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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Assistant Engineer role supporting the Construction Inspection Division and the Engineering & Capital Projects Department for a confidential client. You will assist journey-level engineers by performing defined portions of public works and civil engineering projects while learning procedures and standards.

Typical duties include:

• Assist in preparing preliminary and final engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for storm drains, streets, sanitary sewers, and related infrastructure
• Perform engineering calculations for hydrology and hydraulic structures
• Support land surveys and highway/street alignment tasks
• Assist with legal descriptions, grant deeds, and right-of-way documentation and coordination
• Help review tentative and final subdivision maps for accuracy and conformance with the State Subdivision Map Act and local ordinances
• Review improvement plans, site development and grading plans for conformance with local subdivision manuals
• Assist in preparing and reviewing hydraulic/hydrologic analyses and Storm Water Quality Management Plans to meet Best Management Practices (BMP) requirements
• Prepare preliminary and final cost estimates and draft technical correspondence, reports, and Council agenda statements
• Provide information to the public, contractors, developers and other stakeholders as directed; attend meetings and present basic findings to committees or community groups
• Maintain organized files and records and build positive working relationships with coworkers and the public
• Perform other related duties as assigned

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Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrates the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Typical qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field; OR
• Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate in the State of California; OR
• Possession of a Registered Professional Civil Engineer license in the State of California

Note: Employees who obtain professional registration (PE, PTE, Land Surveyor, or Licensed Architect) when registration is not required by the position will receive an additional 5% compensation.

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Desired Skills & Experience

• Basic knowledge of civil engineering principles, municipal/public works design, and construction inspection practices
• Experience or coursework in hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater management
• Ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, legal descriptions, and engineering plans
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare technical reports and present information clearly
• Attention to detail, good organizational skills, and ability to maintain accurate records
• Familiarity with engineering-related computer applications and common office software
• Customer-service orientation and ability to work effectively with diverse cultural and ethnic groups

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Compensation & Schedule

• Employment type: Full-time
• Salary: $8,581.99 – $10,431.40 per month (equivalent to approximately $102,983.88 – $125,176.80 per year)
  • This salary range is provided in accordance with applicable pay-transparency requirements.
• Work schedule: Typical office hours with some field inspections and meetings; occasional evening or off-site work may be required.

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily indoor office work in an air-conditioned environment with regular periods of desk work
• Intermittent field inspections requiring walking, standing, bending, reaching, and exposure to outdoor conditions
• Ability to use a keyboard, telephone, and perform light lifting
• Normal visual and auditory abilities (with or without correction)

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Additional Details

• Recruitment No.: 26601510
• Selection: Candidates whose applications best match the position's education and experience will be invited to participate in the selection process. Passing scores may be required at various steps to be placed on an eligibility list. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may remain active for up to six (6) months unless extended.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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