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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Assistant Engineer to join their Public Works / Engineering and Development Services team in Antioch, CA. This role supports plan review, project design and construction oversight for public improvements, land development projects, and related municipal civil engineering work. This is a full-time position based in Antioch, CA.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $105,336 – $134,436 per year (as posted).
• Pay scale notes (as posted):
  • Assistant Engineer: $8,778 – $10,670 (monthly pay range shown by employer)
  • Assistant Engineer w/ Certification: $9,217 – $11,203 (monthly)
• Benefits (representative):
  • Cafeteria Plan (Confidential Client pays Kaiser rate, up to family tier)
  • CalPERS Medical Plans, Vision (VSP), Dental (Delta Dental)
  • Retirement: CalPERS (Classic 2.7% @ 55; PEPRA 2% @ 62)
  • 457 Deferred Compensation option, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, gym membership reimbursement
• Employment type: Full time

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What You’ll Do (Typical Responsibilities)

The examples below summarize typical duties for the Assistant Engineer role. You may be assigned some or all of these responsibilities depending on level and business needs.

• Perform engineering work for municipal public works projects; plan, schedule, and coordinate major or complex projects.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for streets, storm drains, parks, signals, buildings, and other capital improvements.
• Review construction plans, maps, reports, applications, and development/construction agreements.
• Provide project management and construction inspection to ensure contractor compliance with specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Prepare preliminary and final project cost estimates and engineer’s reports.
• Prepare grant funding applications and manage grant tracking and funds.
• Respond to public inquiries and provide technical information to contractors, developers, and other departments.
• Prepare staff reports and presentations for City Council, commissions, and other groups as needed.
• Coordinate engineering work with other divisions, consultants, developers, and property owners.
• May perform field survey work; may supervise subordinate staff and review/approve payments for consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Support NPDES permit management, solid waste programs, landscaping/lighting district reports, and traffic/transportation tasks as assigned.

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Qualifications

The position is part of an engineering series (Junior Engineer → Assistant Engineer → Associate Civil Engineer). Minimum qualifications vary by level. Key requirements include:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience:
  • Junior Engineer: no prior experience required (training level).
  • Assistant Engineer: typically two (2) years of increasingly responsible engineering experience (plan checking, design, construction, or contract management).
  • Associate Civil Engineer: experience comparable to that of an Assistant Engineer plus advanced responsibilities.
• Licenses / Certificates:
  • Valid California driver’s license required by time of appointment (out-of-state acceptable at application stage).
  • Assistant Engineer: registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is required.
  • Associate Civil Engineer: registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California is required.
• Knowledge & Skills:
  • Principles and practices of civil engineering for municipal public works.
  • Land development, grading, utilities, stormwater, and public works contract administration.
  • Construction inspection, survey techniques, drafting/design methods, cost estimating, and report writing.
  • Strong verbal and written communication; ability to work with contractors, developers, public officials, and the public.
  • Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize multiple projects and to supervise staff when required.

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Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work is primarily in a standard office setting with regular travel to field sites.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods; occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and lifting of light to moderate weight.
• Must be able to operate office equipment including computers; on-site work may require field gear and exposure to outdoors.

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Supplemental Information

Confidential Client is committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations under the ADA. If you require accommodations during the hiring process, contact the client’s Human Resources as provided in the original posting prior to the final filing date.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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