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If you’re an early career civil engineer who wants real responsibility, real projects, and real community impact, the City of Lafayette is a place where your skills won’t sit on the sidelines. Here, you’ll work on visible public works projects, gain hands on design and field experience needed to obtain your PE, and collaborate with seasoned engineers who are invested in your growth—all in a city known for its quality of life, strong community values, and professional excellence.

Lafayette offers the best of both worlds: a welcoming, small‑town atmosphere with convenient access to the Bay Area’s transportation network, cultural attractions, and recreational destinations. The City is served by BART at the Lafayette Station, with downtown San Francisco just a 30–35 minute ride away. Prefer to drive? Easy access to Highway 24 connects you quickly to the East Bay and beyond. Working for the City of Lafayette means more than a paycheck. It means enjoying a balanced, high‑quality lifestyle in a community that values thoughtful growth, green spaces, and public involvement.

Build Your Career. Serve Your Community. Grow with Lafayette.

If you’re looking for a place where your engineering skills will be put to work — and where your contributions truly matter — the City of Lafayette is ready to welcome you.

If you're ready to join our Team as our next Assistant Engineer, submit your resume and cover letter and apply today!

Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate! 
 

The Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Manager II in the Engineering Division. This is an open recruitment for two (2) full-time, 3-year limited term confidential positions.

These are Limited Term Contract Employee (LTCE) Positions. LTCE positions are funded by grants or other designated funds which are not part of the Air District’s ongoing general fund budget.  LTCE positions are subject to individual employment contracts and are limited to the duration of their funding source. 

For current permanent represented employees, these LTCE positions offer a unique chance to step into high-impact roles, gain supervisory or program-management experience, and help advance essential agency priorities.   Return rights are governed by the 2026 Administrative Code and/or MOU.

About the Position

The Engineering Division evaluates permit applications and permit renewals for equipment and operations that emit air pollutants in the Air District’s jurisdiction. The division is responsible for other programs related to facilities with air quality permits, including - but not limited to - the emissions inventory and air toxics programs. The division provides technical support to other agency programs and assists businesses, trade associations, agencies, environmental groups, and community members with issues related to permitting and compliance.

The Manager II for the Engineering Division performs complex and highly specialized air quality engineering work such as, but not limited to:

• Providing project leadership
• Evaluating program effectiveness
• Processing permit applications for both new source review (NSR) and Title V for complex facilities
• Analyzing air emissions inventory data
• Development of new regulations or amendments of existing regulations
• Strategic planning of division programs

 

There are two vacancies at the Manager II level.

1. Manager of the Permitting Backlog Team:  The incumbent will hire and lead a team with a Supervising Air Quality Engineer, up to four Air Quality Engineers, and retired annuitants to evaluate and complete permit applications.

2. Engineering Program Manager (EPM):  The incumbent works directly with internal Air District Staff, applicants, and regulated facilities to ensure complete application submittals and streamlined review processes to achieve timely and defensible permit decisions.  The EPM effectively communicates Air District rule interpretations, compliance requirements, and scientific and technical analyses to regulated facilities, applicants, and interested public in ways that improve decision making transparency and timeliness.  For applications involving novel technologies, the EPM provides additional analyses and gathers information to support development of emission factors, consulting with internal air District staff, the California Air Resources Board, other local air districts, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as needed.  The EPM provides recommendations on strategic policy development related to complex permits and facilities to Engineering Division teams and Air District leadership. 

 

Minimum Qualifications

The items listed below are the minimum requirements for this classification.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field and five years of professional level work experience of which at least two years at a supervisory level. Some positions may require specialized training, education, and experience.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.
 

Desired Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, chemical, mechanical or petroleum engineering or a closely related field and four years of air quality environmental engineering experience of which at least two years at a lead level managing projects.

OVERVIEW 
The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Engineering Specialist with the Facilities Services office. 

The Engineering Specialist is a subject matter expert in electrical systems of building facilities. Working closely with project managers, architects and engineers, and facility management administrators, the incumbent will have broad knowledge and experience in electrical systems. Incumbent will review and advise on multiple new ground-up construction capital projects and facility modifications and act as a resource for providing technical assistance on projects during design and construction. The incumbent will support the Architecture and Engineering team in cross-disciplinary work.
 

