Associate Civil Engineer - Utilities Department (Construction Management & CIP Design) at City of Napa | Jobs and Employment

UPCOMING SALARY INCREASE:

Additional 2% Salary Increase effective July 2026

Are you currently a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of California? Do you have a passion for supporting sophisticated and physically impactful projects? Are you eager to use your engineering experience to develop capital improvement programs, deliver capital improvements, and ensure standards are upheld for new development?

Then APPLY TODAY and employ your engineering skills while bringing value to the community we serve!

The City of Napa's Utilities Department is comprised of the Water and Engineering Division, and the Solid Waste and Recycling Division which are both responsible for delivering core services to residents, business and visitors throughout the City of Napa and County of Napa. Our Water and Engineering Division is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and capital improvement program of the municipal drinking water system that serves over 86,000 customers throughout the City of Napa and unincorporated Napa County. The team is dedicated to providing a safe and reliable supply of high-quality drinking water for its residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. Our Solid Waste and Recycling Division handles the City's contract with a private waste hauler, and coordinates the City-owned state-of-the-art materials diversion facility. This is a very exciting time for the Utilities Department as the City of Napa enters a period of significant development momentum. With the extent of ongoing and upcoming projects, the City is searching for a dynamic professional engineer to focus on engineering design and support for water system capital improvements, operations and maintenance functions, as well as capital improvements to the materials diversion facilities.

As an Associate Civil Engineer, you will support the engineering and operations team in a variety of capital improvement and maintenance projects but primarily, will be expected to oversee, administer and ensure compliance with the City's water system, solid waste and recycling standards in support of existing services and new development. Under the direction of a Senior Civil Engineer, the Associate Civil Engineer will perform tasks to support and ensure compliance with City standards, which may include but not be limited to, supervising and participating in the design and preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for a wide variety of private development projects, some of which may result in City ownership of privately built infrastructure. A successful candidate will have familiarity with development processes at the local level, as well as the ability to interact with developers and/or customers and explain complex concepts as they relate to water utility, solid waste and recycling operations.

***Special Requirements: Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California with good standing is required.***

Our Utilities Department is currently seeking applicants for two (2) Associate Civil Engineer openings in the following focus areas: Construction Management and CIP Design.

Construction Management: This Associate Civil Engineer position will be primarily responsible for managing the construction portion of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) within the Water and Engineering Division. Ideal candidates will have strong construction management and project management experience. The position is responsible for scheduling, budget tracking, contractor oversight, and contract and project management to support timely, cost-effective, and compliant project delivery. The position is also responsible for helping ensure adherence to safety standards and local, state, and federal regulations.

CIP Design: This Associate Civil Engineer position will have a greater focus on CIP design. Ideal candidates will have technical skills in pipeline and/or treatment plant design and in project management. The position may be responsible for the projects that involve the design of distribution and transmission mains in compliance with City Standards; managing improvements for treatment plants, tanks, pump stations; and managing dam compliance and improvements.

UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Purpose Statement: We provide reliable, high quality, essential drinking water and solid waste/recycling services to protect public health and ensure quality of life.

Principles:

Teamwork – Rowing in same direction towards a common goal, recognizing it takes all of us to be successful.
Accountability – Taking ownership and holding yourself responsible to execute and follow through.
Adaptability – Pivoting to accomplish what needs to be done when experiencing challenges and changes to priorities.
Professionalism – Being a step above, polished, and performing with competence using your knowledge and expertise.

Ideal candidates for the Associate Civil Engineer role will have shown success in demonstrating the following competencies:

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skill - Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; using expert knowledge to accomplish results.
Managing Work - Optimally leading one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently time. Coordinating and prioritizing work on realistic completion timelines.
Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
Emotional Intelligence - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; demonstrating insights to efficiently handle own responses so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results.
Project Management - Designs, implements and runs ongoing projects and advises the related resources, personnel and activities to successful completion. Understanding that projects benefit the organization as a whole and apply multi-organizational resources.
Coaching and Developing Others - Offering feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and abilities.
Decision Making - Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.
Resolving Conflict - Helping others deal effectively with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension between two or more people and facilitate agreement.
Influencing - Using effective involvement and persuasion strategies to gain acceptance of ideas and commitment to actions that support specific work outcomes. Presenting issues and solutions.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: The current salary range for this outstanding opportunity is $129,326.28 to $156,224.46. An upcoming 2% salary increase will take effect on July 1, 2026 and the new salary range will be $131,912.81 - $159,348.95. Placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications.

In addition, the City offers an attractive benefits package, including:

Vacation - New employees can accrue up to 120 hours annually.
Paid Holidays - 15 paid days per year.
Extra Paid Time Off - 104 hours (13 days) of Management Leave per year.
Sick Leave- Employees can accrue up to 96 hours annually.
Dental and Medical Insurance Plans - The City provides significant contributions to dental and medical plans.
Health In-Lieu Option - Employees may waive City coverage and opt for health in-lieu at $500 monthly; annual proof of alternative coverage is required.
Retirement - The City participates in the CalPERS retirement pension system.
Retiree Health Insurance - City contributes $274 per month for retired employees with at least 10 years of service at retirement.
Deferred Compensation Program - Employees are eligible to enroll in a 457 Plan and the City contributes $142 per month to 401(A) plan.
Life Insurance and AD&D - $100,000 of coverage paid for by the City.
Phone Stipend - Up to $100 per year for equipment and up to $110 per month for usage.
Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement - Up to $2,500 per fiscal year.
Prior Years of Service Vacation Accrual Credit - Full-time service in a City, County, State, Federal Agency, or Special District may be counted towards vacation accrual tiers at the City of Napa.

For a full list of benefits, please visit our Employee Benefits webpage.

This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill multiple vacancies and may be used to fill future similar vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The active status of this employment list will be for six (6) months unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.

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MISSION STATEMENT for the City of Napa
Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.

CORE VALUES for the City of Napa

Integrity - Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride.
Service - Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions.
Inclusion - Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity.
Collaboration - Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes.

***NOTE: CITY OF NAPA EMPLOYEES SHOULD USE A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS***

SELECTION PROCESS

The City of Napa utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, an eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments and eligible lists may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

Candidates who have participated in a testing process for a recruitment are not eligible to re-take the same test within six (6) months.

What happens next?

We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the selection process. Application appraisal includes a review of qualifications, education, training, and experience related to the job, as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
Applicants moving forward in the selection process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): online assessment, written examination, job-related exercise, phone interview, and panel interview. These testing steps may be conducted on a pass/fail basis, and/or percentage-based scoring methodology.
Based on the City Charter, the final phase of the selection process is the Probationary Period, which in most cases is six (6) months but may be twelve (12) months depending on the classification.
When three or fewer candidates are available, the testing procedures outlined in the Job Announcement may be waived by the Human Resources Department.

Language Equity

If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-257-9505. These requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y selección en español, contáctenos al 707-257-9505. Estas solicitudes se evaluarán caso por caso.

Reasonable Accommodations

The City of Napa Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process must inform the HR Department in writing by the final filing date. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be obtained by calling 707-257-9505, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace will maximize our talents to benefit the residents we serve.

Associate Civil Engineer - Utilities Department (Construction Management & CIP Design) at City of Napa – Napa, California

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