Assistant Engineer - Civil Level I​/II

Assistant Engineer – Civil

This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 1/5/2026, 2/6/26, 7/6/26, 10/5/26, 1/4/27. Level I - $7,269.72 - $8,014.42/month Level II - $8,747.00 - $11,162.10/month. The Assistant Engineer - Civil Level I/II are responsible for a variety of civil engineering work in connection with the design, surveying, testing of materials and construction of public works projects.

Public works projects include, but are not limited to roads and bridges; traffic control system design; drainage, water and wastewater collection, distribution and treatment; airports; new building construction and remodels; and other structures and projects.

Assistant Engineer – Civil (Level I) is the trainee level class in the professional civil engineering series. Incumbents perform field and office assignments of a less complex nature in connection with the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a wide variety of civil engineering projects. Assistant Engineer – Civil (Level II) is the journey level class in the professional civil engineering series.

Under general supervision, incumbents are responsible for routine office or field projects of average difficulty and are expected to direct them to completion.

Knowledge of

• Principles of physics and mathematics used in civil engineering and their application to engineering problems
• Topographic and construction surveying, stress analysis, mechanics and properties of materials
• Common methods and equipment in engineering construction and of inspection methods used in reviewing such work
• Real property descriptions
• Hydraulics and pumps
• Civil engineering design and drafting methods and equipment

Ability to

• Make accurate computations and neat and accurate field notes
• Prepare reports
• Maintain effective working relationships with fellow workers and the public

Minimum Qualifications Either:
1. Graduation from a curriculum in civil engineering accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Note:

To verify if your degree program is ABET accredited, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Or: 2. Current Engineer-in-Training Certificate, issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please  or speak to someone in our office before the final filing or cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications Driver's License: A valid Driver's License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain the appropriate California Driver's License may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Certificates/licenses:
Per Health and Safety Code, Sections 18949.25 – 18949.31, incumbents may be required to obtain a certification from a recognized state, national, or international association, as determined by the County, within two years of date of hire or assignment. Some positions in this class series require incumbents to complete one year of verifiable experience in the appropriate field and, within one year thereafter, to obtain certification from a recognized state, national, or international association, as determined by the County.

Any person currently and continuously employed by the County as an inspector, plans examiner or building official, for not less than two years prior to January 1, 1996, is exempt from the certification requirements as outlined above. In addition, persons appointed to this class might be required to complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education every three years.

The County may determine appropriate providers of continuing education such as community…