Engineer Your Future: Launch Your Career with Us!
The City of Cathedral City is seeking a motivated Junior Engineer to join our Engineering Department. The salary may be negotiable within the range listed, based on the position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
This position will remain open until filled and may close without prior notice. Applications will be reviewed as submitted. Apply immediately!
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Position Overview:
As a Junior Engineer, you'll support a variety of exciting public works and capital improvement projects. This entry-level position offers excellent training opportunities and a clear path for career growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in designing and planning public infrastructure projects
- Support regulatory oversight and private development review
- Collect and analyze data for traffic, hydrology, and environmental studies
- Help prepare project documents, including RFQs, RFPs, and cost estimates
- Participate in public works inspections
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Valid California Class C driver's license
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Proficiency with computer-aided engineering applications
Why Join Us?
- Hands-on experience in diverse engineering projects
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity for promotion to Assistant Engineer
- Competitive salary (AFSCME Range 785)
- Comprehensive benefits package
Ready to Build Your Career in Public Service? Apply today and share with anyone else who may be interested!
CANDIDATE SELECTION PROCESS
1. Application Review: A completed City of Cathedral City employment application and resume is required. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification. Application review will begin immediately and will be screened on basis of relevant education, training and experience.
2. Examination Phase: Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, practice exercise and interview evaluation.
3. Establishment of Eligibility List: Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list pending further review by the department head and other qualifying procedures.
Notifications will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process) to the email listed on your on-line application.
All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (livescan fingerprint check), and post-offer medical evaluation with a drug screen.
The City of Cathedral City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool.
