Assistant / Associate Engineer

Assistant / Associate Engineer

Salary

$106,476.00 - $175,368.00 Annually

Location

City Hall/DSC, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

20505-092026

Department

Engineering & Utilities

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

10/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Description

CITY OF MORGAN HILL

ASSISTANT ENGINEER

$9,857 - $12,580 Monthly

$118,284 - $150,960 Annually

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

$11,451 - $14,614 Monthly

$137,412 - $175,368 Annually

Choose Morgan Hill: The City of Morgan Hill is the best community for people to live, work, visit, and operate their businesses.

The City of Morgan Hill is recruiting for one Assistant/Associate Engineer position. Engineering staff typically work in the management of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and/or Land Development Engineering.

The current opening is within the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) area and will initially focus on a large sanitary sewer project. The position may also be assigned to other CIP projects and/or Land Development Engineering duties based on the employee's experience, qualifications, and the needs of the Department.

THE POSITION:

The Assistant/Associate Engineer classification is flexibly staffed, and the city has the flexibility to hire at either level. The Engineer position reports directly to the Senior Engineering Staff and performs a variety of professional civil engineering work related to all aspects of municipal engineering with a focus on Capital Improvements Program, project delivery, and performs related work as required.

Assistant Engineer is the journey level of the professional flexibly staffed engineering series. Incumbents may be assigned specific projects or may act as part of a team effort on a larger project. Some latitude for independent judgment is possible within established guidelines. This class is distinguished from the Associate Engineer position, which is the advanced journey level of the series, capable of performing complex and difficult project work along with supervision of engineering aides.

Associate Engineeris an advanced journey level class in the professional civil engineering series. Incumbents perform difficult and complex civil engineering work which requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment, particularly when serving as a project leader on civil engineering projects. This class is distinguished from other classifications in the professional engineering series in that work may also include day-to-day lead direction, supervision, and training of engineering aides.

APPLICATION and SELECTION PROCESS:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply on-line at www.morganhill.ca.gov and submit the following items:

• A completed City of Morgan Hill employment application
• Cover Letter
• Detailed Resume

Please note only completed application packets will be reviewed. This position is scheduled to close on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Candidates for this position may be required to complete a practical exam and oral interview.

Examples of Duties

ASSISTANT ENGINEER:

The following duties are performed personally, in cooperation with the Deputy Director for Engineering, and/or in coordination with other City staff and community groups. Additional duties may be assigned.

• Design and detail structures, utility facilities, roadways, site improvements and various public works projects.
• Oversee development of construction drawings for accuracy and conformance with design requirements.
• Act as project engineer of construction projects of moderate difficulty.
• Inspect the construction of engineered facilities for conformity with plans and specifications.
• Direct the work of consultants and/or technical staff on specific projects.
• Conduct studies and use computer programs to solve specific engineering problems.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials related to the work.
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, bids, contracts, and reports.
• Confer with other City staff and consultants to coordinate projects.
• Coordinates with outside agencies and utility companies on proposed public works and development projects.
• Prepare cost and feasibility studies on proposed and existing facilities.
• Perform traffic engineering related activities including preparation and/or review of striping and signage plans, traffic signal plans, etc.; review traffic complaints and reach sound conclusions within established guidelines.
• Prepare for and conduct meetings with the public to seek input or to inform regarding municipal public works projects assigned..
• Provide flood zone information/determination to the public and business community.
• Respond to citizens complaints on drainage and flooding issues and assist in providing solutions to their problems.

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER:

The following duties are performed personally, in cooperation with the Deputy Director for Engineering, and/or in coordination with other City staff and community groups. Additional duties may be assigned.

• Conducts and directs comprehensive civil engineering studies and projects related to the design, construction, modification and enlargement of structures, utility facilities, roadways, site improvements and various public works projects.
• Prepares and reviews plans, specifications, bids, contracts and reports.
• Prepares economic, feasibility and technical studies on proposed or existing facilities.
• Acts as project manager on assigned construction projects, administering the contracts and ensuring that the projects are completed within the parameters specified by the specifications and commonly accepted industry standards.
• Directs the work of consultants and/or technical staff on specific projects.
• Reviews plans submitted by developers, architects and contractors for design integrity, technical expertise and conformance with standards.
• Confers with other City staff and consultants to coordinate projects and activities.
• Coordinates with outside agencies and utility companies on proposed public works or other development projects.
• Prepare for and conduct meetings with the public.
• Assists in the long-range planning of City facilities and public works projects.
• Uses a computer to solve engineering problems.
• Makes computations and maintains accurate records.
• Prepares complete reports including text, charts, computations, conclusions and recommendations.
• Represents the City in contacts with governmental and regulatory agencies, professional and community groups and others.
• Direct and evaluate the work of lower-level engineers and technical support staff as assigned.
• Provide accurate and timely project management information on City webpage and other approved social media outlets.

