Assistant Engineer I​/II & Associate Engineer

Overview

Assistant Engineer I/II, Associate Engineer – The Public Works Department is recruiting to fill one position at the Assistant Engineer I, Assistant Engineer II, or Associate Engineer level, depending on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. This recruitment may also be used to fill future Assistant Engineer I, Assistant Engineer II, or Associate Engineer vacancies that may occur over the next 12 months.

• Salary Range
  :
  Assistant Engineer I: $90,667.20 - $ annually;
  Assistant Engineer II: $ - $ annually;
  Associate Engineer: $ - $ annually
• For Your Health and Well Being:
  • Medical Insurance:
    Choice of CalPERS Health Plans;
    City pays ~95% of the Bay Area Kaiser premium for employee & eligible dependents; or Medical Cash Back option if you have medical coverage elsewhere. See 2026 Health Plan Contribution Memo.
  • Dental & Vision Insurance:
    Coverage for employees & eligible family members, paid by City.
  • Life Insurance: 1.5x annual compensation up to $200,000. Option to purchase additional insurance. Long-Term Disability up to 60% of current monthly salary after eligibility requirements are met and subject to maximums.
  • Employee Assistance Program:
    Support and benefits, for you and eligible family members, paid by the City.
  • Wellness Benefit: $500 annual allowance (subject to annual budget approval).
• For Your Financial Future:
  • CalPERS Retirement Package: 2% at 60 for classic CalPERS members; 2% at 62 for PEPRA CalPERS members.
  • Deferred Compensation Plan:
    Voluntary participation in your choice of three plans.
• For Your Work / Life Balance (annual amounts):
  • Vacation: 80 Hours, increasing with years of service, up to 5 years service credit toward vacation accrual rate for prior qualifying employment.
  • Sick Leave: 96 hours
  • Holidays: 12 fixed and 1 floating
• Other Exceptional Benefits:
  • Paid Parental Leave – up to 8 weeks of paid time for qualifying family bonding
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Employer

Depending on assignment, perform professional engineering work in the design, plan review, site investigations, field inspections, construction, and related work of public facilities, public infrastructure, water resources, community development, and/or traffic projects.

Direction is provided by a higher-level supervisor or manager; responsibilities may include the direct or indirect supervision of professional, technical, and/or clerical staff.

• Assistant Engineer I — Entry-level class not requiring registration as a professional engineer. Incumbents perform the least complex office and field engineering work under supervision. Assignments are generally routine. May advance to higher level after gaining experience and proficiency.
• Assistant Engineer II — Journey-level class not requiring registration; may serve as project manager on a limited basis. Alternately staffed with Associate Engineer; advancement with experience, proficiency, and licensure.
• Associate Engineer — Journey-level class requiring registration as a professional engineer. Full range of professional engineering duties, serving as project manager on assignments requiring substantial knowledge; provides direction to engineering and technical personnel; PE/TE registration required.

All of these classes are distinguished from Senior Civil Engineer and Senior Traffic Engineer in that the latter are the advanced journey level with more complex duties and direct supervision over staff.

While the majority of duties fall within one area, incumbents may be assigned duties that cross multiple areas.

• Participate in the preparation of plans and specifications for the design, construction, and maintenance of traffic systems, streets, wastewater collection, storm drains, potable water, recycled water systems, facilities, and/or related public works projects or traffic systems, depending on assignment.
• Coordinate activities with City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; provide information over the counter and by phone.
• Perform moderately difficult calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs.
• Respond to inquiries and…