Junior Engineer/Assistant Engineer

Salary : $80,329.60 - $114,982.40 Annually
Location : Moreno Valley
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-76421-01
Department: Department of Waste Resources
Division: Department of Waste Resources
Opening Date: 04/16/2026
Closing Date: 5/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Department of Waste Resources is excited to announce an opening for a Junior Engineer or Assistant Engineer.

The Junior Engineer is the entry level classification in the professional engineer series and will perform in office and in the field engineering work. The Junior Engineer will be reporting to the Department's main office located in Moreno Valley and will be providing engineering assistance to the teams responsible for permitting, engineering design, and landfill operations at Badlands Sanitary Landfill (located in Moreno Valley) and Lamb Canyon Sanitary Landfill (located in Beaumont). The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting GPS field surveys, reading and interpreting field survey data to prepare topographic contour maps, perform engineering calculations, and prepare technical reports and plans such as Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans in support of public works construction projects and landfill field operations. Additionally, the Junior Engineer will assist construction inspections during public works contracts to verify compliance with Contract Documents and may perform site maintenance and drainage inspections to analyze landfill site conditions as needed.

Competitive candidates will have:
• A strong overall understanding of various civil engineering disciplines
• Familiarity with engineering software such as MicroStation, InRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.

Highly Preferred Experience
For Junior Engineer:
An internship in construction or a closely related field.

For Assistant Engineer:
Experience in geotechnical work and proficiency in AutoCAD.

Candidates with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers are highly desired and encouraged to apply.

The Junior Engineer is a natural progression underfill for the Assistant Engineer. Incumbents are eligible to promote to Assistant Engineer upon successful completion of their 1-year probationary period, which would include a satisfactory performance evaluation and any additional qualification requirements.

The Assistant Engineer is a natural progression underfill for the Assistant Civil Engineer. Incumbents are eligible to promote to Assistant Civil Engineer upon attaining a valid certification of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. Advancement to the Associate Engineer level is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment.
Junior Engineer: $38.62-49.42 Hourly

Assistant Engineer: $41.32 -55.28 hourly
Meet the Team!

Theserves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing for efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Assist in the design of roads, hydraulics, reinforced concrete structures, sewer systems, or other public works projects by preparing plans, profiles and cross sections, making quantity estimates, horizontal and vertical alignment computations, and establishing grade controls.
• Supervise and perform drafting, computing, checking, and direction of field operations involved in the gathering and compilation of field data for the design layout and construction of highways, flood control channels, subdivisions, drainage structures, wells, sewer systems, parks, buildings, waste disposal, and other projects.
• Perform structural engineering analysis of proposed commercial, industrial and complex buildings and structures; review grading, building and structure plans for conformity to uniform building codes, local ordinances, state regulations, and administrative policies.
• Assist and advise permit applicants with engineering and related problems.
• Prepare and review maps; calculate and plot the results of field surveys.
• May inspect the construction of projects under contract.
• Perform field tests and take samples for laboratory tests of materials; prepare estimates for projects planned or under construction; prepare reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Junior Engineer

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an engineering field. (Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for the required education.)

Those graduating within the next 6 months are encouraged to apply. If selected, candidates will be required to show proof of completed degree/certification prior to starting with the County.
OPTION II
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an engineering field or possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers within six (6) months of hire.
Experience: Current employment with Riverside County as an Engineering Student Intern or completion of an engineering internship with Riverside County.

Assistant Engineer

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. (Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for the required education.)

Experience: One year of professional civil engineering experience.

Knowledge of: The fundamentals of civil engineering; mathematics and physics as applied to engineering; topography and construction surveying, stress analysis, analytical mechanics, and the strength, properties and uses of construction materials; general methods and procedures for describing real property.
Ability to: Design a variety of public works structures with skill and accuracy; perform difficult mathematical computations; keep neat and accurate field notes; review and approve grading and structural plans; make accurate drawings and maps and prepare technical reports; maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

ALL OPTIONS

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Proof of education/certification is required for this position. Documentation should be uploaded with your application as outlined below:

1. If you have graduated with a Bachelor's degree in engineering - Provide a copy of your completed transcripts or degree (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

2. If you have graduated with a Bachelor's degree in engineering from outside of the United States - Provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

3. If you possess a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers - Provide a copy of your certificate.

4. If you possess a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers - Provide your license number, if you did not in your application.

5. If you have not yet graduated and will be graduating within the next 6 months, provide a copy of your current transcripts and documentation showing your expected graduation date.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For questions regarding this recruitment:
Please contact Angela Tavaglione at or (951) 966-3590. Please allow 1-2 business days for response
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY:
Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.
Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
01

I affirm that my answers to the following questions are truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that my answers will be verified with the information I have provided in my application.

• Yes
• No

02

Select the answer that best describes your current driver's license status:

• I have a valid California driver's license.
• I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
• I currently have a valid out-of-state driver's license, and I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
• I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California driver's license.

03

What is your highest level of education from an accredited college or university within a Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering field?

• I have my Associate's degree
• I have my Bachelor's degree
• I will receive my Bachelor's Degree within the next six months from a recognized college.
• I have my Master's degree.
• None of these apply

04

I acknowledge that I am REQUIRED to provide a copy of my transcripts or degree as verification of educational units completed with my application. (Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.)

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid, current certificate as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers?

• Yes (attach to your application or email to atavaglione@rivco.org.)
• I am currently in the process of getting my Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and will obtain it within 6 months.
• No and I am not in the process of obtaining my EIT

06

Please describe any previous internship or hands-on experience you have in the construction field. In your response, include your level of proficiency with AutoCAD (or other CAD software), and any exposure you've had to geotechnical work such as soil testing, lab work, field investigations, or reviewing geotechnical reports. If you do not have this experience enter N/A.
07

Please indicate your level of experience interpreting field survey data to produce topographic contour maps, perform engineering calculations (e.g., earthwork volumes, grading, drainage), and prepare reports and plan sets in support of public works construction projects.

• No experience: No coursework or project experience.
• Foundational: Coursework or assisted on tasks; basic familiarity with survey data formats and contour generation.
• Intermediate: Completed internship or project work; can independently process survey data, create contour maps in CAD/GIS, and perform basic engineering calcs with review.
• Advanced: Led portions of projects; independently prepares plan sheets and technical memos; applies agency standards and QA/QC procedures with minimal supervision.
• Proficient: Serves as go-to resource; integrates survey control, performs complex calcs (e.g., cut/fill balancing, hydrology/hydraulics), coordinates multidisciplinary plan production.

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