Assistant Engineer

Salary: $7,478.00 - $9,090.00 Monthly

Location : CA 95380, CA

Job Type: FULL-TIME

Job Number: 2026-AE-1540-01

Department: Muni

Opening Date: 03/25/2026

Closing Date: 4/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Information/Definition

The City of Turlock is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Engineer. Under general supervision, performs complex engineering calculations, contract administration of consultants and contractors, construction management, and reviews development maps and plans for compliance with City codes and specifications.

This classification is assigned to the Turlock City Employees Association bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime assignments.

An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months. All employees are required to serve a twelve (12) month probationary period.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an entry-level professional engineer classification which performs complex and technical engineering work. Work involves the application of precise engineering knowledge and techniques.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by the Civil Engineer, Principal. Technical or functional supervision may be received from a higher-level professional engineer.

Essential Functions - Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:

Design of City capital improvement projects for streets, water, sewer, storm drain, and other public improvements.

Review and process improvement plans, development plans, parcel maps and subdivision maps and draft conditions of approval.

Draft specifications, prepare designs and calculate cost estimates for various engineering projects.

Perform procurement tasks related to professional service contracts, including the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFP) for engineering, architectural, materials testing, environmental, and property acquisition services.

Administers contracts and project requirements and standards in accordance with City policies and procedures; define and negotiate contract changes.

Apply project and construction management principles to ensure projects are completed in accordance with established schedules and budgets.

Interface, communicate and develop partnerships with City staff, consultants, contractors and representatives from other agencies during project design and construction; coordinate and conduct status update meetings with contractor and applicable City personnel; monitor project budget and schedule and provide status updates to appropriate staff and management.

Prepare grant applications and administer grants.

Prepare and develop a variety of complex reports and recommendations for assigned council, commissions, and committees.

Enforce City codes and standards on engineering projects.

Perform design checks to ensure contractor compliance with City specifications.

Respond to citizen complaints concerning engineering problems.

Perform complex engineering calculations.

Perform field reviews and surveys of various engineering projects.

May represent the department in participation in conferences and meetings with various boards and commissions and other agencies or departments in carrying out assigned duties.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of civil engineering and administration as applied to the design and construction of public works facilities, technical inspection services, design review and other areas.

Applicable laws, regulations and codes related to development and construction of public works.

Principles and practices of modern office management.

Budget development, administration, and expenditure control.

Principle and practice as applied to computer usage, including but not limited to Auto CAD, Spreadsheet programs and Word Processing programs.

Ability to:

Make complex engineering calculations to prepare engineering designs and specifications.

Review designs submitted by developers and others; identify deficiencies and corrective action.

Prepare engineering records and comprehensive technical reports.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Make effective public presentations.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Experience and Training Guidelines

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:

Experience:

None required.

Training:

B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering.

Four years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience may substitute.

Licenses:

Possession of an Engineering in Training (EIT) Certificate. Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver's license at the time of appointment, to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Additional Information

Physical Conditions:

Maintain the following physical abilities: See well enough to operate vehicles and survey equipment, read instructions and follow directions; hear well enough to distinguish mechanical noises, to converse on the radio, telephone and in person; bodily mobility to operate survey equipment; use hands and fingers for writing, typing, drafting, and other computer related functions; and be able to lift equipment as necessary.

Selection Process:

1. All applicants must complete a standard City of Turlock application for employment form, supplemental questionnaire and submit the following documentation:

Proof of education-this can be a copy of transcripts or any degree.

Proof of Engineering in Training (EIT) Certificate

2. You may submit your required verification using the following options:

Attach a scanned copy in the "Add Attachment" option (of the NeoGov online application) or

Fax a copy to or

Email a copy to or

Hand deliver copies of your attachments to 156 S. Broadway, Suite 235, Turlock, CA on or before the final filing date.

Applications will be rejected if they are incomplete or the required documentation is not attached.

3. Applications will be reviewed for possession of the minimum qualifications. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their breadth and recency of experience will be invited to compete in the testing process.

4. Candidates invited to compete in the testing process may be required to take a written examination, which is graded on a pass/fail basis. Only those applicants who pass the written examination will advance to the oral examination. The oral examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of April 27, 2026.

