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Our work includes roadway and active transportation improvements, water infrastructure, grant-funded capital improvement projects, and development and redevelopment projects. That breadth creates an opportunity to see how different pieces of a community come together-and to participate in projects throughout their full lifecycle, from planning and design through construction and closeout. \nWe are looking for engineers who want to do more than produce designs or review plans. We want people who understand the full project lifecycle, take ownership of their work, solve complex problems, collaborate effectively, and stay engaged through delivery. Our engineers work across City departments and with developers, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the community to move projects from concepts and requirements into successful, buildable results. \nOur ideal engineers bring strong technical capability, sound judgment, and a practical understanding of how projects are built. They are problem solvers who take initiative, communicate clearly, and understand that good engineering requires both technical rigor and practical judgment. Whether working through a challenging design issue, reviewing a development proposal, coordinating public improvements, or responding to conditions in the field, they stay focused on finding solutions and delivering high-quality results.\nWHY CHOOSE TUSTIN’S ENGINEERING TEAM? \nWhile much of Orange County is largely built out, Tustin offers a unique combination of new development, redevelopment, established infrastructure, and a municipally operated water system, giving engineers exposure to a breadth of work that can be difficult to find at a single agency. Tustin’s engineering team is delivering projects that are shaping Tustin’s future. From transportation and pedestrian improvements to water, storm drain, roadway, park, and public facility projects, our engineers work on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure improvements across both established neighborhoods, including Old Town, and the growing Tustin Legacy community. \nCurrent and upcoming projects include: \nTustin Legacy - continued development and supporting infrastructure\nOld Town - public-space and streetscape enhancements\nTransportation & Mobility - active transportation, pedestrian bridges, roadway rehabilitation and updates to the City’s Bike Master Plan\nWater & Storm Drain Infrastructure - water well rehabilitation and the City's first Storm Drain Master Plan\nTustin engineers have the opportunity to work closely with consultants, contractors, community stakeholders, and regional partners such as OCTA, Caltrans, and IRWD while gaining hands-on experience in project management, design review, construction coordination, grant-funded project delivery, and interagency collaboration. Depending on classification and experience, employees may manage projects from concept and design through construction and completion, providing opportunities for professional growth while making a visible impact throughout the community.\nIdeal Candidate - Associate Engineer \nWe are seeking an engineer who is ready to take increasing ownership of projects and grow into a trusted technical resource. The ideal candidate combines a strong engineering foundation with the desire and initiative to understand how designs, development requirements, and public improvements translate into real-world construction.\nWe are looking for someone who: \nHas strong technical fundamentals and applies engineering principles thoughtfully to project challenges.\nTakes ownership of assigned work, follows through on commitments, and holds themselves accountable for quality and schedule.\nApproaches problems analytically and creatively, with a willingness to investigate, ask questions, and develop practical solutions.\nUnderstands the relationship between design decisions, project requirements, constructability, cost, schedule, and field conditions.\nIs interested in developing broad municipal engineering experience across roadway, active transportation, water, grant-funded CIP, and development/redevelopment projects.\nUnderstands that development review extends beyond plan review to include the public and off-site improvements associated with development and is eager to participate in those improvements through design, coordination, and construction.\nCollaborates effectively with senior engineers, project managers, City departments, developers, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.\nCommunicates clearly and is comfortable seeking input, incorporating feedback, and explaining technical concepts.\nIs eager to participate throughout the project lifecycle-from initial planning, design, and documentation through construction and project closeout.\nDemonstrates sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering work that is technically sound and practical to build.\nWants to develop into an engineer who can independently manage increasingly complex technical assignments and project responsibilities.\nIdeal Candidate - Senior Engineer: \nWe are seeking a technically strong, highly accountable engineer with demonstrated experience delivering projects from initial planning and design through construction and closeout. The ideal candidate can take ownership of projects and outcomes while serving as a trusted technical resource to the broader team. \nThis role offers the opportunity to apply that experience across a broad range of work, including roadway and active transportation, water, grant-funded capital improvement projects, and development and redevelopment. The ideal candidate understands not only how to deliver individual projects, but how public infrastructure, development requirements, and construction come together to create successful outcomes for the community.