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Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer
County of El DoradoPlacerville, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Aug 2026
💰 $125,660/yr($84,940/yr – $125,660/yr)
About the role
Posting number: 2608-4104/4105DOT
Department: Transportation
Division: DOT Engineering
Job classification: ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER
Posting type: Open
Categories: Engineering, Transportation, Miscellaneous, Construction Trades
Summary
The selected candidate may be eligible for the following recruitment incentives*
Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.
Up to $6,000 relocation expense reimbursement for moving expenses for the candidate’s household, including pets, when the candidate's primary residence is more than one hundred (100) miles from the assigned work location using the shortest commonly traveled route.
* Recruitment incentive and relocation expense reimbursement eligibility and administration is subject to the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules.
Current County of El Dorado Employees and Retired Annuitants are not eligible to receive recruitment incentives or reimbursement.
Current County of El Dorado Employees and Retired Annuitants are not eligible to receive recruitment incentives or reimbursement.
THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation is responsible for funding, designing, building, operating, and maintaining the County Road System. El Dorado County's Road System currently consists of approximately 1083 centerline miles of paved roadway, 76 bridges, a multitude of storm drainage systems, and related transportation facilities.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
The Engineering Division provides planning, design, and construction management services within the unincorporated area of El Dorado County. Responsibilities of the Division includes: delivering capital projects from initial planning phases through design and construction and post-construction environmental monitoring.
The County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation is responsible for funding, designing, building, operating, and maintaining the County Road System. El Dorado County's Road System currently consists of approximately 1083 centerline miles of paved roadway, 76 bridges, a multitude of storm drainage systems, and related transportation facilities.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
The Engineering Division provides planning, design, and construction management services within the unincorporated area of El Dorado County. Responsibilities of the Division includes: delivering capital projects from initial planning phases through design and construction and post-construction environmental monitoring.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Use your knowledge and experience performing a variety of difficult to complex technical and professional civil engineering duties in the field and in the office; providing project coordination, direction, and review for other staff.
Use your knowledge and experience performing a variety of difficult to complex technical and professional civil engineering duties in the field and in the office; providing project coordination, direction, and review for other staff.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Perform professional engineering work in areas such as design, construction, land development, transportation, traffic planning, surveying, mapping, solid waste and landfill operations, stormwater control, and flood control engineering.
- Prepare, analyze, review, and interpret work documents, engineering plans, specifications, reports, and special projects.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, project schedules, and resource requirements.
- Review and comment on environmental impact reports and traffic studies.
- Review encroachment permit applications, issue permits, and inspect utility work for compliance.
- Administer and inspect capital improvement projects, including roadways and bridges.
- Participate in predevel
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