Senior Civil Engineer

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside Department of Waste Resources has an opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer to join the Engineering and Operations Division located in Moreno Valley.

The Senior Civil Engineer is the supervisory level classification in the registered civil engineer series and reports to an appropriate manager level position.

The Senior Civil Engineer classification is characterized by registration as a Civil Engineer by the State of California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.

Incumbents are given complete responsibility for a specific unit or team engaged in permitting, engineering, construction, and/or landfill operation activities.

The duties assigned require not only a high degree of technical engineering proficiency, but also the ability to plan the work, select, direct, supervise, train, direct talents, and evaluate assigned staff.

The Department is divided into three main divisions: Engineering & Operations, Environmental, and Administration.

Job openings are currently available in the Engineering & Operations Division.

This position offers a flexible schedule with the opportunity to telecommute one day per week after the training period.

Please note that this is offered at the department's discretion and is subject to change.

Approved 4% increases for SEIU employees for May 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026!

Working at the Department of Waste Resources


* Choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect.

The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.


* Participation in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).


* Alternative work schedules, 9/80 (80 hours in 9 workdays) every other Friday off.

Possible telework 1 day per week upon successful completion of probationary period.


* Average 12 holidays each year.


* Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.


* Paid conference and seminar opportunities

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Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources is responsible for the efficient and effective management of Riverside County's solid waste system.

In this effort the Department operates five non-hazardous landfills , has a contract agreement for waste disposal with a private landfill, and administers several transfer station leases.

Landfill sites are in diverse geographic locations and climates, ranging from low desert areas to the mountains, which offer a wide variety of engineering challenges to keep ahead of the ongoing operational needs of a dynamic system.

Stringent regulations require landfill operators to design, operate, monitor, and properly close landfills to provide protection of the public's health and welfare.

The Department ensure...