Overview
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
SALARY AND BENEFITS
$67,837 – $89,922 per year, plus benefits package
FILING DEADLINE
Open until filled.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direction from the Director of Public Works/Transportation, the Associate Engineer
performs professional and technical engineering work in assigned area of responsibility
including design, land development, public works construction, traffic and/or surveying.
This is the journey level class in the professional engineering series. The Associate Engineer
performs the full range of duties as assigned with only minimal instruction or assistance. The
major duties of the job include:
• Reviews records of survey, parcel maps and subdivision maps; prepares legal land
descriptions; researches property ownerships, County road rights-of-way and legal
descriptions; and examine, correct and maintain records of lot line adjustments.
• Design and prepare plans and specifications for public works projects including roads,
storm drains, utility lines, and related projects; research project design requirements;
perform calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs.
• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance
operations; resolve problems or refer as appropriate.
• Administer design and construction contracts; coordinate and review the work of outside
consultants; review and recommend payments and billing for contracted services related
to assigned projects; negotiate prices and schedules, as necessary.
• Request and participate in the collection of survey and mapping data.
• Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.
• Participate in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for private developments
affecting County roads, drains and related public works facilities; assure compliance with
appropriate codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Prepare visual presentations and reports.
• Prepare special technical engineering studies and reports.
• Coordinate public works activities with other County Departments, Divisions and
Sections and with outside agencies.
• Respond to public inquiries and/or complaints; provide appropriate assistance and
information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required
knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge
and abilities would be:
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
with major course work in civil engineering or surveying.
Experience: Experience: Two years of responsible civil engineering/surveying
experience performing duties comparable to those of an Assistant Engineer in Lassen
County.
License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license. Possession
of a valid Certificate of Registration as a professional Civil Engineer or Land Surveyor in
the State of California.
SELECTION PROCESS
Application materials will be reviewed, and the best-qualified applicants will be invited to
Susanville to participate in interviews.
HOW TO APPLY
It is your responsibility to provide specific, accurate and complete information describing
how you meet the minimum qualifications. For a job bulletin and an application, visit Lassen
County Personnel on our website at www.lassencounty.gov, or visit our application center at:
221 S Roop Street Susanville, CA 96130. Qualified applicants are invited to submit an official
Lassen County application in person or by mail to:
Lassen County Personnel Department (530) 251 -8320
221 South Roop Street
Susanville, California 96130 Updated: June 10, 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION
Lassen County is an equal opportunity employer hiring employment eligible applicants.
Disabled applicants who require special testing arrangements should contact the Personnel
Department prior to the filing deadline.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, applicants must provide acceptable
proof of identity or authorization to work in the United States.
A thorough background investigation will be conducted post-conditional-offer of employment. The
investigation may include reference checks, fingerprinting, credit check, driver history and inquiry to
local, state and federal files to obtain criminal history information.
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any
subsequent phase of the selection process.
Selection processes may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: application
review, competitive screening, written examination, performance examination, and/or oral
examination.
This bulletin is solely for the purpose of announcing a job opening. It does not constitute a contract,
expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revised without
notice.