\nWe are looking for someone who: \nBrings demonstrated technical expertise and the confidence to make sound engineering decisions on complex projects.\nHas successfully delivered projects through the full project lifecycle-from planning and design through PS&E, bidding, construction, and closeout-and can anticipate how decisions made during one phase affect subsequent phases.\nTakes ownership of projects and outcomes-not simply individual tasks-and proactively manages technical, schedule, coordination, and delivery challenges.\nIs an effective problem solver who can identify the root of an issue, evaluate alternatives, and develop solutions that balance technical requirements with practical project considerations.\nBrings a constructability mindset to design and can effectively navigate field conditions, contractor questions, design changes, and unforeseen challenges during construction.\nUnderstands development and redevelopment projects beyond plan review, including the public and off-site improvements associated with development and the coordination and delivery of those improvements through construction.\nCan apply their experience across a range of project types, including roadway, active transportation, water, grant-funded CIP, and development/redevelopment work.\nLeads collaboration across disciplines and works effectively with developers, contractors, project managers, and internal teams to keep projects moving forward.\nServes as a technical resource to the project team, providing guidance, reviewing staff work, helping resolve difficult technical issues, and sharing practical project knowledge.\nProvides accountability and constructive oversight when reviewing staff work, ensuring assignments meet technical, quality, schedule, and project requirements while supporting staff development.\nCommunicates with clarity and credibility, translating complex technical issues into practical recommendations and decisions.\nMentors and develops other engineers, helping them strengthen their technical skills, judgment, project understanding, and ability to take ownership of their work.\nDemonstrates initiative and sound judgment, knowing when to make a decision, when to seek input, and how to move a project forward.\nIs motivated by delivering projects that work-not just on paper, but in the field, through construction, and to successful completion.\nWHAT TUSTIN OFFERS \nIn addition to salary, the City of Tustin offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible work arrangements designed to support employees and their families throughout their careers.\nGenerous Health Benefits \nThe City provides employees with a monthly benefits allowance that can be used toward the benefits they select for themselves and their eligible dependents, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as other eligible benefit options. The amount of the City’s contribution varies based on classification and coverage level. \nAssociate Engineer: Up to $2,125 per month toward your benefits. \nSenior Engineer: Up to $2,550 per month toward your benefits. \nEmployees can choose from a variety of medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans to select coverage that best meets their needs. Depending on the plans and coverage level, the City’s monthly contribution may cover a substantial portion of the cost, reducing the amount employees pay toward their premiums. If the City’s contribution exceeds the cost of the employee’s elected benefits, the remaining balance is paid to the employee as cash. \nView the City’s current health, dental, and vision rates for additional information.\nRetirement & Savings : \nThe City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), providing eligible employees with a defined-benefit pension, and employees may participate in the City’s 457(b) deferred compensation plan. Senior Engineers who contribute to a 457(b) plan will receive a matching City contribution to a 401(a) deferred compensation plan, up to a maximum of 2% of the employee’s base salary.\nFlexible Work Schedule and Telecommuting : \nEnjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off. \nFollowing an initial onboarding and training period, typically 6-12 months, employees may request consideration for a hybrid telecommuting schedule, in accordance with the City's Telecommuting Policy and subject to operational needs at the discretion of the Director of Public Works.\nCareer Growth : \nTustin offers opportunities to build a long-term career in municipal engineering. A typical career path may include:\nAssociate Engineer, Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer, Assistant City Engineer, and City Engineer.\nWant to learn more? See the Benefits tab of this job posting for additional information.\nSELECTION PROCESS \nThe first step in the selection process is a training and experience evaluation based on the information provided on the submitted application and supplemental questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be invited to complete a one-way video interview, and those who are determined by subject matter experts to be the best qualified for the vacancy will be invited to a structured panel interview. Finalists will participate in a departmental interview.\nAll candidates who pass the panel interview will earn placement on the eligible list, which is valid for one (1) year and may be used for current and future vacancies in the job classification. \nThe City currently has one vacancy and may appoint at either the Associate or Senior Engineer level based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. \nApplications will be accepted on a continuous basis and formally reviewed approximately every two (2) to three (3) weeks, beginning September 14. 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