Assistant Engineer

Assistant Engineer

Salary

$92,185.60 - $117,644.80 Annually

Location

City of Fullerton, CA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

2026- Asst Eng

Department

Public Works

Division

2324-CIP Project Development and Design

Opening Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

Are you looking for an opportunity to put your engineering skills to work on projects that make a difference in the community? The City is seeking a motivated and collaborative Assistant Engineer to join our team and help plan, design, and deliver a variety of important public works projects.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Ensure construction projects comply with regulations and technical standards.
• Conduct and verify calculations for project designs.
• Work with engineers, consultants, and contractors, manage progress, and handle approvals.
• Create technical reports, specifications, right-of-way maps, and contracts.
• Investigate field conditions and support construction inspections.

What Were Looking For:

• Able to provide recommendations.
• Strong in interpreting construction plans and specifications.
• Efficient in researching and addressing engineering challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Courteous and tactful in public interaction.

The Position:

Under general supervision performs civil engineering work of average difficulty to include reviewing plans related to public works construction projects; performs a variety of engineering tasks in the design, construction, contract administration, inspection and maintenance of streets, storm drains, sanitary sewers, water mains and other public works and performs related work as required.

Employment Guidelines

Education/Training/Experience

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university or possession of a State of California Engineer in Training Certificate

• Two years of experience in civil engineering related work.

Special Requirements:

• A valid Class A California drivers license and acceptable driving record at the time of application and throughout employment in this position.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate City needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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Supplemental Information

BASED ON THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ON THE APPLICATION MATERIALS, applicants possessing the most suitable qualifications will be invited to a written examination, performance examination, oral interview, and/or other assessment instruments.

Candidates who successfully complete the assessment process for Assistant Engineer will be placed on an eligible list for the classifications, which will remain in effect for at least one year or until an insufficient number of candidates remain on the list.

Current City of Fullerton employees may be given preference during the testing and/or selection process.

All employment offers, including appointment offers to City of Fullerton employees, are conditional based upon the successful completion of the background process. In addition, City of Fullerton employees that are appointed to safety-sensitive classifications will undergo a drug screen.

All new hires will be fingerprinted. Fingerprints are verified by the State of California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Assistant Engineer appointees will serve a 12-month probationary period.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that you must be a U.S. citizen, or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for hire. All new hires will be required to provide documentation to verify their status.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 738-6361 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

Fullerton is renowned for its unique mix of residential, business, educational, and cultural environments. Boasting a population of approximately 140,000 citizens, Fullerton is a community with a strong sense of tradition and takes pride in providing an atmosphere that allows for both the preservation of its historic past and opportunities to meet the challenges of the future. Known as the "Education Community", Fullerton is also home to award-winning elementary and secondary school systems, plus five universities and colleges, including Cal State Fullerton.

We are a full-service city comprised of nine departments, that include our own city staffed Fire and Police departments. Additionally, the city oversees a general aviation airport, a library, and a variety of recreational buildings, facilities, and activities. As a mid-sized organization providing a variety of services to both internal and external customers, employees are afforded the opportunity to perform varied work within their job classifications.

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EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Employees under this classification are represented by the Fullerton Municipal Employees Federation (FMEF). For further information, please see the appropriate MOA: Fullerton Municipal Employees Federation (FMEF) MOA

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01

APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - Supplemental Questions I understand that my responses to the following questions should correspond with the information I provided in my applications "Education", "Work Experience" and "Certificates and Licenses" sections.

• Yes
• No

02

Please describe your highest level of completed education.

• High School Degree or G.E.D.
• Some College
• Associates Degree in a related field
• Bachelors Degree in a related field
• Graduate Degree in a related field
• Other

03

Do you possess an Engineer-In-Training Certificate issued by the State of California? If yes, please attach your EIT to your application.

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of experience do you have in engineering-related work?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3 or more years

05

Please describe any additional knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience that you feel qualifies you for the position of Assistant Engineer.

06

APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT - Application Complete Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all the information you have provided before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to make any changes or revisions. Your application submission will be reviewed and evaluated as submitted.

• I have reviewed my application and am ready to submit it as is for your consideration.

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Employer City of Fullerton

Address 303 W. Commonwealth Ave.

Fullerton, California, 92832

Phone 714-738-6361

Website http://www.cityoffullerton.com