Sacramento, CA · On-site
$121K - $148K/yr
Position Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Engineer position. Applications will be screened after the following filing deadlines at 5PM: 7 ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$121K - $148K/yr
Position Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Engineer position. Applications will be screened after the following filing deadlines at 5PM: 7 ...
San Ramon, CA · On-site
$82K - $100K/yr
Communicates during projects including coordination with other engineers/BIM staff and with design partners. * Supports team objectives, goals, and projects. Assist colleagues who are in direct ...
San Ramon, CA · On-site
$82K - $100K/yr
Communicates during projects including coordination with other engineers/BIM staff and with design partners. * Supports team objectives, goals, and projects. Assist colleagues who are in direct ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$82K - $100K/yr
Communicates during projects including coordination with other engineers/BIM staff and with design partners. * Supports team objectives, goals, and projects. Assist colleagues who are in direct ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$82K - $100K/yr
Communicates during projects including coordination with other engineers/BIM staff and with design partners. * Supports team objectives, goals, and projects. Assist colleagues who are in direct ...
$82K - $100K/yr
Communicates during projects including coordination with other engineers/BIM staff and with design partners. * Supports team objectives, goals, and projects. Assist colleagues who are in direct ...
$82K - $100K/yr
Communicates during projects including coordination with other engineers/BIM staff and with design partners. * Supports team objectives, goals, and projects. Assist colleagues who are in direct ...
San Ramon, CA · On-site
$82K - $100K/yr
Communicates during projects including coordination with other engineers/BIM staff and with design partners. * Supports team objectives, goals, and projects. Assist colleagues who are in direct ...
San Ramon, CA · On-site
$82K - $100K/yr
Communicates during projects including coordination with other engineers/BIM staff and with design partners. * Supports team objectives, goals, and projects. Assist colleagues who are in direct ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$78K - $95K/yr
Communicates during projects including coordination with other engineers/BIM staff and with design partners. * Supports team objectives, goals, and projects. Assist colleagues who are in direct ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$78K - $95K/yr
Communicates during projects including coordination with other engineers/BIM staff and with design partners. * Supports team objectives, goals, and projects. Assist colleagues who are in direct ...
Bridgeport, CA · On-site
$88K - $108K/yr
The Assistant Engineer also supports grant-funded projects, County standards development, and infrastructure planning efforts while gaining practical experience in public sector engineering ...
Bridgeport, CA · On-site
$88K - $108K/yr
The Assistant Engineer also supports grant-funded projects, County standards development, and infrastructure planning efforts while gaining practical experience in public sector engineering ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$121K - $148K/yr
An Assistant Engineer may serve as a resident engineer on smaller, less complex field/construction projects. Incumbents in these positions typically receive direction from an Associate Civil ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$121K - $148K/yr
An Assistant Engineer may serve as a resident engineer on smaller, less complex field/construction projects. Incumbents in these positions typically receive direction from an Associate Civil ...
Santa Clarita, CA · On-site
$65K - $75K/yr
As an Assistant Engineer , you will: * Assist with engineering and drafting activities for civil engineering projects. * Apply established engineering principles, standards, and procedures to ...
Santa Clarita, CA · On-site
$65K - $75K/yr
As an Assistant Engineer , you will: * Assist with engineering and drafting activities for civil engineering projects. * Apply established engineering principles, standards, and procedures to ...
San Ramon, CA · On-site
$82K - $100K/yr
Communicates during projects including coordination with other engineers/BIM staff and with design partners. * Supports team objectives, goals, and projects. Assist colleagues who are in direct ...
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San Ramon, CA · On-site
$82K - $100K/yr
Communicates during projects including coordination with other engineers/BIM staff and with design partners. * Supports team objectives, goals, and projects. Assist colleagues who are in direct ...
Laguna Beach, CA · On-site
$99K - $139K/yr
Description The City of Laguna Beach is seeking two Assistant Engineers to join its Public Works team. In this role, you'll support the planning, design, construction, and delivery of a diverse ...
Laguna Beach, CA · On-site
$99K - $139K/yr
Description The City of Laguna Beach is seeking two Assistant Engineers to join its Public Works team. In this role, you'll support the planning, design, construction, and delivery of a diverse ...
Salinas, CA · On-site
$7.3K - $9.4K/mo
The Assistant Engineer assists in the management, direction, planning, plan check, and design of various traffic, engineering, and construction projects across the City. Manages consultants, oversees ...
Salinas, CA · On-site
$7.3K - $9.4K/mo
The Assistant Engineer assists in the management, direction, planning, plan check, and design of various traffic, engineering, and construction projects across the City. Manages consultants, oversees ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$82K - $100K/yr
Communicates during projects including coordination with other engineers/BIM staff and with design partners. * Supports team objectives, goals, and projects. Assist colleagues who are in direct ...
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San Jose, CA · On-site
$82K - $100K/yr
Communicates during projects including coordination with other engineers/BIM staff and with design partners. * Supports team objectives, goals, and projects. Assist colleagues who are in direct ...
