Mechanical engineer Jobs in Menifee, CA

Salary : $53.59 - $71.82 Hourly

Location : Perris, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-00012

Department : Engineering

Opening Date : 08 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date : 9 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants : 50

DEFINITION

Under direction, performs professional field and office engineering work related to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the City's development projects, including land development, and other public works infrastructure programs and projects; prepares and / or participates in the preparation and review of preliminary and final engineering plans, cost estimates, cost analysis studies, specifications, and schedules; quality controls engineering designs performed by consulting engineers for the City; performs plan checks of tenant improvement and developer projects to ensure conformance with City standards; provides technical support to management in assigned engineering program area; acts as project manager for public works construction projects; and performs related duties, as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Receives direction from the City Engineer. Exercises technical and functional direction over Inspection staff.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Performs planning and construction oversight for development projects; conducts project feasibility studies; prepares drawings, plans, and specifications; oversees inspection tasks; ensures construction materials used on City projects meet project quality and quantity standards and expectations.

Conducts professional engineering studies relating to present activities and future projects; prepares reports and makes recommendations relating to the conduct of engineering activities or to the acceptance of contracts and bids received for proposed projects.

Prepares and / or participates in the preparation and review of preliminary and final engineering plans, cost estimates, cost analysis studies, specifications, and schedules for public works and utilities projects including roads, sewers, water systems, storm drain projects, and for all private development projects.

Reviews and provides comments for development projects within the City, ensuring they are complying with mandated standards; coordinates with public works and building staff to convey these comments to the applicant.

At the direction of the City Engineer, assists with implementation of the City's capital improvement projects.

Oversees inspections of project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards.

Performs a variety of engineering calculations on assigned projects.

Evaluates and reviews the appropriateness of implementing new methods, products, and materials related to engineering projects.

Prepares reports and makes recommendations; makes presentations to committees and the City Council, as assigned.

Meets with contractors, engineers, developers, architects, a variety of outside agencies, and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters; provides information regarding City development project requirements.

Ensures staff compliance with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Civil and structural engineering principles, techniques, policies, and procedures.

Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.

Principles and practices of leadership.

Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.

Principles and practices of cost estimation, funding, project management, and contract administration.

Principles and practices of project management.

Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.

Land development principles and associated documentation such as property legal descriptions and subdivision maps.

Construction management principles and practices, including the strengths of material, properties, and uses of construction materials.

Principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work.

General principles of risk management related to engineering project design and construction.

Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the engineering, development, and construction fields.

Recordkeeping principles and procedures.

City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols

Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Skill to :

Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.

Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to :

Perform a diverse range of professional engineering tasks in the design, development, and oversight of City civil engineering and construction projects.

Prepare, conduct, and evaluate engineering studies; research, analyze, and summarize data; perform accurate engineering calculations and cost estimates.

Interpret and explain design criteria, policies, ordinances, and procedures.

Review and assess studies or reports prepared by consultants or developers to evaluate their compliance with project specifications and requirements.

Oversee the work of construction inspection and / or design staff.

Ensure materials used in City construction projects are of the quality and quantity specified in contracts.

Prepare, analyze, understand, and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications, and other contract documents, and determine conformance with applicable laws and standards.

Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner, including written reports.

Perform mathematical and engineering computations with precision.

Prepare clear, concise, and accurate technical reports, drawings, maps, notes, correspondence, and other written materials.

Investigate field conditions for project feasibility and / or issues which arise during the construction process.

Read and interpret maps, plans, sketches, schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.

Make engineering design computations and check, design, and prepare engineering plans and studies.

Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, and regulatory organizations, and individuals.

Establish and maintain a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems.

Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.

Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.

Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.

Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.

Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience :

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering or structural engineering experience.

Training :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering.

License or Certificate :

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and insurability at regular rates for the City's automobile insurance.

Possession of valid California Engineer In Training (EIT) Certificate.

Special Requirements :

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment :

Ability to work in a standard office and field environment with some ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, crawl, twist, and climb; exposure to outdoors; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Holidays : The City observes fifteen (15) holidays per year.

Vacation : Accrual of eight (8) hours of vacation per month of service for years one (1) through five (5) of employment (maximum of 300 hours accrual).

Paid Leave : Eight (8) hours of sick leave per month of service (maximum of 340 hours accrual). Other leaves provided include bereavement (up to 5 days) and jury duty leave.

Retirement : Retirement benefits shall be provided at 2% @ 60 PERS retirement formula for existing PERS members or 2% @ 62 for new hires entering the CalPERS system for the first time (pursuant to the City's contract with PERS and as required by law). The employee is responsible for the full member contribution.

Health Benefits : The City shall pay the median amount of all medical insurance offered for medical insurance premiums (currently $2,408.95 per month) employee and dependents.

Dental / Vision : The City's dental plan pays up to two hundred ($200.00) dollars per month of the premium for either the Dental HMO or PPO. The City also provides vision-care reimbursement up to eight hundred fifty ($850.00) dollars.

Life Insurance : The City provides a life-insurance policy of $50,000 to each full-time employee.

Flexible Spending Account : The City provides a pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical expenses and a pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care expenses.

Educational Incentive : The Educational Incentive Pay is amended to allow any bargaining unit employee who holds a verified Master degree from an Accredited University, who's current position's classification specification does not require a Master degree as a minimum qualification, to be eligible to receive a seven (7%) percent educational incentive pay to his / her base salary hourly rate; except if currently receiving a 5% education incentive pay for a bachelor degree, in which case employee would receive an additional two (2%) percent incentive pay for a Master degree. Also, any bargaining unit employee who holds a Doctorate degree from an Accredited University will be eligible to receive a two (2%) percent educational incentive pay increase to their base salary hourly rate. The maximum cumulative educational incentive pay for Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degrees shall not exceed nine (9%) percent. Certification Incentive Pay of two (2%) percent of base salary is available for any eligible bargaining unit employee who holds a City approved professional certification, up to a maximum of two (2) completed professional certifications, effective retroactive to July 11, 2021. Bargaining unit employees currently receiving Educational Incentive Pays for formal degrees (Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degrees) shall not be eligible for the Certification Incentive Pay.

Bilingual Compensation : Bilingual compensation is available for oral and written translation for those employees whose duties include enforcement, public counter or reception responsibilities, as needed and on a case by case basis. Premium pay varies from ($125.00 - $150.00) per month.

Educational Reimbursement : The Educational reimbursement program consists of full reimbursement up to the limit of three thousand ($3,000.00) dollars per fiscal year, per eligible employee. Specific courses, degree and certificate programs require pre-authorization by the City Manager's Office.

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in an assessment or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration. Responses such as, "see resume" or "see application" will not replace questions requested to be answered.

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Do you have at least five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering or structural engineering experience?

How many years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering or structural engineering experience do you posses?

Which types of government agencies have you worked for? (Check all that apply)

Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering?

Do you possess a valid California Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate?

Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed :

Do you possess an appropriate, valid driver's license and insurability at regular rates for the City's automobile insurance?

Required Question