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Asst Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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 ...

VOLT

Assistant Engineer

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 ...

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Assistant Engineer

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 ...

City of Salinas, CA

Assistant Engineer

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 ...

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Assistant Engineer

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 ...

City of Salinas

Assistant Engineer

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 ...

City of South Gate

Assistant 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 ...

Wood Rodgers

Assistant Engineer

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 ...

City of South Gate, CA

Assistant 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 ...

Wood Rodgers

Assistant Engineer

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 ...

Wood Rodgers

Assistant Engineer

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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How much do asst engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for asst engineer in California is $87,592.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,600.00 and $103,100.00 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 California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,592 per year, or $42.1 per hour.

Assistant Engineer

Sacramento, CA

Sacramento Area Sewer District (CA)
Utilities • 201 - 500 employees
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$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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