Associate Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's municipal government agency, located in Mill Valley, CA is looking for an Associate Engineer. This is a long-term 6-12 month Contract to Direct hire opportunity.

Summary:
Under direction of the Director of Public Works, or designee, the Associate Engineer performs engineering services in the public setting, collaborating with multiple stakeholders.

Examples of assignments include:
* Serves as lead for staff committees
* Responds to inquiries regarding topics such as retaining walls, storm drains, sanitary sewer, sidewalks, right of way encroachments, etc.
* Leads Steps, Lanes and Paths activities
* Addresses traffic operational and safety concerns

Plans, develops, schedules, budgets and implements assigned projects that may include:
* Streets and Sanitary Sewers Rehabilitation Program
* City parks and facility restoration/rebuilding projects
* Corridor and traffic improvements
* Landslide Repairs Program
* Curb, gutter, sidewalk, and curb-ramp rehabilitation

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil or related field)
* 3-7+ years of experience (ideally within public works)
* Solid project management experience, preferably in municipal/public works environments
* Experience coordinating with contractors, consultants, and/or maintenance teams
* Strong organizational skills - critical for managing multiple projects and stakeholders
* Customer-service mindset - takes ownership of projects/issues and works independently
* Strong communication skills with ability to interface with the public and multiple stakeholders
* Ability to manage a wide range of engineering and public-facing issues with accountability and professionalism

Nice to have:
* Experience working for or with a public municipality (direct or as a consultant)

Familiarity with public processes:
* Presenting to community members/boards
* Navigating approvals up to city council level
* Experience in smaller municipalities (preferred)

Background in:
* Public works projects
* Construction
* Inspections (ability to inspect and plan is a plus)

Openness to varied backgrounds:
* Structural engineers (aligned with current team experience)
* Project/Project Management Engineers with hands-on delivery experience
* Experience managing capital improvement programs or multiple projects

Familiarity with:
* Stormwater systems
* ADA compliance
* Traffic engineering
* Right-of-way regulations
* Design-build or similar program experience (e.g., fire access projects)
* Ability to develop creative, practical solutions to infrastructure/community challenges

Systems & Technical Experience (Bonus):
* AutoCAD
* Civil 3D

GIS tools:
* Ability to produce public-facing sketches, maps, or diagrams
* Familiarity working with consultants for design execution (not necessarily hands-on design-heavy)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.