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The City of Woodland offers a competitive total compensation package including:

 

• Starting income ranging from $6,722.94 to $9,471.11 per month based on skills and years of experience, with incremental pay increases.
• Robust Retirement Program including CalPERS defined benefit pension plan, Retirement Health Savings Plan & 457 Deferred Comp plans with a 3% City match
• Low-Cost & No-Cost Health Benefits, including choice of CalPERS Medical plans, and City-paid Dental Insurance, Vision insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Training & Career Development, including City-paid Professional Growth Incentive, City-provided training, and professional advancement opportunities
• Home-Life Balance, inclusive work environment and predictable work schedule, as well as paid holiday, vacation, sick and administrative leaves

 

THE POSITION

This position will perform professional and technical civil engineering work in the design, construction and maintenance of public works facilities. The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current vacancy in the Utilities Engineering Division of the Community Development Department, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Ideal Candidate is a motivated and technically competent civil engineering professional who is committed to public service and the design, construction, and maintenance of high-quality public works infrastructure. This individual brings a strong foundation in civil engineering principles and demonstrates the ability to apply engineering theory to practical, real-world municipal projects. The Ideal Candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. They will establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, contractors, consultants, and the public, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and public accountability.

 

At the Junior Engineer level, the Ideal Candidate is eager to learn and grow within a municipal engineering environment, performs responsible engineering office and field work under supervision, and shows the capacity to develop independent judgment over time. They possess a solid understanding of engineering mathematics, surveying, drafting, and construction methods, and can read and interpret plans, specifications, and technical documents. The successful candidate communicates effectively, collaborates well with internal teams and the public, and demonstrates professionalism when responding to citizen inquiries and assisting with public works projects.

 

At the Assistant Engineer level, the Ideal Candidate is an experienced civil engineer who works independently and exercises sound engineering judgment and initiative. They can manage complex public works projects from design through construction, reviewing plans and specifications for accuracy and compliance, conducting field inspections, and preparing cost estimates, reports, and recommendations. This individual has experience with contract administration, capital improvement planning, and coordination across City departments, and may assist in supervising, training, and evaluating technical staff.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist in conducting preliminary studies of engineering projects and help prepare plans for public improvements such as streets, storm drains, sewers, water works, and other public projects. Supervise, coordinate and perform professional engineering work in the design and construction of, streets, sidewalks, water and sewage facilities, and drainage structures, and other public work. Review plans, maps, specifications, cost estimates, and other work for accuracy, presentation, and conformance with established engineering practices. Perform field inspections of public works construction projects, materials testing, survey work and calculations. Prepare preliminary drawings for public works projects, tabulate field data, design improvement plans, specifications, contracts, and other documents.  Make calculations in surveying and other construction work. Assist in preparation of long-range capital improvement programs and budgets. Prepare written staff reports for departmental use and/or presentation to the City Council and City Commissions. Respond to citizen complaints and questions. Assist with property development agreements Prepare plans and legal descriptions for right-of-way acquisition. Prepare reports and applications for State and Federal funding. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff. Perform related duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Junior Engineer

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

 

Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering.

 

Experience:
None required.

 

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License required upon hire.

 

Assistant Engineer

Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering.

 

Experience:
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible work experience in civil engineering or a closely related field.

 

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license required upon hire.

Possession of a valid Engineering in Training (EIT) Certificate is desirable.

 

APPLICATION

Apply with a City of Woodland application online at www.cityofwoodland.gov/employment or by visiting the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695.  This recruitment is Open Until Filled.  First review of applications is scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026.  Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with application by the final filing date to be considered.  Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form.  Postmarks will not be accepted. 

 

Review Process: Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination.  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 examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof.  Applicants will be required to take and pass a medical examination by a City of Woodland physician to ensure their physical suitability to perform the assigned duties. 

 

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven (7) days prior to the event.

 

Panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of April 13, 2026.

 

CURRENT SALARY

Junior Engineer

$6,722.94 - $8,580.36 /month

$3,102.89 - $3,960.16 /bi-weekly

 

Assistant Engineer

$7,420.86 - $9,471.11 /month

$3,425.01 - $4,371.28 /bi-weekly

 

BENEFITS

Retirement:                           
CalPERS Retirement system (2% @ 60 Formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 Formula for new CalPERS  members).  The City does not participate in social security.

Deferred Comp:                    
Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth)

City will match up to 3% of employee’s base salary

Medical:                                 
CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs & PPOs. City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance

Maximum Family Allowance for 2026: $2,195.79 per month

Dental/Vision:                       
City paid Delta Dental and VSP Vision Insurance

STD/LTD:                              
City paid wage protection for short- and long-term disabilities

Life Insurance:                      
City provides $50,000 life insurance policy

Voluntary Benefits:               
Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only, STD/LTD, and Critical Illness insurances, and Flexible Spending Accounts available

Vacation:                               
7 hours per month during first 3 years of service

Sick Leave:                           
8 hours per month

Administrative Leave:          
96 hours of leave time given each fiscal year

Holidays:                               
12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

Bilingual Pay:                        
$200 per month upon certification

Prof. Growth Incentive:        
$625 per year for additional educational or professional activities

 

 

 

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers

 

About the Department

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees. 

