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Assistant Engineer

Full time Energy & Materials

Job Description

Salary : $112,257.60 - $136,468.80 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: FULL TIME (NON-EXEMPT)
Job Number: 3956 - 2026
Department: SacSewer
Opening Date: 03/27/2026
Closing Date: 4/28/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Position
Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Engineerposition. Applications will be screened after the following filing deadlines at 5PM:

4/13/26, 4/28/26

The Assistant Engineer is the journey-level class in the engineering series. Under general supervision, incumbents are expected to be proficient in performing difficult assignments in routine planning, design, technical investigations, and field/construction projects. This position holds no supervisory responsibility but may provide technical direction to paraprofessional engineering personnel or Engineer/Architect Student Interns.

An Assistant Engineer may serve as a resident engineer on smaller, less complex field/construction projects. Incumbents in these positions typically receive direction from an Associate Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer, who is the lead level engineer in this series.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either: 1. Graduation with a bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or environmental engineering, or a closely related field accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Or:2. Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate.
How to Apply:

If you are interested in pursuing this exceptional career opportunity, please submit your online application. For first consideration, apply by Monday, April 13, at 5:00PM

Click on the below link to review the full class spec for more information about this position:
If you have question about this recruitment, please contact

Sacramento Area Sewer District is an equal opportunity employer
SacSewer offers an excellent benefits program. Employees benefits include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retiree Health
  • Voluntary Plans
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Care
    • Hospital Indemnity
    • 529 Education Savings Plan
    • Buy-up Life Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal Services Program
    • Pet Insurance
  • Competitive vacation accruals including credit for prior years of service
Please click on the link below for a full description of SacSewer's Benefits Program:
SacSewer's medical plans are offered through the

SacSewer offers retirement pension benefits provided through the

Please click on the below link to view SacSewer's Career Page and to access the Employee Benefits:
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Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.

Each answer will be scored separately.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
  • I have read and understood the above instructions.

02

Select the one box that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for the Assistant Engineer position.
  • I have a bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or environmental engineering, or a closely related field accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
  • I possess an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate.
  • I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

03

I understand that to verify I meet the minimum qualifications, I must submit a copy of my Engineer-in-Training Certificate OR transcript or diploma showing degree conferred with a major in qn engineering field from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited university.
Note: If recently graduated, this proof can be provided at a later point in the selection process but prior to hiring.
  • I understand and have attached a copy of my EIT or bachelor's in engineering.
  • I understand but have recently graduated and will provide it upon receipt.
  • I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

04

Select all the boxes that list facilities and/or systems for which you have work experience.
If you do not have work experience with any of these facilities and/or systems, select none.
  • None.
  • SacSewer EchoWater Resource Recovery Facility.
  • Other wastewater or water treatment facility or conveyance.
  • SacSewer Collection System Operations.
  • Other public or private utility or special district.

05

Select all the boxes that list degree majors that you have completed at a bachelor level or higher from an accredited university.
If you have not completed a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university, select none.
  • None.
  • Civil Engineering.
  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Electrical Engineering.
  • Mechanical Engineering.
  • Other Engineering discipline or closely related field.
  • Unrelated major.

06

Select the one box that best describes your years of experience working as an Engineer-in-Training after passing the FE and receiving your certificate.
If you do not have your EIT, select none.
  • None.
  • I have less than one (1) year of experience.
  • I have one (1) or more but less than two (2) years of experience.
  • I have two (2) or more but less than three (3) years of experience.
  • I have four (4) or more years of experience.

07

Select the one box that best describes your years of experience working as a student intern with engineering related duties.
If you have no engineering student intern experience, select none.
  • None.
  • I have less than one (1) year of experience.
  • I have one (1) or more but less than two (2) years of experience.
  • I have two (2) or more but less than three (3) years of experience.
  • I have four (4) or more years of experience.

08

Select all the boxes that list the software, programs and databases you have at least basic proficiency in. Please note that you may be required to demonstrate your proficiency during the interview and/or hiring process.
If you have no experience, select none.
  • None.
  • AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Fusion 360.
  • Civil 3D.
  • Geographic Information System (GIS) Viewer.
  • Hydrology modeling software.
  • Structural analysis software.
  • PLC Programming.
  • MicroStation/Revit.
  • Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Microsoft Visio.
  • Maximo,
  • Adobe Pro.
  • Publisher.
  • Bluebeam,

09

Select all the boxes for which you have paid experience performing engineering duties. If you have no experience, select none.
  • None.
  • Project management experience.
  • PLC Programming and troubleshooting.
  • Plan and specification review.
  • Writing reports, proposals, technical papers, and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Environmental monitoring/regulatory compliance.
  • Data Management and or modeling.
  • Working with the public, developers, city/county representatives, and elected officials.
  • Presenting to an authorization committee or other large group or public forum.
  • Structural Analysis.
  • Alternative Analysis.
  • Hydraulics.
  • Circuit Design.
  • Capital improvement programs.
  • Manufacturing and real-world design.
  • Operations and maintenance.
  • Field work. And surveying.
  • HMI and SCADA Development.
  • Hands on experience with panel building with control assembly including component selection.

10

Briefly describe your training and experience that qualifies you for this position.
Required Question
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