Associate Engineer

Job description

Why Work for the City of Millbrae?

Located in the heart of the Peninsula, the City of Millbrae is a vibrant community with a rich history and an exciting future. We are looking for an experienced and motivated civil engineering professional to join our Public Works team and help lead the planning, design, and delivery of projects that improve and maintain the City's infrastructure. Professional Growth & Leadership: Take ownership of complex engineering assignments, manage capital improvement projects and infrastructure programs, and provide technical guidance to staff and project teams. Meaningful Community Impact: Help maintain and improve the City's infrastructure through projects involving streets, water and sewer systems, storm drains, sidewalks, and other public facilities. Project & Program Management: Oversee projects from initial planning and design through construction completion while coordinating with consultants, contractors, developers, other agencies, and the community. Stability and Benefits: Build a rewarding career with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a thriving Bay Area community. If you are an experienced civil engineer with strong project management skills, sound technical judgment, and a passion for public infrastructure, we encourage you to apply. About the OpportunityWe are excited to recruit for a full-time, permanent Associate Engineer in the Public Works Department's Engineering Division. The Division is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects through planning, design, and construction to improve and maintain the City's infrastructure, as well as regulating private development within the public right-of-way. Its infrastructure programs include, but are not limited to, building facilities, streets, sanitary sewers, sidewalks, and storm drains. The Associate Engineer is a journey-level professional engineering position that performs complex engineering work and independently manages assigned capital projects and programs. Responsibilities include engineering design and plan review, construction management, consultant coordination, budget administration, and providing engineering support to other City departments. The position receives general supervision from Public Works supervisory or management staff and works with a high degree of independence. The current opening will be based at the City's Corporation Yard, located at 400 E. Millbrae Avenue. Your Key Responsibilities May Include:Engineering Design & Plan Review: Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, contracts, subdivision maps, and development plans to ensure accuracy and compliance with City standards and applicable regulations. Capital Project Management: Manage major public works construction and repair projects from initial planning through construction completion, coordinating with inspectors, contractors, private engineers, and other agencies. Program & Budget Administration: Manage assigned programs, such as permit programs, street repair, and sidewalk repair; oversee project budgets; and acquire and manage engineering and design consultant services. Technical & Public Engagement: Conduct field inspections and traffic engineering studies, respond to public inquiries, provide engineering support to other City departments, and prepare and present reports to City Council, commissions, and committees. QualificationsEducation & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field from a recognized college or university.
• At least four (4) years of professional engineering work experience, including at least two (2) years of experience equivalent to an Assistant Engineer with the City of Millbrae.

Licenses & Certifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) issued by the State of California.
• Valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to municipal infrastructure planning, design, construction, and maintenance.
• Experience managing complex capital improvement projects, engineering programs, budgets, and consultant contracts.
• Knowledge of construction standards, contract administration, cost estimating, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, with the ability to exercise independent judgment and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports and present recommendations to City leadership and the public.
• The ability to build effective working relationships and coordinate with City staff, contractors, consultants, developers, public agencies, and community members.

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Benefits

Management Benefits

1. Leave accruals

• 11 days (88 hours) national holidays observed per year
• 40 hours Floating holiday leave per calendar year with cash out option
• 40 hours Management leave per fiscal year with cash out option
• 14 hours General leave per month (21 days/year); General leave accrual goes up with years of service
• Maximum accumulation of General Leave accrual is 1,040 hours (6 months)

2. Health Coverage

• $2,785.14/mo medical allowance towards CalPERS health plans in 2026 ($2,829.06/mo in 2027)
• $572/mo cash stipend for opting out of health coverage (proof of health coverage is required)
• Up to $300/mo cash stipend for selecting employee-only or employee+1 coverage
• You are still eligible for Dental and Vision coverage even if you opt out of Health coverage

3. Dental coverage

• City Paid Ameritas PPO plan through The Standard for employee, spouse, and dependent children up to age 26
• $2,000 annual maximum for each covered member
• Max Builder benefit

4. Vision coverage

• City Paid VSP Choice plan for employee, spouse, and dependent children up to age 26

5. CalPERS

• CalPERS retirement formula of 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2% @ 62 for PEPRA members

6. Other Benefits

• City paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• City paid Life insurance plan; coverage is 2.5 times the annual salary amount up to $400,000
• City paid AD&D insurance; coverage is 2.5 times the annual salary amount up to $400,000
• Deferred Compensation 457 and Roth Plans through CalPERS and/or MissionSquare
• Flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, transit, and parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional group rate insurance plans available