Are you ready to make a real impact on your community? The City of Corona is looking for a dynamic and driven individual to join our Public Works Department as a Senior Engineer in the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Division - Utilities Section.

In this exciting role, you will be at the forefront of designing, rehabilitating, and building essential infrastructure that supports the City's water, wastewater, and reclamation systems. From treatment plants and reservoirs to pump stations and expansion projects with land developers, your work will shape the future of our city.

As a key member of the Utilites team, you will also contribute to Corona's commitment to water conservation and sustainability. This is your chance to take on meaningful challenges in a fast paced, fun, and team-oriented environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Brings energy and enthusiasm to every project.

• Thrives on multitasking and tackling new challenges.
• Wants to make a difference through innovative engineering solutions.

If you are passionate about public service, enjoy problem solving, and want to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, apply today and help us build a better tomorrow!

Knowledge & Education

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Principles and practices of project budget development, administration, and accountability.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, cost estimating, construction, installation, and inspection of a wide variety of public works and utilities facilities and systems, miscellaneous buildings and structures, and transportation systems.
• Physical design, economic, environmental, and other factors which impact project planning and implementation.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works and utilities projects.
• Principles of advanced mathematics.
• Land surveying principles.
• Practices and principles of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and soil mechanics.
• Principles and practices of environmental impact assessment and related regulatory processes.
• Contract management practices in a public agency setting.
• Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
• Principles of water supply, pumping, storage, and distribution, as well as wastewater, collection, treatment, and disposal.
• 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.

Skills & Abilities

• Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Manage and monitor projects to ensure they are on-time and within budget.
• Perform complex engineering calculations and estimates, and develop plans, designs, and specifications related to civil and structural engineering projects.
• Manage the design of multiple engineering projects with varying complexity, size and scale, length, and/or stages of completeness.
• Prepare and present clear, concise, and logical written and oral reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, legal descriptions, and other written materials.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and written records of work performed.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• 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.

Experience & Licenses

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering or structural engineering experience, including one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Professional Engineering Certificate is highly desired.

Characteristics

• An upbeat attitude, eager to participate.
• A passion for producing outstanding quality of work.
• A high performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor.
• Ability to build and maintain the trust of coworkers, subordinates, and city staff.
• A genuine interest in supporting the employees.

This position is Exempt, and not eligible for overtime compensation.

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Application Process
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as this recruitment may close at any time.
Candidates that successfully pass the screening process and are deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications may be invited to a virtual HireVue interview. In-person oral interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of August 4, 2025. The top scoring candidates from the oral interview will be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan and pass a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).

Community
A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

The Organization
The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.
The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager’s Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.
The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $231.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 935 dedicated employees who provide high-quality services to its residents and visitors each day.
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