Salary : $3,640.09 - $4,424.55 Biweekly
Location : 675 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-372010-01
Department: Res Mgmt-Public Works
Division: RMPW-Engineering Svcs
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Contact:

THE POSITION
The Engineer Assistant performs civil engineering work in development, design, and construction of civil and/or traffic engineering projects. This is an entry level position within the professional Civil Engineer series. As an Engineer Assistant you would use judgment and initiative to perform common engineering projects, which include conducting inspections, checking design calculations, and analyzing survey information. As experience is acquired, you would be expected to receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: No experience required.

Education/Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering is required. See Document Submittal Requirements for more information.

Special Requirements: Possession of Engineer-in-Training Certification or a Registered Civil Engineer license in the State of California is required. See Document Submittal Requirements for more information.

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license is required.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

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SELECTION PROCESS

06/08/2026 - 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.


HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write "see resume," as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-1113, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Document Submittal

A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, and an Engineer-in-Training Certificate or a Registered Civil Engineer license are required for this position. All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to Be sure to include the recruitment title (Engineer Assistant) and the recruitment number (26-474010-01) in your email or fax.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

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Copy OF (This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants' qualifications for this position and assess an applicant's ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.)

• I acknowledge

02

Please indicate below which certification you have.

• Engineer-in-Training certification with the State of California
• Registered Civil Engineer license with the State of California
• I don't have either certification or license

03

Of the following areas of civil engineering, which two interest you the most, and why?

• Water/Hydraulics
• Design
• Geotechnical/Foundations
• Construction/Project Management
• Structural
• Traffic
• Surveying/Mapping

04

Tell us why the two areas of civil engineering that you chose above interest you the most.
05

Positions assigned to this classification are required to drive. Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

06

If you have a valid Driver's License, please provide the State and Driver's License number. If you do not have a valid Driver's License, please write "n/a."
Required Question