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City Personnel

Mechanical Engineer

Bristol, RI · On-site

$32 - $36/hr

City Personnel offers extended interview hours from 7 AM-7 PM upon request. Join a Top Workplace in ... Temporary Employee Benefits including Paid Sick Time, Holiday Pay, Health Insurance, and Weekly Pay ...

Lakewood

Variable Engineering Intern

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence ... A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their ...

City of Monterey

Senior Engineer

Monterey, CA · On-site

$142K - $183K/yr

The City of Monterey is a full-service charter city operating under a Council-Manager form of ... temporary seasonal, determined to have similar duties and requirements. Applications will be ...

City of Ventura

Senior Civil Engineer

Ventura, CA · On-site

$118K - $159K/yr

Senior Civil Engineer Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site ... and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City. This position has been designated as ...

City of Kinston

Civil Engineer I-II

Kinston, NC · On-site

$62K - $86K/yr

Limited supervision may be exercised over temporary employees. Essential Functions Overseeing and ... Administers the City's storm water program; develops annual storm water reports. Oversees and ...

City of Sandy Springs

Senior Traffic Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$100K - $138K/yr

The City of Sandy Springs is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to organize and direct our ... Review and approve traffic engineering studies, control devices, temporary traffic control plans ...

City Of Sandy Springs

Senior Traffic Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$105K - $130K/yr

The City of Sandy Springs is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to organize and direct our ... Review and approve traffic engineering studies, control devices, temporary traffic control plans ...

City of New York

Design Engineer

Floral Park, NY · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work ... All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs / Explore Careers / City ...

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AspectTemporary City EngineerPermanent City Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degree, relevant certifications, and possibly temporary licensingSame as temporary, often with additional experience or licensure
Work EnvironmentProject-based, short-term assignments, often contract rolesLong-term employment, integrated into city government
Employer & Industry UsageMunicipalities, engineering firms, consulting agenciesCity government, municipal agencies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding short-term roles, contract opportunitiesSeeking stable, ongoing employment in city engineering

The main difference between a Temporary City Engineer and a Permanent City Engineer lies in employment duration and job stability. Temporary City Engineers typically work on short-term projects or contracts, offering flexibility but less job security. Permanent City Engineers are employed long-term within city government, with benefits and career growth opportunities. Both roles require similar credentials and work in comparable environments, but their employment terms differ significantly.

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Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

City Personnel

Bristol, RI • On-site

$32 - $36/hr

Full-time

Medical

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Job description

A growing manufacturing company in Bristol, RI, is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience in product design, 3D modeling, and real-world manufacturing applications within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in SolidWorks and 3D modeling, comfortable performing engineering calculations, and eager to support both product development and customer-facing technical needs.

Company & Position Highlights:
  • Compensation: $32-$36 per hour
  • Hands-on engineering role with direct product impact
  • Exposure to design, pricing, quotations, and customer technical support
  • Ideal opportunity for recent graduates or early-career engineers
  • Stable first-shift schedule (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer:
  • Develop and modify mechanical designs using SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling
  • Perform engineering calculations to support product design and functionality
  • Assist with pricing and quotation development for customer proposals
  • Collaborate with sales representatives to provide technical guidance and solutions
  • Communicate directly with customers to troubleshoot technical questions and issues
  • Support the design, development, and improvement of manufactured products
  • Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure design feasibility
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing product lines and processes

Qualifications of the Mechanical Engineer:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and 3D modeling (required)
  • Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering calculations
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to support both internal teams and customers
  • Interest in manufacturing, product design, and hands-on engineering work
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
  • Open to recent graduates or early-career engineers

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