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Los Angeles County Public Works

About Los Angeles County Public Works

Your career starts here! Los Angeles County offers the best job opportunities in California!

Los Angeles County Public Works (PW) is one of the largest municipal public works agencies in the nation, providing vital 21st Century infrastructure and essential services to more than 10 million residents and is one of 37 diverse departments within the County of Los Angeles.

PW operates intelligent transportations systems, traffic signals, drinking water systems, para transit, fixed route public transport and five airports. PW administers various environmental programs and is responsible for the construction and operation of County roads, building safety, permits, and flood control. PW has the responsibility to protect public health and safety, and to preserve public property and infrastructure from the effects of hazardous events, such as earthquakes, floods, etc. PW works in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Emergency Operations Center in disaster and emergency management.

We offer exciting growth and career opportunities where Civil Engineers thrive! Engineering Assistants have the unique opportunity to serve in any of our five core service areas: Water Resources, Environmental Services, Construction Management, Transportation, and Municipal Services. We offer Job rotation and lateral movement opportunities in a variety of engineering disciplines; tuition reimbursement, a Civil Engineer (CE) Student Program, and CE Assistant Mentoring Program.

We have a diverse workforce comprised of over 4,000 employees and offer excellent compensation, work/life schedule flexibility through convenient 4-day work week, a robust benefit package that includes: medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement plans, 401(k) and savings plans; family and maternity leave; paid holidays, vacation and sick time, and much more!

We are honored to be included on the Forbes 2022 AMERICA'S BEST LARGE EMPLOYERS!

Headquartered at 900 South Fremont Avenue in Alhambra, Public Works has 77 field facilities throughout LA County.

Our Mission: We plan, design, build, and maintain modern infrastructure that uplifts all communities of Los Angeles County.

Our Values: Safety, Cultural Awareness, Human Health, Transparency, Inclusivity, and Innovation.

Civil Engineer Assistant Job Bulletin: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/3148706/civil-engineering-assistant?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Recruitment Flyer: https://pw.lacounty.gov/hrd/docs/Public%20Works%20Recruitment%20Flyer.pdf

Applying to Jobs Guide: https://pw.lacounty.gov/hrd/docs/Applying%20To%20Jobs%20Guide.pdf

About Public Works: https://youtu.be/42WvgEUmYGU

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