60 Assistant engineer jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Assistant Engineer Jobs in 2026

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Education and skills are the primary qualifications you need to meet to become an assistant engineer. You can begin your education in high school with mathematics and science courses. Some schools also offer classes on CAD software, which is essential to this career path. In many cases, this can lead to certification in AutoCAD. Your postsecondary education should lead to a certificate from a vocational program or an associate degree. Whichever route you choose, your program must have ABET accreditation. Analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills are vital to the job. Observational and math skills are also essential.

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Top Types Of Assistant Engineer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Assistant Engineer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Assistant City Engineer

    Salary range: $70,500 - $104,500

    Assistant City Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Assistant City Engineer jobs pay between $70,500 (25th percentile) and $104,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Assistant City Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Third Assistant Engineer

    Salary range: $70,500 - $104,500

    Third Assistant Engineer is a common job search query. Most salaries for Third Assistant Engineer jobs pay between $70,500 (25th percentile) and $104,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Third Assistant Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • City Engineer

    Salary range: $83,500 - $133,500

    A city engineer works for a city government. They plan community land use, study environmental impact, design infrastructure, make zoning recommendations, research usage recommendations, and oversee project execution. Additional job duties involve exploring project viability, coordinating contractors, presenting progress reports, and managing the project budget. Though much of this job takes place in an office, a city engineer is required to enter the field on a regular basis. Qualifications for this career include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering.

  • Biosystems Engineering

    Salary range: $58,500 - $132,500

    Biosystems Engineering is a common job search query. Most salaries for Biosystems Engineering jobs pay between $58,500 (25th percentile) and $132,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Biosystems Engineering job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Mud Engineer

    Salary range: $121,000 - $121,500

    As a mud engineer, also known as a drilling fluids engineer or mud man, you manage the drilling fluid used in the digging of oil wells. This involves making adjustments to the liquid being used, supervising the equipment on a rig, and helping test for oil and gas. This position offers a significant amount of control over the specifications of a drilling plan, in part because the fluid mixture must be customized to create the most effective drilling path through the unique terrain of the area. Since your presence is required during the drilling process, mud engineers spend almost all of their time on-site.

  • Civil Engineer Work From Home

    Salary range: $67,500 - $98,500

    Civil Engineer Work From Home is a common job search query. Most salaries for Civil Engineer Work From Home jobs pay between $67,500 (25th percentile) and $98,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Civil Engineer Work From Home job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Facade Engineering

    Salary range: $109,000 - $150,000

    Facade Engineering is a typical job search query Most salaries for Facade Engineering jobs pay between $109,000 (25th percentile) and $150,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Facade Engineering job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • H1B Sponsorship Vmware Engineer

    Salary range: $104,000 - $130,000

    H1B Sponsorship Vmware Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for H1B Sponsorship Vmware Engineer jobs pay between $104,000 (25th percentile) and $130,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for H1B Sponsorship Vmware Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Manager Mlops Engineer

    Salary range: $83,500 - $155,000

    Manager Mlops Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Manager Mlops Engineer jobs pay between $83,500 (25th percentile) and $155,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Manager Mlops Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • International Work From Home Civil Engineer

    Salary range: $67,500 - $98,500

    International Work From Home Civil Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for International Work From Home Civil Engineer jobs pay between $67,500 (25th percentile) and $98,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for International Work From Home Civil Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.