Qualification Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

ASSISTANT ENGINEER:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
• Two years of professional civil or related engineering experience.
• An advanced degree in an accredited civil engineering curriculum may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
• Four years of professional-level civil engineering experience with a local government agency or private engineering firm performing contract work for local government agencies.
• An advanced degree in an accredited civil engineering curriculum may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Licenses & Certificates:

• Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license in compliance with adopted City driving standards.
• Possession of a California Engineer-in-Training certificate.
• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer issued by the State of California is desired but not required.

Other Requirements:

• Must have sufficient mobility to inspect construction projects in the field.
• Must be willing to work out of doors in various weather conditions.

Knowledge of:

• Civil engineering principles and practices with particular reference to public works projects.
• Methods and materials used in the construction of public facilities.
• Public sector construction laws and codes.
• Basic surveying, drafting and materials testing techniques.
• Data processing principles as applied to the solution of engineering problems.
• Sources of civil engineering and construction information.
• Specification and estimate writing techniques.
• Project management techniques.
• Construction practices.

Skill in:

• Applying civil engineering principles to the solution of engineering problems.
• Interpreting and preparing drawings, maps, graphs, specifications and compilation of numerical data.
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing clear and concise reports.
• Preparing engineering studies and evaluations.
• Preparing staff reports for City Council action.
• Inspecting City or private development projects.
• Evaluating operational activities and making recommendations for improvements.
• Directing the work of technical staff on specific projects.
• Providing outstanding customer satisfaction (internally and externally).
• Use of common office software including Microsoft Office and applicable specialized engineering software.
• Oral and written communication that clearly conveys objectives and intentions.

Ability to:

• Quickly learn the policies and procedures pertaining to the work.
• Manage multiple construction or plan checking projects.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work in a highly collaboration and teambuilding environment.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employees generally work 80% indoors and 20% outdoors.
• The work environment indoors is usually in a temperature-controlled office; some travel is required.
• While performing the duties of this job outdoors, the employee occasionally works in varying weather conditions, visiting developed and undeveloped sites in various stages of construction.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but the employee may occasionally be exposed to high level noises including but not limited to outdoor construction equipment.

Retirement Plans

Benefit DescriptionEligible EmployeesContribution & Notes

CalPers:

• 2.5% @ 55 Plan for Classic Employees
• 2% @ 62 Plan for New Employees Non-Public Safety Employees Employee paid: employee contribution pre-tax.

Optional: IRS 457 Tax Deferred Comp. plans with Empower Retirement (Mass Mutual) or Mission Square (ICMA) All regular employees Employee paid: pre-tax contributions to plan.

City will contribute 2% to 457 plan at time of hire and up to 5% total after years of service to 457 plan.

Health Benefit Plans

Benefit DescriptionEligible EmployeesContribution & Notes

CalPers Health Plans:

• PPO: PERS Choice, PERS Care, PERS Select
• HMO: Blue Shield, Anthem, United Healthcare, Kaiser

Medical and Dental The City will contribute between $1,124.80 to $2,947.97 per month depending on the level of coverage. Employee is responsible for costs that exceed Citys contribution.

Vision Care

EyeMed or VSP. Employee Paid

Optional Flex Benefits

IRS 125 medical & dependent care reimbursement accounts. Employee Paid

Employee Assistance Program

Concern-EAP All employees City Paid: Includes confidential counseling for a variety of employee work/life issues.

Insurance Plans

Benefit Description Eligible Employees Contribution & Notes

Disability Insurance

Long Term / Short Term All Non-Safety employees City Paid

Life Insurance

Life + AD&D policy:

$100,000 All AFSCME employees City Paid

Optional Flex Benefits

Whole life insurance All Employees Employee Paid

Time Off Work

Benefit Description Eligible Employees Contribution & Notes

Holidays

13.5 defined holidays per year including 2 "floating" holidays All employees City Paid: Public Safety employees who normally work holidays receive 6.5% of base pay in lieu of time off

Vacation

80 ~ 160 hrs/yr All AFSCME employees City Paid: Employees begin with 80 hours accrual per year, increasing by 8 hours per year up to 160 hours per year during the 10th year of service.

Maximum bank of two years worth of accrual.

Sick Leave

8 hrs/month All employees City Paid: Employees may use up to 16 hours of sick leave for personal leave depending on bargaining unit.

No limit on accumulation.

Family Medical Leave & other leaves All employees City Paid: Bereavement leave 24 or 40 hrs.

Family Medical Leave and other paid or unpaid leaves provided as required by law.

01

Would you like to be considered for the Assistant Engineer position or Associate Engineer position, or both positions? Please write only the positions interested in and qualified for.

02

Please check your highest number of years of professional-level civil engineering experience with a local government agency or private engineering firm performing contract work for local government agencies.

• No civil engineering
• Less than 2 years civil engineering experience.
• 2-3 years civil engineering experience.
• 3-4 years civil engineering experience.
• More than 4 years civil engineering experience.

03

Describe your experience working on Capital Improvement Projects. Please include any specific experience on large underground wet utilities projects.

04

Do you possess a California Engineer-in-Training certificate?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you registered as a Professional Civil Engineer issued by the State of California?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Morgan Hill

Address 17575 Peak Avenue

Morgan Hill, California, 95037

Phone 408-779-7278

Website http://www.morganhill.ca.gov