will be invited to interviews during the week of December 15, 2025*

City employees enjoy a robust benefit plan for themselves and their families. Benefits of working for the City of Rancho Cordova include:

• Choice of a generous monthly stipend for Medical/Dental/Vision or Cash in Lieu of Medical Insurance.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Universal Time Off (combined vacation and sick leave).
• CalPERS Retirement.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,500/fiscal year.
• Alternate work schedules available.
• Onsite fitness area & many more employee perks.

The City of Rancho Cordova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.

Examples of Essential Duties

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

• Performs subprofessional and professional engineering work by participating in the implementation of the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Supervises and participates in the development and revision of plans and specifications for the development of various projects including roadway design, site development, land development, traffic signals, neighborhood traffic calming, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
• Supervises and participates in the development and revision of plans and specifications for construction projects related to water utility, street, storm drain and sanitary sewer pump stations, street lighting, traffic signal, buildings, and related public works and City building projects.
• Works with consultant engineers and other agency representatives on private and public projects; research project design requirements, building codes, publications, and industry information.
• Performs complex calculations and prepares estimates of material costs and time considerations; assists in the solution of difficult problems; investigates field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations; prepares estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.
• Participates in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for private developments affecting streets, sewers, drains and related public works facilities and ensures that they meet all City imposed requirements; checks building plans for compliance with City building codes and ordinances.

Employment Standards & Minimum Qualifications

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Basic operations, services, and activities of a municipal engineering design and construction program.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the design, construction, and maintenance/operation of public works and utilities programs and activities.
• Basic surveying, drafting, computer-aided design and modeling techniques and technology.
• Current developments and trends related to professional public works engineering.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Basic principles of business correspondence.
• Occupational health and safety standards.
• Basic contract management and administration.
• Basic real estate and right of way acquisition procedures.

Ability to:

• Perform professional engineering computations and learn to check, design, and prepare engineering plans, studies, profiles, and maps.
• Intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects.
• Identify and interpret technical and numerical information.
• Observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• Learn and understand City standards and regulations and engineering policies and procedures.
• Learn applicable laws and regulations related to the area of assignment.
• Learn to prepare accurate cost estimates and make related recommendations.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Provide high quality, economical services to the Rancho Cordova community, placing emphasis on responsive customer service.
• Maintain integrity of work by taking responsibility and accountability for completion of work and customer interactions.
• Maintain attention to detail by prioritizing work and coordinating several activities simultaneously despite interruptions.
• Maintain punctuality and attendance at work.
• Effectively contribute collaboratively to a team effort.
• Demonstrate a civic entrepreneurial spirit by generating new, innovative ideas and developing better methods to accomplish tasks and complete projects.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications Guidelines Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in civil engineering or a related field.

Experience: One (1) year of technical engineering experience is desirable. Capital Improvement Project specific experience is highly desirable.

License or Certification: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license. Possession of a valid Engineer-In-Training Certificate with the State of California.

Physical Working Conditions and Environments

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Requires the mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings; speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; and strength and agility to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. On a continuous basis work in an office environment sitting at a desk for long periods of time; travel from job site to job site sitting in vehicle; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist while performing field work; may be exposed to dust, noise, machinery, moving objects and other vehicles while performing field work; may work on uneven or slippery surfaces; and may intermittently perform field work while exposed to various types of weather including extreme heat during summer months and cold temperatures during the winter months. Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.