Laguna Beach, CA · On-site
$99K - $139K/yr
Engineering and Administration Opening Date: 07/31/2026 Description The City of Laguna Beach is seeking two Assistant Engineers to join its Public Works team. In this role, you'll support the ...
Laguna Beach, CA · On-site
$99K - $139K/yr
Engineering and Administration Opening Date: 07/31/2026 Description The City of Laguna Beach is seeking two Assistant Engineers to join its Public Works team. In this role, you'll support the ...
Salinas, CA · On-site
$7.3K - $9.4K/mo
The Assistant Engineer assists in the management, direction, planning, plan check, and design of various traffic, engineering, and construction projects across the City. Manages consultants, oversees ...
Salinas, CA · On-site
$7.3K - $9.4K/mo
The Assistant Engineer assists in the management, direction, planning, plan check, and design of various traffic, engineering, and construction projects across the City. Manages consultants, oversees ...
$86K - $105K/yr
Class Characteristics The Assistant Engineer is the entry class in the professional level engineering series. Incumbents are distinguished from the Associate Engineer in that the Assistant does not ...
$86K - $105K/yr
Class Characteristics The Assistant Engineer is the entry class in the professional level engineering series. Incumbents are distinguished from the Associate Engineer in that the Assistant does not ...
Roseville, CA · On-site
$31.75 - $42/hr
A day in the life as a Wood Rodgers' Assistant Engineer * Learn and gain valuable experience in all aspects of engineering. * Preparation of engineering analysis, designs, and calculations for ...
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Roseville, CA · On-site
$31.75 - $42/hr
A day in the life as a Wood Rodgers' Assistant Engineer * Learn and gain valuable experience in all aspects of engineering. * Preparation of engineering analysis, designs, and calculations for ...
South Gate, CA · On-site
$86K - $105K/yr
Class Characteristics The Assistant Engineer is the entry class in the professional level engineering series. Incumbents are distinguished from the Associate Engineer in that the Assistant does not ...
South Gate, CA · On-site
$86K - $105K/yr
Class Characteristics The Assistant Engineer is the entry class in the professional level engineering series. Incumbents are distinguished from the Associate Engineer in that the Assistant does not ...
Roseville, CA · On-site
$31.75 - $42/hr
Assistant Engineer Department: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Roseville, CA Compensation: $31.75 - $42.00 / hour Description Are you seeking a career where you can foster a ...
Roseville, CA · On-site
$31.75 - $42/hr
Assistant Engineer Department: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Roseville, CA Compensation: $31.75 - $42.00 / hour Description Are you seeking a career where you can foster a ...
Pleasanton, CA · On-site
Wood Rodgers, a leading engineering consulting firm, is hiring an assistant civil engineer to join our Land Development Department. We seek individuals with E.I.T certification or those eligible to ...
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Pleasanton, CA · On-site
Wood Rodgers, a leading engineering consulting firm, is hiring an assistant civil engineer to join our Land Development Department. We seek individuals with E.I.T certification or those eligible to ...
| Aspect | Assistant Engineer | Mechanical Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Diploma or Bachelor's in Engineering, often with some on-the-job training | Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, professional licensure may be preferred |
| Work Environment | Support roles in engineering projects, site supervision, or technical assistance | Design, analysis, and development of mechanical systems, often in offices or labs |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Construction, manufacturing, civil, and mechanical industries | Design firms, manufacturing companies, R&D departments |
Assistant Engineers typically perform supportive technical tasks and assist senior engineers, often with a diploma or bachelor's degree. Mechanical Engineers are responsible for designing and analyzing mechanical systems, requiring a bachelor's degree and sometimes licensure. While both roles work within similar industries, Mechanical Engineers focus more on design and development, whereas Assistant Engineers support project execution and technical assistance.
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Sacramento, CA • On-site
$121K - $148K/yr
Full-time
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Position Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Engineer position. Applications will be screened after the following filing deadlines at 5PM: 7/25/26, 8/25/26, 9/25/26 The Assistant Engineer is the journey-level class in the engineering series. Under general supervision, incumbents are expected to be proficient in performing difficult assignments in routine planning, design, technical investigations, and field/construction projects.
This position holds no supervisory responsibility but may provide technical direction to paraprofessional engineering personnel or Engineer/Architect Student Interns. An Assistant Engineer may serve as a resident engineer on smaller, less complex field/construction projects. Incumbents in these positions typically receive direction from an Associate Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer, who is the lead level engineer in this series.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either: 1. Graduation with a bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or environmental engineering, or a closely related field accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Or:2.
Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate. How to Apply: If you are interested in pursuing this exceptional career opportunity, please submit your online application. Click on the below link to review the full class spec for more information about this position: Assistant Engineer If you have question about this recruitment, please contact Recruitment@Sacsewer.com Sacramento Area Sewer District is an equal opportunity employer
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Sacramento, CA, US
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