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Public Works Engineer

Anaheim, CA 92805

Posted: 06/30/2026 Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Category: Engineering Job Number: PPI003566 Pay Rate: $65 - $75 per hour Work Location: On-Site

Job Description

The Public Works Engineer selected for this opportunity will gain key public sector experience in public works infrastructure design and construction that can effectively position you to pursue and obtain key, sought-after public sector jobs. We are looking for an Engineer that has 10+ years of experience to work on-site in the Anaheim area. A full-time or part-time assignment will be considered.   

Projects may include:

  • Street Widening or Rehabilitation
  • Sidewalk Gap Closure
  • Bridge Widening
  • Facility and On-Site Improvements

As a Public Works Engineer, your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage roadway, traffic, drainage, utility, and other public infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction.
  • Review roadway, grading, utility, right-of-way, traffic, storm drain, and sewer improvement plans to ensure compliance with City standards, codes, and regulations.
  • Procure and manage engineering consultants, including developing scopes of work, evaluating proposals, overseeing performance, and reviewing deliverables.
  • Administer construction contracts, including reviewing RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, cost estimates, schedules, and other project documentation.
  • Coordinate with contractors, developers, consultants, utility agencies, and City departments to resolve technical issues and support successful project delivery.
  • Conduct field investigations and construction inspections to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and quality standards.
  • Prepare technical reports, staff reports, project schedules, budgets, and presentations for City leadership, commissions, and public meetings.
  • Provide engineering support for capital improvement projects, including project planning, design review, permitting, bidding, and construction administration.

Job Requirements

As a Public Works Engineer, you will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or related field
  • At minimum, 10+ years of professional engineering experience
  • Preferred: Licensed California Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Required: Engineer-in-Training certificate
  • Experience with projects related to roadway design and construction
  • Experience in procuring and managing engineering consultants
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship in the U.S.)
  • Valid CA Driver’s License and proof of insurance
  • Must be able to commute to Anaheim, CA. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Additional Information

Project Partners provides professional benefits to its employees that meet the eligibility requirements. 

  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) and Profit-sharing programs

More About Project Partners Inc.: Project Partners Inc. is a Civil, Mechanical, & Electrical engineering consulting and staff augmentation firm that was founded in 1996. We exclusively serve Southern California cities, county agencies and special districts within Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties. Project Partners provides staff and services in the following engineering disciplines: Water / Wastewater, Public Works, Transportation, Solid Waste, Stormwater Management, and Construction Management. Our current staff have a broad range of expertise in Municipal Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Inspection, Contract Administration, Development Plan Review, Engineering Design, GIS, Operations and Maintenance, Planning, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, and Water Quality. https://www.projectpartners.com/

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