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<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Description</h2></div>
<div>The City
The City of Santa Clara is a &quot;full service&quot; city &ndash; one of only a few communities in the Bay Area that has its own police, fire, library, recreation, and electric, water, and sewer utilities, as well as all of the other departments and civic amenities expected in a thriving community. Santa Clara is a family-oriented and business-friendly city, led by a city government that has developed an award-winning ethics program and a commitment to fostering public trust. Located in Santa Clara County at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, about 45 miles south of San Francisco, Santa Clara is a strategic regional hub, with convenient access to freeways, airports, railroads, expressways, light rail, and other public transportation.
The Positions
This announcement is for four (4) Associate Engineer positions as described below:
Position 1: Water &amp; Sewer Utilities
Santa Clara Water &amp; Sewer Utilities' mission is to provide customers a dependable supply of safe, potable water, environmentally-sound wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal. Furthermore, recycled water is offered for approved uses including irrigation and industrial processes, where available. Water &amp; Sewer Utilities operates and maintains the City&rsquo;s water and recycled water distribution system and sewer collection system consisting of approximately 335-miles of water mains, 33-miles of recycled water mains, and 270 miles of sewer mains.
The Water &amp; Sewer Utilities department seeks an engineer with excellent project management skills; strong oral and written communication skills; a proven record of preparing and administering consultant contracts and agreements; experience preparing construction documents; experience designing, managing, maintaining and/or operating water, recycled water and sanitary sewer utilities; experience reviewing land development projects; experience working in a team environment on major construction projects, including working collaboratively with contractors, technicians, field staff, outside agency staff, and the general public. For more information about the Water &amp; Sewer Utilities department, please visit the department website.
Under direct supervision, the Associate Engineer (Civil) performs high-level, fast paced engineering work related to the permitting and design and construction of water, recycled water, and sewer projects within the City. In addition, the Associate Engineer prepares construction documents such as improvement plans, specifications, estimates and schedules for water and sewer projects. Responsibilities also include procurement of consultant and construction contracts for the design and construction of water and sewer projects including the preparation of requests for proposals (RFP), administration of the bidding and awarding process, preparation of Council agenda items, and administration of the consultant and construction contracts. This incumbent will review new developments and proposed public and/or commercial utilities improvement projects for compliance with City, County, State and Federal government regulations and standards. The Associate Engineer is expected to plan, organize, and prioritize a diverse workload of projects and tasks including technical and administrative tasks, and exercise independent judgment and decision making in resolving problems.
Position 2, 3, and 4: Department of Public Works
The City of Santa Clara's Department of Public Works seeks a results-oriented and innovative engineer to serve out the Department's mission to provide the highest quality public works services to the residents of Santa Clara, the development community, and our customers in a responsible and efficient manner. The Department has focus areas that include Engineering Services and Operations and Maintenance. Engineering Services is comprised of four engineering divisions: 1) Design, 2) Field Services, 3) Land and Property Development, and 4) Traffic Engineering as listed below. The Operations and Maintenance focus area includes operations and maintenance of public roadways, parkways and boulevards, City trees, street sweeping, environmental programs, storm drain systems, fleet, solid and mixed waste/recyclables, and City facilities. For more information about the Department of Public Works please visit the department website.
Design Division: There is currently an Associate Engineer position vacancy in the Design Division. This division manages capital improvement planning and programming related to pavement management, City bridges, Americans with Disabilities Act public facilities, storm drain facilities, and sanitary sewer systems. Additionally, the division provides capital project delivery services for a variety of City projects related to traffic safety/operations, roadways, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, storm drains, sanitary sewers, public buildings, libraries, and parks as a part of the City&rsquo;s capital improvement program. The division also coordinates with the Federal Emergency Management Agency on the City&rsquo;s Community Rating System (CRS) program to maintain the City&rsquo;s Class 7 rating which provides flood insurance benefits to residents.
Under direct supervision, the Associate Engineer position performs high-level fast-paced work related to capital project delivery including project management, project administration, budget and cost tracking, technical review and coordination of project plans and specifications, preparation of engineering reports, and resolution of engineering design challenges.
