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Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp

$80 - $100/hr

Central Hudson is seeking Assistant Engineers to join our Electric Engineering team, Gas Engineering team, or Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP). An Assistant Engineer performs ...

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc

$100 - $125/hr

The 3 rd Assistant Engineer coordinates with the Chief Engineer, 1 st and 2 nd Assistant Engineers, Watchkeeping Engineers, Electrician, Chief Officer or any other personnel necessary for the safe ...

Astrion

Assistant Engineer PERM

Seattle, WA · On-site

$45 - $46/hr

Overview Assistant Engineer JOB STATUS: FT/Permanant Party CLEARANCE: none/US ARMY Garrison background check Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Engineer to work full time aboard ...

County of Mono

Assistant Engineer

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 ...

Astrion

Assistant Engineer PERM

Seattle, WA · On-site

Overview Assistant Engineer JOB STATUS: FT/Permanant Party CLEARANCE: none/US ARMY Garrison background check Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Engineer to work full time aboard ...

Astrion

Assistant Engineer PERM

Seattle, WA · On-site

Overview Assistant Engineer JOB STATUS: FT/Permanant Party CLEARANCE: none/US ARMY Garrison background check Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Engineer to work full time aboard ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for asst engineer in the United States is $88,754.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,500.00 and $104,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Asst Engineer vs Junior Engineer?

AspectAsst EngineerJunior Engineer
Required CredentialsDiploma or Bachelor's in Engineering, some certificationsBachelor's in Engineering, often with similar certifications
Work EnvironmentAssists senior engineers, performs basic technical tasksPerforms technical duties under supervision, involved in project execution
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, construction, civil, mechanical sectorsUsed interchangeably in similar industries, often in entry-level roles

Both roles typically require similar educational backgrounds and certifications. An Asst Engineer generally supports senior engineers and handles basic technical tasks, while a Junior Engineer performs more hands-on technical work under supervision. The terms are often used interchangeably depending on the industry and company, but understanding these nuances helps in career planning and job search.

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Infographic showing various Asst Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,754 per year, or $42.7 per hour.

Assistant Engineer

Sacramento, CA • On-site

Sacramento Area Sewer District (CA)
Utilities • 201 - 500 employees
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$121K - $148K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

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Job description

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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