ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

C3433M

FILING PERIOD

The application filing period will begin on June 2, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from anyone.

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 42 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal public works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Los Angeles County Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment!

For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ .

If you have questions about working for Los Angeles County , including current open recruitments, tips on crafting a resume or acing an interview, career planning, or any other general information, please visit our website at: https://hr.lacounty.gov/ .

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING, AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.

Essential Job Functions

An Associate Civil Engineer is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:

• Applies the principles and practices of civil engineering including the methods and materials used in the design and construction of varied civil engineering projects, budget preparation, principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision; and laws and regulations pertaining to public works construction and design.
  
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees engineering activities, programs, or projects, and reviews and evaluates progress and results for technical quality and for conformity to established standards.
  
• Keeps management informed throughout the project span.
  
• Organizes and expresses information in comprehensive reports and may be required to organize and express conclusions in the form of oral presentations.
  
• Participates in engineering research work involving investigation of specific problems and the development of new engineering methods, procedures, and systems.
  
• Analyzes and prepares contracts and specifications for major engineering projects.
  
• Serves as resident engineer during the construction of bridges and other projects, assigning and evaluating the work of subordinates and recommending changes in plans and procedures as necessary.
  
• Designs public works projects or supervises as project engineer or squad leader, the preparation of plans and specifications for such engineering projects as buildings, small dams and debris basins, flood control channels, traffic signals, roads, highways, or sewer systems.
  
• Reviews plans submitted by outside engineers for conformity to code and for structural integrity.
  
• Determines sewer and sanitary design requirements for new subdivisions.
  
• Assists in the supervision of waterworks improvements and design, the coordination of long-range planning projects and state and federal aid programs, the inspection of construction materials, the development of sewer master plans, the planning of pollution control projects or research into such problems, or the review and analysis of subdivision and parcel maps, as needed.
  
• Supervise the engineering work involved in ground water research, road maintenance, design, water or material quality testing, the establishment of lighting districts, the operation and maintenance of pumping plants, dams and other flood control facilities, water conservation or erosion control studies, or in the investigation and approval of various construction-related permits, as needed.
  
• Assists in the supervision of a section engaged in the analysis of boundary, centerline, and section line surveys, coordinating activities with other divisions and outside agencies, as needed.
  

For more information, please view the classification specification: Associate Civil Engineer.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited engineering college or university*.

LICENSE:
A valid California State Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer**.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class 2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*In order to receive credit for a bachelor's degree or higher, you must include a include a legible copy of your official diploma, official
transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within 5 business days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database .

For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf .

**APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR VALID CALIFORNIA STATE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION WITHIN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE DATE OF APPLICATION FILING. A PRINTOUT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONSUMER AFFAIRS WEBSITE WILL BE ACCEPTED. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION WILL BE REJECTED AS INCOMPLETE. REGISTRATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BEFORE BEING APPOINTED.

If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail them to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) business days from application filing. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title in the email. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts.

PART I: Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments, weighted at 50%, assessing:

• Reading Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning
• Responsibility
• Accepting Others
• Showing Courtesy
• Working Relationships
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Working to High Quality Standards
• Compliance with Rules and Regulations
• Adapting to Change
• Controlling Emotions
• Working Energetically
• Achievement
• Willingness to Learn
• Management Potential

MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

PART II: An Evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted at 50%, assessing:

• Experience assisting in the design and/or implementation of engineering activities and/or projects
• Experience giving technical presentations
• Experience using software applications and/or database management systems
• Relevant certifications, licenses, and/or advanced degrees possessed

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE 70% OR HIGHER ON THE COMBINED SCORE OF PARTS I AND II IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

SCORES CANNOT BE GIVEN OVER THE TELEPHONE.

TEST PREPARATION:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests .

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Public Works as they occur.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• AWeaver@pw.lacounty.gov
• PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov
• klent@hr.lacounty.gov
• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to: governmentjobs.com following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
CONTACT INFORMATION:

Department Contact Name: Annette Weaver
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

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