The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

 

Position Duties

Salary range(s) for this classification is$93,933.84- $114,114.00.This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. 

As part of the Engineering Services Division, Survey Section of the Public Works Department is responsible for delivering land surveying services on a variety of City projects including street widening/improvements, storm and sanitary facilities, library/community center/fire station sites, and airfield projects. These land surveying services include, but are not limited to the following: topography, property acquisition, construction staking, pavement marking layout, and monument preservation.

The Survey Section is currently recruiting to fill one (1) Instrument Person vacancy. An Instrument Person performs a variety of sub-professional surveying and engineering functions of moderate difficulty either on a survey crew in the field or in the Survey Section office.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Acts as instrument person on a survey party.
• Records field notes and prepares maps and sketches from survey data.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates all types of survey instruments.
• Provides lead direction and training to other survey personnel.
• Uses modern, survey-grade Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment.
• Calculates grades and enters data into field books.
• Turns angles and extends horizontal line using a total station.
• Uses the level to obtain vertical control.
• Uses the level, total station, rod, targets to perform topographic surveying in order to describe the existing features of a piece of land in order that it may be reproduced as a plan map.
• Locates survey points by measurement, magnetometer and from maps of former surveys.
• Assist with transferring electronic field data to a PC workstation, processing and interpreting the data, and checking for errors.
• Assists with producing high-quality, computer-generated topography maps and tables using sophisticated engineering software.

 

This is the journey level class in a four class surveying series. This class differs from the next higher class of Survey Party Chief in that incumbents of the latter perform sub-professional surveying work and are usually responsible for completing only a segment of a surveying program or project.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

 

How to Apply

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity with the City of San Jose and to apply online, please visit the City of San Jose’s careers page by clicking on the URL link below.

 

Job Announcement URL:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjoseca/jobs/5225085/instrument-person?keywords=instrument%20person&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

The City of Dixon is looking to fill two (2) vacancies for a Departmental Intern for the Engineering Department! This is a great opportunity for Civil Engineering students currently working towards an engineering career who would like to obtain paraprofessional experience at a Public Sector agency. The Engineering/Utilities Department is responsible for the design of residential and commercial developments, construction oversight of infrastructure within the City Right-of-Way, and operation and maintenance of utilities used, owned, and enjoyed by the public. The utility infrastructure includes the municipal water distribution system/facilities, storm drainage collection system/facilities, sewer collection system, and wastewater treatment facility.

This position will perform a variety of entry-level paraprofessional work which may involve research, data collection, investigation, report, and materials preparation, record keeping, and plans evaluation and processing, database maintenance, drafting, wastewater flow studies, measure and calculate project quantities, hydraulic and other analysis and assistance with general office and field tasks.

Length of Employment:  Temporary Employment for a duration of 6-12 months. Subject to change as deemed necessary.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed after the recruitment has closed and candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience will continue in the recruitment process.

EXAM PROCESS: A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience may participate in an interview process (weighted 100%). The most qualified candidates from this process will be placed on an employment eligibility list. Note: the examination process may be changed as deemed necessary. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process.

EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING: Those selected will be subject to a pre-employment medical and Live Scan. In accordance with Federal law, an employee must provide proof of identity and legal right to work in the United States.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling 707-678-7000. 

Please do not reply to any emails coming from CalOpps during this process as this correspondence does not come back to our agency.

The Department: 

Silicon Valley Power (SVP) currently provides over 40 percent of Santa Clara’s electricity from carbon-free renewable resources. In addition to using green energy from large-scale wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric projects outside of the area, SVP employs innovative ways to locally produce electricity by capturing and burning methane gas from a closed city landfill and using power from solar generating systems on city-owned garages and vacant, unusable land. It is the mission of SVP to be a progressive, service-oriented utility, offering reliable, competitively priced services for the benefit of Santa Clara and its customers. Being competitive in the marketplace with a continuous focus on customer service, SVP can provide economic value to the City of Santa Clara and its customers while maintaining low residential rates and offering competitive rates for all customers.

 

The Position: 

Under direct supervision, the Assistant Electric Utility Engineer performs a variety of entry-level professional electric utility engineering field and office work in Electric system planning, electric system design, construction and/or maintenance programs.  SVP invites applications from dynamic and innovative qualified candidates for an entry level engineering position. Assistant Electric utility engineer will be part engineering team to conduct design, establish standards and implement construction projects. Incumbents may be assigned to work in any division in the Electric Department reporting to a Principal, Senior Electric Utility Engineer, Electric Utility Engineer Division Manager, Assistant Director or Director.

