Associate Engineer

Salary : $109,512.00 - $142,188.84 Annually Location : Public Services 12650 E. Imperial Hwy., CA Job Type: Full-Time (General Unit) Job Number: 27-16EZ/CE Department: Public Services Division: ENGINEERING Opening Date: 08/31/2026 Closing Date: 9/14/2026 6:00 PM Pacific The City of Norwalk is seeking a motivated Associate Engineer to join its Public Services Department. The Associate Engineer will perform a variety of challenging and complex professional office and field engineering work under direction. This includes performing a wide range of civil engineering duties in the planning, design, construction, and administration of public works and capital improvement projects for City streets, traffic signals and streetlights, water distribution and treatment facilities, wastewater collection systems, stormwater facilities, and development projects; applying sound engineering principles and exercises independent judgment in managing projects from concept through completion while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and best practices; may assist with the management and coordination of the division's operations and maintenance programs and activities including maintenance, repairs, inspection, and system improvement; supports regulatory compliance; coordinating with staff, contractors, consultants, and other agencies to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the City's infrastructure; ensuring compliance with current industry practices, codes, regulations and ordinances; ensuring work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; responding to questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff regarding engineering and developmental projects; and performing related work as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This class is characterized by its responsibility for the performance of complex civil engineering work and ability to complete the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of operating policies and procedures. It differs from the Assistant Engineer class in the responsibility for independent engineering analysis and project management responsibilities for larger public works projects and operations and maintenance programs. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of the City Engineer, Principal Civil Engineer, Senior Civil Engineer, or designee. SUPERVISION EXERCISED May exercise technical supervision over subordinate professional, technical and clerical staff. Essential Duties Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Develops comprehensive engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and contract documents for the design and construction of public works and capital improvement projects. Prepares scopes of work, engineering studies, design plans, technical specifications, and construction cost estimates for streets, traffic signals, street lighting systems, water distribution and treatment facilities, wastewater collection systems, stormwater infrastructure, and other municipal public works facilities. Assists with the oversight of the design and delivery of capital improvement projects by coordinating with consultants, contractors, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and City staff; oversees the work of professional engineering consultants as assigned. Performs construction management and contract administration activities, including field inspections, progress meetings, change order review, payment recommendations, project documentation, and final project closeout. Reviews engineering plans, specifications, calculations, development proposals, and construction documents for technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable engineering standards, codes, regulations, and City ordinances. Performs engi