A New Opportunity and what you’ll do…

The City of Ventura is seeking a qualified Construction Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering Services Division. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, from City-funded capital improvements to private development projects. You will play a crucial role in overseeing the construction, inspection, and closeout phases of various infrastructure projects, including roadways, drainage, water, wastewater, and parks.

As a Construction Engineer, you will have the chance to gain valuable experience and work alongside experienced professionals. You will be involved in project management, construction management, and construction inspection. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and work towards your professional engineering license.

Construction Engineering Section

The Construction Engineering Section within the Engineering Services Division is responsible for managing the construction of the City's capital improvement projects and overseeing land development and utility permits. The team is dedicated to ensuring that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and managing the construction of both City-funded and private development projects. This includes enforcing City standards, managing change orders, and resolving issues with contractors, developers, and the public.

More Information

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at  City of Ventura Jobs or by clicking here Assistant Engineer (Public Works), Associate Engineer (Public Works) or Civil Engineer (Public Works)

Experience and Qualifications for Success!

A combination of training, education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor s degree in Civil, Structural, Traffic or Transportation Engineering, or a related field, and depending on assignment, qualifying experience as described below, in civil, traffic, construction, transportation engineering, water resource planning, or architectural/structural plans review or structural design are required, as follows:

• Assistant Engineer: One year of professional engineering experience in the assigned area. A California Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate and two years of college may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. A California Engineering-in-Training certificate is highly desirable.
• Associate Engineer: Three years of professional engineering experience in the assigned area, preferably with a public agency, OR two years of experience equivalent to that of an Assistant Engineer with the City of Ventura are required. A California Engineering-in-Training certificate is highly desirable.
• Civil Engineer: Three years of professional engineering experience in the assigned area, preferably with a public agency. Registration as a California Civil Engineer is required at time of appointment.

License: Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required.

Certificates: 

• Assistant/Associate Engineer: A California "Engineer in Training" (EIT) certificate is highly desirable.
• Civil Engineer: Registration as a California Civil Engineer is required at time of appointment.

Pay & Benefits

• ASSISTANT ENGINEER: $87,890.19 - $117,773.97 Annually DOQ
• ASSOCIATE ENGINEER: $97,014.74 - $130,001.04 Annually DOQ 
• CIVIL ENGINEER: $104,474.24 - $139,996.27 Annually DOQ

• Benefits
• • Medical Insurance options include HMO, PPO, HSA
  • Dental and Vision Insurance Paid
  • Vacation & Holiday Compensation
  • Deferred Compensation
  • CalPERS Retirement
  • Educational Incentive & Bilingual Pay

Start Your Journey... Follow the Process

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs. It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
 
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
 
Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.   
APPLICATION REVIEW: 
 
All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.

INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION:
 
A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process that is tentatively scheduled for Week of February 10, 2025.  Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the filing deadline. 
 
The department selection interviews are tentatively scheduled for Week of February 17, 2025. Candidates selected to move forward will be notified.  

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City. 

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.