About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Assistant Engineer will perform entry-level professional and technical engineering duties in support of public works, land development, and capital improvement projects for a confidential client. This role involves plan review, field investigations, contract administration support, and project coordination from design through construction.

• Perform engineering design, plan check, and land development reviews for public works projects.
• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations; resolve or escalate as appropriate.
• Support contract administration and coordinate with outside consultants; review consultant deliverables and billing.
• Collect and participate in survey/mapping data acquisition as needed.
• Prepare cost estimates, feasibility reports, visual presentations, and staff reports.
• Track project schedules, budgets, permits, project files and construction quality; assist to ensure deadlines are met.
• Provide technical support for GIS systems and review video inspections of utility pipes for defects and prioritization.
• Coordinate with other departments and external agencies on public works activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education and experience:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field.
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering, planning, development, construction, or a closely related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Basic principles and practices of civil/public works engineering (utilities, transportation, land development).
• Applicable laws, codes, and ordinances relevant to assigned work.
• Ability to read and interpret technical plans, maps and drawings.
• Ability to prepare accurate cost estimates, engineering reports, and feasibility studies.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to interact with community members and internal clients.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• May require knowledge of GIS systems and basic project management skills.

Licenses & certifications:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by time of appointment is required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate issued by the State of California is highly desirable.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with public sector engineering or municipal projects.
• Familiarity with GIS applications and reviewing video inspections of utility infrastructure.
• Experience preparing RFQs/RFPs and managing consultant contracts.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $120,224 - $153,442 per year (equivalent hourly range shown in source: $49.93 - $63.73; expected hourly range noted: $49.93 - $55.05).
• Position classification: Full-time; FLSA: Overtime exempt.
• Benefits: (typical municipal/Confidential Client benefits may include health, retirement, and leave — check the client’s official job posting for full details).

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Physical & Working Conditions

• Work is primarily in a temperature-controlled office environment with occasional fieldwork.
• Frequent keyboard use and prolonged sitting; occasional climbing, bending and squatting.
• Lifting: frequently up to 10 lbs; occasionally up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent reading, close-up work, and verbal communication; occasional exposure to noise.
• May require occasional overtime; travel is rare.

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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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