5. Candidates who participate in the oral examination and receive a score of 70% or more will be placed on an eligibility list. Ranking on the eligibility list is based solely on the results of the oral exam.

6. Completion of a practical exercise may be conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions.

7. Top candidates from the eligibility list will be referred to the Municipal Services Director for final appointment consideration.

8. Final appointment will be contingent upon passing the following: reference review, medical examination which includes a drug/alcohol screening, hearing exam and vision exam.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities, women and the disabled. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job. The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.

Customer Service Policy

The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive, productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.

Benefits

Holidays: Eleven (11) paid holidays and three (3) floating holidays.Vacation: Paid vacation that increases with years of service.

Sick Leave: Accrual of one day (eight (8) hours) for each month worked.Retirement: Qualified candidates who are currently a CalPERS member or have been a CalPERS member within the last six (6) months or are subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan, may be a "classic member" and may be enrolled in the City's 2.7% @ 55 plan. Employee pays employee contribution rate of 9% on a pre-tax basis. CalPERS "final compensation" may be based on the highest twelve (12) continuous months of qualifying employment. Non-classic or "new members" will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan and CalPERS "final compensation" will be based on the highest thirty-six (36) continuous months of qualifying employment.Deferred Compensation: The City will match employee's contribution up to one half of one percent (0.5%) of the employee's base salary for each pay period in which employee contributes to the program.

Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Vantage Care: Two (2) percent of the employee's base payroll will be deposited in each individual's RHS Vantage Care

account.Health: The City offers a generous health, prescription, vision, and dental insurance plans for employees and dependents.

Continuous Service Pay:Beginning with the tenth (10th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.

Beginning with the fifteenth (15th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.

Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.

Additional Benefits:Associate/Bachelor/Master's Degree Incentive Pay (If not listed as a minimum qualification)*Educational Reimbursement Program* Computer Loan Program* *Upon completion of probation.

Notes:

Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.

Where to ApplyCity of Turlock

Human Relations Department

156 S. Broadway, Suite 235

Turlock, CA 95380-5454

or

Visit our website at to apply.

All applications must be returned to the Human Relations Department no later than Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5 p.m. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.Cell phones are typically incompatible with online application format or browsers. we recommend using a desktop or laptop Computer. If your are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at .

Benefits include:

Enrollment in California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS) under either the 2.7% at 55 for "Classic" employees, or 2% at 62 for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 under "PEPRA", as defined by AB 340.

- "Classic" employees will pay the employee's 8% PERS contribution and 1%

of the Employers PERS contribution. The total 9% PERS contribution shall

be deducted as a pretax employee pension expense.

- Retirement benefits will be based on the highest one-year of service.

Conversion of sick leave accrual towards service credit will be allowed in

lieu of sick leave cash out provisions.

- The CalPERS 1959 Survivor Benefit is covered at level 3.

- Employees have the option to purchase Military Service Credits.

- New employees under PEPRA shall have an initial contribution rate of at

least fifty percent (50%) of the total normal cost rate for the defined benefit

plan or the current contribution rate of similarly situated employees, which is

currently a 9% PERS contribution, whichever is greater. All new employees

shall be subject to the mandatory provisions of AB 340.

Generous 90% premium employer contribution to health plan for employee and family.

Term Life Insurance at 1 times annual salary

Long Term Disability will be provided to all full-time employees

Liberal vacation, holiday, and leave plans

Associate's Degree Incentive Pay - $50 per month

Bachelor's Degree Incentive Pay - $100 per month

Master's Degree Incentive Pay - $150 per month

Bilingual Pay - 2.5% of base pay

Tuition reimbursement

Interest free computer loan

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I certify that I can provide verification of a High School Diploma or GED Certificate.

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I certify that if I have college education, a copy of my transcripts or degree must be attached to my application.

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No

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I certify that I have attached my Engineering in Training (EIT) Certificate to my application.

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No

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I understand that my work experience must be clearly listed in the work history section of my application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

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No

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I certify that I have reviewed my application. I understand that my application may be rejected if any required documents are missing.

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No

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I certify that I have read and understood all of the qualifications for this position as listed in the employment announcement and I have truthfully answered all questions in the supplemental questionnaire.

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No

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