Land &amp; Property Development Division: There is currently an Associate Engineer position vacancy in the Land &amp; Property Development Division. This division is responsible for providing efficient and effective engineering services to support private development projects during the entitlement/planning, design, and construction phases. The division works closely with customers, developers, utility companies and the community to ensure projects comply with City standards. The division is also responsible for reviewing and approving encroachment permits, easement dedications, street/easement abandonments, subdivision maps, processing encroachment agreements, and collecting development-related fees. Additionally, the division provides customer counter services to the public at the City&rsquo;s permit center.
Under direct supervision, the Associate Engineer position performs high-level, fast-paced work related to engineering permitting within the public right of way. This includes reviewing and approving improvement plans and ensuring compliance with City standards and design criteria. The Associate Engineer is expected to plan, organize, and prioritize a varied workload of technical and administrative tasks while using sound engineering judgement to resolve challenges.
Traffic Engineering Division: There is currently an Associate Engineer position vacancy in the Traffic Engineering Division. This division is responsible for traffic engineering, traffic impact analysis reviews, development review, bicycle and pedestrian improvement planning, grant administration, and traffic signal maintenance and operation services for the City. The division also investigates resident/business inquiries related to street parking, traffic calming, intersection controls, and bicycling and pedestrian travel on public streets. In addition, this division coordinates with other agencies such as the Valley Transportation Authority, County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports Department, Caltrans, and the cities of San Jose, Cupertino, and Sunnyvale related to projects, programs, and grant opportunities. Under direct supervision, the Associate Engineer position performs high-level, fast-paced work related to transportation planning, development review, and grant programs. This includes reviewing traffic impact analysis for private and public projects, leading development of transportation studies, and researching, tracking, preparing applications, and administering various transportation grants. The Associate Engineer is expected to plan, organize, and prioritize a diverse workload of technical and administrative tasks while using sound engineering judgement and professionalism in resolving complex challenges.
For all position vacancies in Public Works, the ideal candidate will have relevant engineering experience; excellent project management skills; strong oral and written communications; experience working in a team environment; the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders including but not limited to developers, consultants, contractors, utility companies, other City departments, field staff, outside agency staff, and the public.
Future Openings may include the following division:
The Field Services Division provides construction management, construction inspection, materials testing, and surveying for capital improvement projects such as pavement rehabilitation, traffic signals, storm and sanitary sewers, parks, building improvements and other public improvements. The Field Services Division also provides construction inspection and coordination for developer/private construction of public improvements within the City&rsquo;s right-of-way.
Additional Information:
Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write &ldquo;see resume, NA, or personnel file.&rdquo;). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, and 3) Supplemental Questionnaire. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application packets may be submitted online through the &ldquo;Apply Now&rdquo; feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of December 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT.MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.
The annual salary range for this position is $134,379.60 - $171,995.40 Annually. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Minimum Qualifications</h2></div>
<div><div>Minimum Qualifications 
<ul><li>A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a college or university that is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)</li><li>Two (2) years of experience in civil engineering office and field work.</li></ul></div><div>
Possible Substitutions: 
<ul><li>A Master's Degree in any branch of Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or University may be substituted for one (1) year of experience</li></ul></div><div>
LICENSES &amp; CERTIFICATION 
<ul><li>Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment</li><li>Possession of a State of California Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) Certificate or Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment</li><li>Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California is desirable</li><li>Other licenses and certificates directly related to the Civil Engineering field (e.g. Geotechnical Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Structural Engineer, Land Surveyor, Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Developer (QSD), Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Practitioner (QSP))is desirable</li><li>Current city employees appointed to Associate Engineer (Civil) prior to September 1, 2015 are waived of the required State of California Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) Certificate or Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California</li></ul></div><div>
OTHER REQUIREMENTS 
<ul><li>Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.</li><li>May be required to work shifts, weekends, and odd and unusual hours in the performance of duties and emergency situations.</li></ul></div>
CONFLICT OF INTEREST 
Incumbents assigned to the Field Services position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100. 
Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview may be required prior to appointment.
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score.
The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.</div></div></div>

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