 

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions/departments, if a vacant position becomes available. If you're interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. 

 

Additional Information: 

Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

*Candidates that graduated in December 2025 or anticipate graduation in June 2026 are encouraged to apply.  Proof of graduation will be required prior to any appointment in the position.*

 

Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. This position is open until filled: Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position.   If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.

 

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT.MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS.  ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. 

 

The salary range for this position is $145,678.08 – $185,797.44.   This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range. 

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements: 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with: 
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering from a college or university that is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).

               OR

• • Possession of a State of California Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate and at least 1 year of experience in electrical or mechanical engineering office and/or field work, and Experience using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Mathlab).

Acceptable Substitution: 

None

 

License/Certifications: 

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for the duration of employment.

 

Desirable Qualifications: 

• Registration as an Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• Experience using ESRI based Geographic Information System (GIS).

 

Other Requirements:  

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
• May be required to work shifts, weekends, and odd and unusual hours in the performance of duties and emergency situations.

 

Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

 

Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview may be required prior to appointment.

 

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. 

 

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS: This position qualifies for Veteran’s Preference Points.  Applicants who have separated from service (Active Duty Status) must submit proof of honorable discharge (Form DD214) with their application at time of filing or will be ineligible to have points added to their final score.

 

The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.

About the Position: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) is seeking two Engineering & Construction (E&C) Interns in the Engineering & Construction Department. Under close guidance of seasoned project management staff (including licensed engineers and landscape architects), the E&C Interns will support professional level design and construction project management activities, including the design and implementation of capital improvement and natural resource preservation and protection projects; coordinate project related assignments with other Midpen staff, outside consultants, contractors and regulatory agencies; assist with bidding process and construction efforts; and perform related work as required.  The expected start dates for internships are in May or June 2026.  

 

Basic Requirements: Current enrollment or a recent graduate (within the last 12 months) in an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program, or trade school in a relevant field. Successful candidates will have a background in civil or structural engineering, construction management, landscape architecture, or a related field, experience with Microsoft Office suite and AutoCAD; and demonstrated expertise/enthusiasm in project management, construction management, and environmental conservation. This position requires great attention to detail, excellent communication skills, the ability to work well both in team settings and independently, and the willingness to occasionally work in rugged, remote settings.  Knowledge of construction management, landscape design, cost estimating, permitting, utilities, Adobe Creative Suite and Sketchup is a plus. Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required. 

 

About Midpen: Midpen helps plants, animals and people thrive throughout the greater Santa Cruz Mountains region by preserving a greenbelt of more than 70,000 acres of public open space with 250 miles of trails in 27 extraordinary preserves, permanently protected for natural resource conservation and ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education. Midpen is a public agency with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact. If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection, natural resource restoration and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position! For more information please visit our Intern Program Brochure on our Employment Opportunities page. At Midpen, we believe open space is for all. Our public lands are shared spaces provided for the community by the community. All people, regardless of background, deserve respect, dignity, safety, and a sense of belonging. Midpen welcomes all people to enjoy the public open space preserves we hold in trust, supporting the mental, physical, and social well-being of our region.

 

Working Conditions/Schedule: This position will be divided between on-site work, remote office work, and field visits for construction field observations and coordination. Interns will be expected to be in the field anywhere between 3 to 5 days per week.  They will be able to work from home up to 2 days.  Personal protective equipment (hardhat, eye protection, and boots) will be required at construction sites. This position will operate in the E&C Department at Midpen offices in Los Altos, California. Fieldwork is conducted in rural or mountainous Midpen open space areas, which may involve working alone in wild land areas and traversing rough, difficult terrain sometimes with poison oak and dense vegetation. Work may take place during inclement weather conditions. Field work will require driving in remote areas on dirt roads, working in temperatures ranging from cold and blustery to hot and dry. Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in these types of field conditions, as well as in an office environment. Hours of work are flexible and can be designed around academic schedule requirements. This is a temporary position working 20 – 40 hours per week, and will extend up to a total of 950 hours over a 3-9 month period. This is a non-benefited position. 

Ready to apply?  Great!  We welcome your application online at CalOpps.org  (To avoid missing email communication regarding your status in this recruitment, please add mpropenspace@calopps.org to your contacts or list of safe senders) 

 

 Application deadline is Sunday, March 8, 2026. Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for an interview.

