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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Austin, TX · On-site
The Assistant Engineer is the individual on the project responsible for building parts of the project "on paper". Reports to: Engineer, Project Engineer or Project Manager Essential Duties ...
Austin, TX · On-site
The Assistant Engineer is the individual on the project responsible for building parts of the project "on paper". Reports to: Engineer, Project Engineer or Project Manager Essential Duties ...
Unalaska, AK · On-site
Assistant Engineers work with the Chief Engineer to maintain all onboard machinery, ensuring safe and effective operation of all equipment and systems. Essential Duties: • Assist in maintenance of ...
Unalaska, AK · On-site
Assistant Engineers work with the Chief Engineer to maintain all onboard machinery, ensuring safe and effective operation of all equipment and systems. Essential Duties: • Assist in maintenance of ...
North Bethesda, MD · 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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North Bethesda, MD · 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 ...
CT · On-site
Job Overview Assistant Engineers help the Chief Engineer to oversee and manage all aspects of the maintenance department including, but not limited to, maintaining equipment, maintaining building and ...
CT · On-site
Job Overview Assistant Engineers help the Chief Engineer to oversee and manage all aspects of the maintenance department including, but not limited to, maintaining equipment, maintaining building and ...
Henderson, NV · On-site
$31.75 - $42/hr
Assistant Engineer Department: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Las Vegas, NV Compensation: $31.75 - $42.00 / hour Description Are you seeking a career where you can foster a ...
Henderson, NV · On-site
$31.75 - $42/hr
Assistant Engineer Department: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Las Vegas, NV Compensation: $31.75 - $42.00 / hour Description Are you seeking a career where you can foster a ...
Reno, NV · On-site
$31.75 - $42/hr
Assistant Engineer Department: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Reno, NV Compensation: $31.75 - $42.00 / hour Description Are you seeking a career where you can foster a positive ...
Reno, NV · On-site
$31.75 - $42/hr
Assistant Engineer Department: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Reno, NV Compensation: $31.75 - $42.00 / hour Description Are you seeking a career where you can foster a positive ...
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 ...
$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 ...
$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 ...
Hoffman Estates, IL · On-site
Assistant Engineer Perform preventative and repair maintenance work to ensure hotel is maintained according to established quality and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path Assistant Chief ...
Hoffman Estates, IL · On-site
Assistant Engineer Perform preventative and repair maintenance work to ensure hotel is maintained according to established quality and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path Assistant Chief ...
$28 - $35/hr
We are seeking an Assistant Engineer to join our civil municipal/civil environmental department in Greensburg, PA. This position reports directly to the Unit Manager and will gain experience in the ...
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$28 - $35/hr
We are seeking an Assistant Engineer to join our civil municipal/civil environmental department in Greensburg, PA. This position reports directly to the Unit Manager and will gain experience in the ...
$28 - $35/hr
We are seeking an Assistant Engineer to join our civil municipal/civil environmental department in Butler, PA. This position reports directly to the Unit Manager and will gain experience in the ...
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$28 - $35/hr
We are seeking an Assistant Engineer to join our civil municipal/civil environmental department in Butler, PA. This position reports directly to the Unit Manager and will gain experience in the ...
Hoffman Estates, IL · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
Assistant Engineer Perform preventative and repair maintenance work to ensure hotel is maintained according to established quality and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path Assistant Chief ...
Hoffman Estates, IL · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
Assistant Engineer Perform preventative and repair maintenance work to ensure hotel is maintained according to established quality and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path Assistant Chief ...
Arvada, CO · On-site
$31.75 - $42/hr
Assistant Engineer Department: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Denver, CO Compensation: $31.75 - $42.00 / hour Description Are you seeking a career where you can foster a positive ...
Arvada, CO · On-site
$31.75 - $42/hr
Assistant Engineer Department: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Denver, CO Compensation: $31.75 - $42.00 / hour Description Are you seeking a career where you can foster a positive ...
Hoffman Estates, IL · On-site
Assistant Engineer Perform preventative and repair maintenance work to ensure hotel is maintained according to established quality and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path Assistant Chief ...
Hoffman Estates, IL · On-site
Assistant Engineer Perform preventative and repair maintenance work to ensure hotel is maintained according to established quality and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path Assistant Chief ...
Mount Vernon, OH · On-site
$60K - $80K/yr
This person will assist the County Engineer in all responsibilities of the office involving road and bridge design, construction, and inspection; receives general supervision from the County Engineer ...
Mount Vernon, OH · On-site
$60K - $80K/yr
This person will assist the County Engineer in all responsibilities of the office involving road and bridge design, construction, and inspection; receives general supervision from the County Engineer ...
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 ...
Hoffman Estates, IL · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
Assistant Engineer Perform preventative and repair maintenance work to ensure hotel is maintained according to established quality and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path Assistant Chief ...
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Hoffman Estates, IL · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
Assistant Engineer Perform preventative and repair maintenance work to ensure hotel is maintained according to established quality and sustainability standards. Potential Career Path Assistant Chief ...
$33K - $42.2K
2% of jobs
$42.2K - $51.5K
3% of jobs
$51.5K - $60.7K
6% of jobs
$60.7K - $69.9K
11% of jobs
$71.4K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$69.9K - $79.1K
15% of jobs
The median wage is $85.8K / yr.
$79.1K - $88.4K
17% of jobs
$88.4K - $97.6K
15% of jobs
$101.6K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$97.6K - $106.8K
12% of jobs
$106.8K - $116K
9% of jobs
$116K - $125.3K
6% of jobs
$125.3K - $134.5K
3% of jobs
$33K
$88.8K
$134.5K
| 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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San Jose, CA • On-site
$82K - $100K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 11 days ago
Job Summary
Performs entry-level tasks and progresses to moderately complex Structural Engineering work. Duties involve analysis and calculations, creation and markup of construction documents, project coordination, and project communication.
Reports To: Project Manager
Job Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of a Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, or Project Manager:
