Civil Engineering Associate
Salary
$105,518.40 - $124,176.00 Annually
Location
Orange County
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
1810GE-0626-299 (O)
Department
OC Waste & Recycling
Opening Date
06/11/2026
Closing Date
6/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
CAREER DESCRIPTION
CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
This recruitment will establish an Open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Civil Engineering Associate positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until 11:59pm PST on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
OC WASTE & RECYCLING
OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is an organization dedicated to providing waste management services, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. OCWR operates three active regional landfills (North, Central, South), four household hazardous waste collection centers, monitors 20 closed landfills, and administers municipal solid waste collection, recycling, and planning for County unincorporated areas. OCWR is a nationally renowned waste management department responsible for a network of sanitary landfills. The Department is committed to its exceptional record of regulatory compliance and excellence. OCWR partners with the Orange County-based Discovery Cube to sponsor the Eco-Challenge educational exhibit that teaches thousands of students each year to reduce, recycle, and reuse in their daily life.
THE OPPORTUNITY
OCWR has an exciting opportunity for a Civil Engineering Associate to perform a variety of field and office civil engineering associate work. The Civil Engineering Associate is an experienced, non-registered professional civil engineering class. Positions at this level are responsible for journey-level assignments and will perform independent engineering analysis and recommendations. Positions at this level generally work under the project leadership of Civil Engineers and are assigned complex or specialized assignments.
The Civil Engineering Associate will be responsible for:
This current vacancy is located at our Prima Deshecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano and all work is to be performed on site.
DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will have some experience in the principles and practices of civil or environmental engineering, environmental applications, environmental regulatory services, and sampling methods. The ideal candidate will also have experience in interpreting and analyzing field data while demonstrating a thorough understanding of environmental laws and regulations, specifically as it pertains to the management and disposal of solid waste and greenery areas.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the experience and/or knowledge of the core competencies as described below:
Technical Expertise
Communication/Interpersonal Skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering field from an accredited college.
Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) issued by the respective state licensing board for professional engineers.
One (1) year of civil or environmental engineering experience post college graduation or post receipt of an EIT certificate, which demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above. A masters degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for the required experience.
LICENSE REQUIRED
Possession of a California Class C Driver License is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click on the following link to view the complete classification description, minimum qualifications, physical requirements, and environmental and working conditions for Civil Engineering Associate.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Application Appraisal Panel (Weighted 100%)
Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed and rated by a panel of subject matter experts. Each candidates rating will be based on their work experience and written responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Eligible List:
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Based on the Departments needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
Questions? For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact John Duckson at (714) 834-4655 or email at john.duckson@ocwr.ocgov.com.
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the Countys standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide will be used to evaluate minimum and desirable qualifications, so please be detailed in your response. Failure to do so may disqualify your application from moving forward in the recruitment. Your responses should highlight all the areas in which you have experience or education, matching this with the specific competencies listed in the job bulletin. Be specific as to the name of the employer, duties and length of service. All employers referenced on this questionnaire must be listed in your application.
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Please select from the following the option that best describes your education based on the minimum qualifications for Civil Engineering Associate. Note: If you possess a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field from an accredited college, you must attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts or diploma. Applications without supporting documentation will be considered incomplete. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.)
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If you selected the option of possession of EIT certificate in the above question, please enter your EIT license number below for verification. If you do not have an EIT certificate, please enter "N/A".
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Please select from the following option that best describes your Civil Engineering experience based on the minimum qualifications for Civil Engineering Associate.
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Describe the civil engineering, environmental engineering, and/or solid waste engineering projects in which you have been involved with. In your response, please include your role in the project, job title, duties, and a description of your level of responsibility. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A".
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Please check the job assignment(s) in which you have experience/education.
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Describe your work experience as it relates to job assignment(s) you selected in the above question. If you do not have experience in any of the job assignments, please enter "N/A".
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Describe your experience with technical writing, including any technical reports or memos. In your response, include correspondence with regulatory or permitting agencies/boards and with contractors or consultants. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A".
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Please check any civil engineering or related software you have experience with.
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Describe you experience using the civil engineering related software you selected in the above question. In your response, please include your years of experience and level of proficiency. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A".
Required Question
Employer County of Orange
Address 400 W CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
Santa Ana, California, 92701
Phone 714-834-2555
Website https://hrs.oc.gov