Job Details
Assistant Engineer
2025-11-04 City of Redding Redding,CA
Description:
Qualifications we're looking for
Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
For the full list of Qualifications Click Here
What to expect from the Application and Exam Process
You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam and junk mail folders.
Examination Process: The examination process may include an oral board examination, a written examination, practical examination or any combination thereof.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies.
Selection Process:
Final appointment is contingent upon:
The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
NOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.
To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization - Supervisory/Confidential Employees' Unit MOU, click here.
To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional Employees' Unit MOU, click here.
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.
Holidays:
An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.
Vacation:
Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits.
Sick Leave:
Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.
Health Insurance:
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.
Retirement:
Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System.
Administrative Leave:
Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
Available for interested employees.
Union Dues: Some job classifications are represented by collective bargaining units, the employees of which may choose to join and pay union dues.
Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program:
Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.
SDI:
All Redding Independent Employees Organization, IBEW - Maintenance and IBEW - Electric represented employees participate at their own expense. To view the current year's taxable wage limit, click
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
01
Please indicate below which current certifications and/or licenses you currently hold:
02
Please list any additional certifications and/or licenses you have related to the Assistant Engineer Position.
03
If you indicated you have a Engineer-In-Training certification and/or other certifications/licenses above, have you attached a copy? If you do not have any, please check "N/A".
04
Please indicate below your preferred engineering discipline(s):
Required Question
Salary : $6,977.00 - $9,818.00 Monthly
Location : Redding, CA
Job Type: Full-Time (Status 3)
Job Number: 163E 1621 102025
Department: Public Works
Division: 1621 Streets - General & Administration
Opening Date: 10/15/2025
Closing Date: 11/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: RIEO
Description
The Public Works Department is accepting applications for Assistant Engineer within the Engineering Division. Vacancies are in various divisions including design, construction, and traffic. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is desirable.
We are looking for someone to
- Design and coordinate preparation of plans and specification for capital improvement projects.
- Perform complex and technical engineering design calculations.
- Prepare engineering reports, specifications and cost estimates for capital improvement projects.
- Coordinate engineering activities with other City departments and outside agencies.
- Advise contractors, consulting engineers, and property owners/developers of regulations and codes related to the construction of improvements.
- Act as resident engineer for construction projects.
Qualifications we're looking for
- Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering methods, materials, and techniques used in civil engineering.
- Knowledge of construction, state, local regulations and codes regarding land development.
- Ability to perform complex engineering work, make complex engineering computations.
- Ability to read and accurately interpret plans, specifications and other pertinent data, and compare them with construction in progress.
Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
- Typical education would include a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college, university, or equivalent.
- Typical experience would include two years of progressively responsible, relevant experience using civil engineering principles.
For the full list of Qualifications Click Here
What to expect from the Application and Exam Process
You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam and junk mail folders.
Examination Process: The examination process may include an oral board examination, a written examination, practical examination or any combination thereof.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies.
Selection Process:
Final appointment is contingent upon:
- Positive past employment references
- Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older)
- Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test
The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
NOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.
To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization - Supervisory/Confidential Employees' Unit MOU, click here.
To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional Employees' Unit MOU, click here.
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.
Holidays:
An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.
Vacation:
Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits.
Sick Leave:
Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.
Health Insurance:
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.
Retirement:
Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System.
Administrative Leave:
Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
Available for interested employees.
Union Dues: Some job classifications are represented by collective bargaining units, the employees of which may choose to join and pay union dues.
Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program:
Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.
SDI:
All Redding Independent Employees Organization, IBEW - Maintenance and IBEW - Electric represented employees participate at their own expense. To view the current year's taxable wage limit, click
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
01
Please indicate below which current certifications and/or licenses you currently hold:
- Engineer-In-Training Certification
- Other: Please list below
02
Please list any additional certifications and/or licenses you have related to the Assistant Engineer Position.
03
If you indicated you have a Engineer-In-Training certification and/or other certifications/licenses above, have you attached a copy? If you do not have any, please check "N/A".
- Yes
- No
- N/A
04
Please indicate below your preferred engineering discipline(s):
- Construction
- Design
- Traffic
Required Question