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Cityofventura

Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Ventura, CA

$110K - $148K/yr

Serve as project manager or assistant project manager, monitoring scope, budget, and schedule ... Assistant Engineer: One year of professional engineering experience in the assigned area. A ...

City of Ventura

Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Ventura, CA · On-site

$110K - $148K/yr

Serve as project manager or assistant project manager, monitoring scope, budget, and schedule ... Assistant Engineer: One year of professional engineering experience in the assigned area. A ...

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What is an assistant engineer manager?

Assistant Engineer Managers are professionals who support engineering managers in overseeing engineering projects and teams. They help coordinate workflows, manage technical staff, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. Their role often includes supervising engineers, assisting with project planning, and communicating between technical teams and upper management. Assistant Engineer Managers also help resolve technical issues and facilitate the implementation of engineering best practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant engineer manager?

To thrive as an Assistant Engineer Manager, you need a solid background in engineering principles, project management, and typically a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with project management software, CAD tools, and relevant industry certifications such as PMP are commonly expected. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help you coordinate teams and manage stakeholder expectations effectively. These competencies ensure successful project execution, team cohesion, and alignment with organizational goals.

What are the typical challenges faced by an assistant engineer manager when balancing technical responsibilities and team leadership?

Assistant Engineer Managers often navigate the dual challenge of contributing to technical projects while also overseeing and mentoring a team. Juggling these responsibilities can be demanding, as it requires effective time management and prioritization to ensure project deadlines are met without compromising team development. Additionally, Assistant Engineer Managers must facilitate communication between engineering staff and upper management, often translating technical concepts into actionable plans. Successfully balancing these aspects can lead to career advancement into senior management roles.

What is the difference between Assistant Engineer Manager vs Assistant Engineer?

AspectAssistant Engineer ManagerAssistant Engineer
QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering, management skills often preferredBachelor's degree in engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentSupervisory role, overseeing teams and projectsTechnical role, supporting engineering tasks
ResponsibilitiesManaging projects, coordinating teams, reporting to managersAssisting senior engineers, executing technical tasks

The Assistant Engineer Manager typically has additional responsibilities in managing teams and projects, requiring some management skills, whereas the Assistant Engineer focuses on technical support and execution of engineering tasks. Both roles require engineering qualifications, but the Manager position involves more leadership and coordination duties.

What does an assistant engineer manager get paid?

The salary for an assistant engineering manager typically ranges from $70,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. They often require technical skills, leadership abilities, and relevant certifications, with compensation reflecting these factors.

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Assistant Engineer (RSC)

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc.

San Diego, CA • On-site

$37.44/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt
Work Location: Naval Base Point Loma, CA
Pay Info: $37.44/hr plus $7.50/hr Health & Wellness through the Union and Underway rates (when underway)
THIS IS NOT A LIVE-AT-SEA-POSITION
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN 1 HOUR OF NAVY BASE POINT LOMA AND HAVE A VALID MMC WITH A QMED ENDORCEMENT
Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 35-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we've developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.
At Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL), SA-TECH provides O&M support for home-ported Range Support Crafts (RSC) vessels. Located on the Point Loma peninsula in the city of San Diego, NBPL is a major U.S. Navy base, housing over 70 tenant commands, including submarines, a floating dry dock, and various other military units.
The RSCs provide fleet training support for the Southern California Tactical Training Range (SCTTR) in the San Clemente Island Range Complex (SCIRC) W-291 area.
SA-TECH is seeking to hire an Assistant Engineer for RSC at NBPL to manage daily deck operations.
Specific duties include (but are not limited to):
  • Reports to vessel Captain/Mate.
  • Manages daily deck operations.
  • Performs exterior maintenance.
  • Directs deckhands in daily duties.
  • Maintains accurate inventory of onboard deck department maintenance supplies.
  • Executes equipment inspections as needed.

Work Conditions:
  • Must live within an hour's drive of Point Loma as this position goes out to sea, but only for a few days at a time, not weeks or months. When not at sea, you will be working at portside.
  • Will work ashore and afloat on the RSC vessels.
  • Overtime is required.
  • Vessels may stay out at sea and not return to port multiple days in a row (occurs frequently).
  • Operations are conducted in a variety of weather conditions and sea states.
  • Normal shipboard physical activity is required.

Requirements
Education/Experience/Skills
  • High School diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Two (2) years of previous experience as an engineering department crewmember on vessels with diesel propulsion is required; five (5) years of experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of marine electrical systems is preferred.
  • USCG Merchant Mariner Document endorsement as Qualified Member of the Engineering Department and a valid medical certificate are required.
  • USCG License Rating Qualified Member of the Engineering Department "Any Rating" with medical cert is preferred.
  • Current Driver's License required; must be able to be insured through company's vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
  • U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a SECRET clearance throughout employment.
  • All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

Supporting Our Warfighters:
As a well-regarded DoD employer, SA-TECH recognizes that our success is indicative of our team members' hard work and dedication towards a common goal... Supporting our Warfighters . Along with unparalleled stability, we have the ingredients for superior performance with a servant leadership mentality that provides an affirmation of purpose and value in a team-oriented positive work environment. As such, we provide a sense of family, competitive pay and employee benefits, along with a strong commitment to the professional development of our workforce and for providing broad career opportunities throughout the United States.
SA-TECH provides employees with:
  • Employee Recognition
  • Above-Average Compensation
  • Competitive Employee Benefits
  • Continuous Training and Professional Development
  • Ample Career Advancement Opportunities

Benefits Offered:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • EAP
  • Education Assistance
  • Paid time off and Holidays
  • Vacation and Sick Leave

Other Important Information You Should Know:
  • Expressing Interest: By applying to this posting, you are expressing interest in the advertised position but could be considered for other career opportunities within our company requiring similar skills and experience. Should a match be identified, you may be contacted for this as well as other openings, including future opportunities.
  • Work Schedules: SA-TECH supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules are program-dependent and range from standard 40 hours over a five-day work week while others may be different. These alternate schedules are strictly program-dependent and provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
  • SA-TECH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
  • SA-TECH participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify system and will verify information and photo submitted through the E-Verify system to verify authorization to work within the U.S.
  • The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
  • At SA-TECH, our priority is always maintaining an achievement- and opportunity-oriented work environment for all of our employees, coupled with a dedication to a healthy work-life balance. We are passionate about the professional development of our workforce. Continuously demonstrating our commitment to the values of quality, integrity, and excellence, our goal is to serve and empower today's - and tomorrow's - war fighters.
  • With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse opportunities across the United States designed to propel, develop, and boost careers. Our flexible work schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable SA-TECH employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at, and outside of, work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this position. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on SA-TECH Careers , and apply for roles that perhaps better align with your qualifications.
All responses will be handled with strict confidentiality.
** Please note that the provided salary information is a general guideline. SA-TECH considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education, training, and skills as well as market and business considerations when extending offers.
Salary Description
$37.44/hr + $7.50/hr (H&W through Union)

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