 

The following application items are required to be considered*:

1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application
2. Cover letter
3. Resume
4. Supplemental question responses

*Incomplete CalOpps employment applications, or applications without the required application items listed here, will not be considered for the position.

 Virtual Interviews are planned for Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate individual schedules.

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department at 650-691-1200. Put your passion for Open Space to work!

ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

Assistant Engineer: $7,101 - $8,630 monthly (paid bi-weekly - 26 pay periods) hourly starting rate at $40.97

Associate Engineer: $7,836 - $9,526 monthly (paid bi-weekly - 26 pay periods) hourly starting rate at $45.21

 

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision (Assistant Engineer) or general supervision (Associate Engineer), performs professional and technical engineering work in design, land development, or capital improvements.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Assistant Engineer - This is the entry level class in the engineering series. Positions in this class possess the applicable educational and training background required of classes in the engineering series, yet typically have only limited or unrelated work experience. The Assistant Engineer class is distinguished from the Engineering Associate by the performance of less than the full range of duties as assigned to the journey level class within this series. This class is typically used as a training class. Incumbents work under direct supervision while learning job tasks.

Associate Engineer - This is the journey level class in the engineering series. Positions in this class possess the applicable educational background and work experience required for classes in the engineering series. The Associate Engineer is distinguished from the Assistant Engineer by the performance of the full range of duties with only minimal instruction or assistance. Incumbents work independently, seeking assistance only as new or unusual situations arise. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Assistant Engineer class.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1.       Perform professional and technical engineering work relative to assigned area of responsibility, such as design, land development, and capital improvements.

2.       Design and prepare plans and specifications for public works projects including pumping stations, streets, storm drains, sewer lines, and related projects; research project design requirements; perform calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs.

3.       Answer inquiries from realtors, developers, engineers, and the general public.

4.       Develop revised design and construction standards for public works structures and appurtenances.

5.       Serve as construction inspector to ensure compliance on City projects, subdivisions, and encroachments.

6.       Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations; resolve problems or refer as appropriate; coordinate or perform field work associated with infrastructure projects.

7.       Administer contracts; coordinate and review the work of outside consultants; review and recommend payments and billing for contracted services related to assigned projects.

8.       Write legal descriptions for right of way and easement dedications.

9.       Issue encroachment, water, and sewer permits.

10.    Request and participate in the collection of survey and mapping data.

11.    Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.

12.    Participate in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for private developments affecting City streets, sewers, drains and related public works facilities; assure compliance with appropriate codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.

13.    Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of municipal engineering; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.

14.    Prepare visual presentations and reports.

15.    Prepare special engineering studies and reports.

16.    Coordinate public works activities with other City departments, divisions and sections and with outside agencies.

17.    Perform related duties as required.

Under general supervision or direction of the District Engineer, performs a variety of civil engineering work related to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the District’s wastewater treatment plant, collection system, recycled water, and related facilities; manages construction and capital improvement projects; conducts field inspections to ensure conformance with approved plans, specifications and District regulations; confers with developers, contractors, and representatives of other agencies regarding facility and infrastructure development; performs a variety of studies and prepares and presents technical and staff reports; and performs other related work as required. The position may directly or indirectly supervise engineering staff in accordance with District policies and procedures as well as applicable labor, regulatory, and safety laws.

This is an advanced-level classification in the professional engineering classification. Incumbents perform highly complex engineering, project management, and construction management work with a high degree of independence and discretion. Positions at this level serve as lead engineers and project managers on major maintenance and capital improvement projects, responsible for establishing project objectives, scopes, budgets, schedules, and delivery methods, and for overseeing planning, design, construction, and close-out activities. Depending on the position, the incumbent will perform professional work including*:

• Prepares and reviews designs, specifications, plans, estimates, bid documents, and reports related to the construction, maintenance, and operation of wastewater treatment, collection system, recycled water, and other District facilities.
• Conducts engineering analyses and related studies, prepares engineering calculations, evaluates alternatives, makes recommendations, and prepares reports for management and the Board of Directors.
• Manages capital improvement, construction, and maintenance projects through all phases including planning, design, construction and implementation, and close-out; leads project teams in the execution of projects; develops work plans, scope of work, budget, schedules, and baseline requirements.
• Confers with and provides information to contractors, developers, engineers, and architects regarding conformance to standards, plans, specifications, and related requirements; explains requirements and procedures and evaluates alternatives.
• Provides support for District construction projects, including conducting inspections, monitoring progress, reviewing design changes, submittals, and requests for information, interpreting contract documents, and negotiating and approving change orders and claims; prepares, reviews, and approves progress payments; resolves billing issues.
• Maintains accurate records of facility components and property rights, including the administration of real property interests and easements.
   

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