Associate Engineer II (Land Development)

Description Engineering Excellence, Building a Better Community. **The City of Moreno Valley is now hiring for our next Associate Engineer II

in the Public Works Land Development Division.** This position is budgeted at the Senior Engineer, P.E. level. The City may underfill at the Associate Engineer II level. Incumbents hired at the lower level may be eligible for promotion to the higher level upon meeting the established qualifications, successful performance, and management approval. Promotion is not guaranteed. Recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies

1st review of applications is planned for Friday, October 3, 2025. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline. OUR POSITION The Associate Engineer II is responsible for supporting the planning, design, and execution of public works, land development, transportation, and utility projects by engineering standards and regulatory requirements. Under direction, this position performs technical reviews of plans and reports, conducts field inspections, ensures compliance with contractor and consultant requirements, and prepares thorough project documentation. Serving as a key liaison between City departments, external developers, engineers, and the community, the Associate Engineer plays an essential role in upholding quality, safety, and fiscal accountability across engineering initiatives. This position demands analytical expertise, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and sound judgment.

Find additional information in the Associate Engineer I/II job description. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate for the Associate Engineer II role will possess strong technical knowledge of engineering principles and practices related to public works and land development. They will be adept at reviewing complex plans, including rough and precise grading, street improvements, and utility layouts, as well as technical reports such as hydrology and water quality management plans to ensure regulatory compliance and project integrity. A successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment and analytical skills in performing engineering calculations, managing permits, coordinating construction inspections, and overseeing developer-driven projects through entitlement, design, and construction phases. With a detail-oriented and organized approach, they will maintain accurate project documentation and uphold safety and quality standards across a wide range of assignments. Additionally, they will bring exceptional communication abilities to collaborate effectively with City staff, consultants, contractors, and the public—providing responsive customer service at the public counter and adapting to evolving field conditions and project needs. Proficiency in Accela is essential, as they will use the system to manage plan check workflows, track permits, and document inspections. Their expertise and professionalism will contribute to the efficient and responsible development of the City's infrastructure.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Associate Engineer II is registered professional engineering-level in the engineering class series. Under direction, incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of public works engineering activities, including managing assigned projects, initiating communications and providing reliable information to engineering management regarding public works projects, compliance review, inspection and reviewing the work of design consultants and contractors to ensure that projects are completed on time within budget, and other duties as assigned.

Associate Engineer II is further distinguished from Senior Engineer, P.E. in that incumbents in the latter class are responsible for performing the most complex professional engineering work requiring a substantial level of professional training and experience.

Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or electrical engineering OR, equivalent related work experience. Three years of progressively responsible land development design and field experience or capital construction project engineering or electrical engineering experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: A valid and current registration as a Professional Civil or Electrical Engineer with the California State Licensing Board.

About The Public Works Department The Public Works department is responsible for public works administration, city engineering, maintenance of public facilities located within the street right-of-way, design and construction of City-built capital improvements, and administration of traffic facilities, providing electric service to new development in residential, commercial and industrial areas, and related activities. For more information about the Public Works Department, please click here . THE SELECTION PROCESS Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process.

The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (951) 413-3045.

THE SELECTION PROCESS Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.

Recruitment Process: Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications after the position closes. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status. Application Screening Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the position's essential requirements. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.

Video Appraisal Interview Applicants may complete a self-guided video interview by recording responses to a series of structured questions. These questions are designed to assess each candidate's qualifications and suitability for the position. There is no live interviewer or proctor; candidates will record their answers independently and submit the videos for evaluation.

Technical Interview Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a structured technical interview designed to evaluate job-related knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in key competencies required for the position. Candidates will respond to a series of standardized questions, and their performance will be assessed using predetermined evaluation criteria to ensure a fair and consistent appraisal process.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Eligible List: Once the appraisal is complete, HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

DISCLAIMERS The City of Moreno Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, the City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (951) 413-3045.