Principal Civil Engineer

Salary : $11,326.21 - $13,767.07 Monthly

Location : City of Azusa, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 25-17

Department: Public Works

Division: Engineering

Opening Date: 04/28/2025

Closing Date: 5/19/2025 5:30 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants: 150

Definition

The City of Azusa Public Works Department is now hiring a Principal Civil Engineer!

SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION

$65.34 - $79.43 Hourly

$5,227.48 - $6,354.03 Biweekly

$11,326.21 - $13,767.07 Monthly

Benefits affiliated with AMMA include a $1,700 - Monthly Flexible Benefits Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits, Bilingual Incentive Pay, City Paid Deferred Compensation, a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program, & so much more!

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Online applications will be accepted beginning Monday, April 28, 2025 through Monday, May 19, 2025 OR until 150 applications are received, whichever comes first. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close without notice on the day the department's needs have been met. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

DEFINITION

Under minimal supervision, supervises and participates in a variety of field and office professional engineering work; plans, designs, and reviews the various stages of capital improvement projects; performs technical studies; performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The Principal Civil Engineer performs professional level engineering project assignments and is responsible for independent analysis and recommendations. Incumbent supervises the work of lower level engineering staff.

SUPERVISION EXCERCISED

Receives supervision from Director of Public Works/City Engineer; exercises supervision over assigned personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepares designs and plans for a wide variety of public works capital improvement projects, including streets, traffic safety, street lighting, public buildings, sidewalks, parking lots, or water utility facilities.

Performs contract administration of projects including the technical review and approval of project plans, designs, and construction; evaluates project proposals and recommends award of contract.

Supervises and performs inspections of construction projects; makes field inspections of existing city facilities to determine adequacy and estimate stabilizing requirements; meets with contractors to resolve items of non-compliance.

Investigates complaints, conducts technical studies and prepares reports and recommendations related to civil engineering projects, such as capital improvement projects, and other specialized studies.

Reviews and approves proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments by checking site plans and tentative and final subdivision maps for compliance with appropriate regulations, city standards, and accepted engineering practices; and prepares conditions of approval.

Attends and participates in meetings as a representative of the City as requested.

Supervises professional and technical engineering staff and represents the City Engineer as assigned.

Prepares engineering reports; supervises the collection and management of data; conducts studies; investigates complaints of safety issues and makes recommendations.

Participates in basic administrative activities, e.g.: budgeting, planning and program coordination associated with general operation of the department, evaluations of lower-level engineering staff.

Prepares capital improvement project plans, specifications, and estimates for a variety of projects.

Assists City Engineer in project oversight, attending meetings, and preparing reports related to the City's Storm Water Program.

Performs related duties as required. Qualification Guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field. Additional graduate training in civil engineering, engineering economics, public administration, or related fields is highly desirable.

Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience involving the planning, design, and construction of major public works projects plus one (1) year of related supervisory experience. Licenses or Certification

Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.

Current Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.

Current Registration as a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) is highly desirable. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

Engineering principles and practices as applied to planning and development, design, and construction.

Methods and techniques utilized in the preparation of project designs and related plans, specifications, and cost estimates.

Related federal and state laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Methods and techniques of supervision. Ability

Create and design public works projects of all types.

Check designs, drafting, and specifications and to certify as to their correctness.

Perform technical research and make detailed analyses and prepare reports.

Draft and prepare specifications.

Assist in budget preparation.

Supervise and coordinate the work of professional and sub-professional engineering personnel.

Establish cooperative working relationships and to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Keep accurate records.

Analyze data and information and draw logical conclusions.

Perform professional engineering work; use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment.

Conduct inspections of projects.

Perform engineering calculations.

Conduct traffic surveys.

Prepare engineering plans.

Communicate effectively with a variety of personnel and establish/maintain effective working relationships.

Explain and apply policies and procedures.

Interpret and apply rules, regulations, legislation and policies.

Understand and follow verbal and written directions.

Work independently.

Operate a computer and use a variety of computer software. Special Requirements/Physical, Mental, Environmental Conditions

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

These are position functions which may be changed, deleted, or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability.

Environmental Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.

Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends from time-to-time. Physical Conditions

Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.

Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.

Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.

Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.

Verbally communicate to exchange information.

Some requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:All applicants are required to submit a complete City application at Applications must be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. Applications that are submitted without a resume, or have unanswered supplemental questions, may be deemed incomplete.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer): Online applications will be reviewed for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to perform the essential functions of this job. Only those candidates whose applications indicate that they are most qualified will be invited to continue in the recruitment process.

Examination Process (Oral Interview): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of subject knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates' qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list.

As vacancies occur throughout the City of Azusa within this classification, candidates may be referred to the hiring department. In accordance with the, examinations may consist of one or more selection techniques, including but not limited to: Application Evaluation (Qualifying), Written Exam, and/or Panel Oral Interview.

The City of Azusa is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. The City of Azusa does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (including gender and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, age, or sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender or heterosexuality) status in employment or the provision of services. Please be advised that as an employee of the City of Azusa, your job could be modified as part of the City's obligation to reasonably accommodate a disabled employee.

The City is dedicated to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO APPLY FOR A CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF AZUSA!

The City of Azusa offers a wide-variety of Benefits, including:

4/10 work schedule

Annual Cost of Living increases thru June 30, 2028

CalPERS Retirement

City-Paid Deferred Compensation

Health Reimbursement Account contribution

Education Incentive

Bi-lingual Pay

Longevity Premium

$1,700 monthly Flexible Benefit/Medical Contribution (with cash-in-lieu for opt-out option)

A variety of options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance along with supplemental insurance, such as Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts, Critical Illness, Accident Only, and many more.

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement at 100% of Cal State rate

11 City-paid Holidays and generous Sick, Vacation, Flexible Holiday, Administrative, and Bereavement Leaves For details on the Azusa Mid-Management Association (AMMA) benefits, please visit

MOU Term: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2028

Please be advised that AMMA has recently come to an agreement with the City for MOU years 2024-2028. Once the MOU has been signed by all parties it will be uploaded on the City's website at In the meantime, you can reference the City Council staff report for a draft of the updated MOU here:

01

Do you have possession of and the ability to maintain a Class C California Driver's License?

Yes

No

02

Please select the highest level of education you have:

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

Some College or position related Certificate(s)

High School Diploma

I do not have education equivalent to the 12th grade.

03

Please select the field in which you were awarded your degree:

Civil Engineering

Public Administration

Other field

I do not have a degree

04

Are you registered as a professional Civil Engineer in the State of California? If so, please attach to the application.

Yes

No

05

Are you registered as a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)? If so, please attach to the application.

Yes

No

06

Please describe your work experience in public works and engineering. Include the number of years of responsible experience, and types of capital and engineering projects you have worked on. Also include the number of people you have supervised at any one time in managing or supervising those projects.

07

PLEASE READ: A current resume must be submitted along with your online application in order to be considered. Applications without resumes will be automatically disqualified from the recruitment process.

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Required Question