Assistant Civil Engineer (Building) Salary $79,832.27 - $112,332.02 Annually
Location: Sacramento, CA Job Type: Full-Time Career Job Number: 011011-26-CDD Department: Community Development Division Building Opening Date: 01/01/2026 Closing Date: Continuous
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THE POSITION THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Application cut-off dates are 01/31/2026, 02/28/2026, 03/31/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/31/2026, 06/30/2026, 07/31/2026, 08/31/2026, 09/30/2026, 10/31/2026, 11/30/2026, 12/31/2026.
With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.
The City of Sacramento Community Development Department is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer for the Building Division, Plan Review Section. The candidate will work under general supervision with limited oversight to determine compliance with applicable codes, laws, and regulations for multiple complex projects and assignments, with limited oversight.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of the California Building Standards Code, have excellent customer service and communication skills, and can think critically to resolve code-related issues. Make an impact on your community by joining the City of Sacramento's vibrant and dynamic Building team.
ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER / ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER
To perform professional civil engineering work in the planning, design, technical investigation, and construction of projects in the areas of public works, transportation, hydraulics, and structural engineering.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Assistant Civil Engineer This is the journey level class in the professional civil engineering series not requiring registration. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Junior Engineer. Incumbents of this class perform the moderately difficult professional engineering work in civil engineering.
Associate Civil Engineer This is the full journey level class in the civil engineering series requiring registration. Positions in the class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Assistant Civil Engineer, or, when filled from the outside, require prior advanced professional civil engineering work experience.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Direction is provided by a higher level professional engineer or a division head level position. Responsibilities of an Associate Civil Engineer may include the direct or indirect supervision of lower level professional engineers and technical personnel. Responsibilities of an Assistant Civil Engineer may include the technical or functional supervision of technical personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Supervise and participate in the preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of water utility, street, storm drain and sanitary sewer pump stations, street lighting, traffic signal, buildings, and related public works and City building projects; • Research project design requirements; • Perform complex calculations and prepare estimates of material costs and time considerations. • Assign routine inspection, investigation, design, and drafting tasks to technical subordinates; • Review completed work; • Assist in the solution of difficult problems. • Research building codes, publications and industry information sources. • Develop and revise design and construction standards. • Participate in the implementation of the Citys traffic and transportation engineering programs; • Prepare and revise plans and specifications for traffic related projects; • Prepare special studies and reports and coordinate major projects. • Participate in the Citys Building Code Compliance program. • Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations. • Order survey, mapping, and data collection. • Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures. • Administer contracts for construction projects. • Participate in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for private developments affecting streets, sewers, drains and related public works facilities and ensure that they meet all City imposed requirements. • Check building plans for compliance with City building codes and ordinances. • Prepare special engineering studies and reports. • Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on public works, utility matters, or building code appeals issues. • Coordinate planning, design, and construction activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections, and with outside agencies. • May supervise, train, and evaluate lower level professional, technical and clerical subordinates.
QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Civil Engineer
Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to public works, utilities, traffic, or building construction projects. • Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works, building and utilities projects. • Modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding civil engineering and building codes and ordinances.
Ability to: • Make complex engineering computations and to check, design, and supervise the preparation of engineering plans and studies. • Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. • Use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience One year of experience in professional civil engineering work in one of the areas of assignments and Education A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major study in civil engineering.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
PROOF OF EIT CERTIFICATION
To qualify for this classification you may use education and experience; OR an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate in the State of California as listed in the substitution option to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Proof of possession of an EIT certificate in the State of California should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment.
CERTIFICATION CONFIRMATION
I attest I possess or will possess a Engineer In Training (EIT) Certificate by time of appointment if I am selected for this position. Yes No
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring departments review of your Supplemental Questionnaire.
Describe your experience performing plan review or design for compliance with building codes, local ordinances, and state and federal law. Include in your response your roles and responsibilities and the complexity of your work experience.
Describe your experience reviewing or designing buildings over 4-stories, podium construction, concrete and steel construction.
Describe your experience utilizing the California Existing Building Code, historical building rehabilitation, and unreinforced masonry buildings.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION
The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidates education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job.
In accordance with the City of Sacramentos Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the Citys RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/Divisions/ode/workforce-equity-documents/Full-RGEAP.pdf
I understand and agree to the above instructions. Yes
Select all the boxes that best describe the types of civil engineering software you have utilized to complete a school or work project.
Select the one option that best describes your experience and/or education contributing to a successful engineering project or program.
Select the one option that best describes your experience and/or education researching, reviewing, or applying various design plans or construction standards.
Select the one option that best describes your experience working with team members, individuals, or agencies to achieve project goals.
Required Question
Employer: City of Sacramento Address: 915 I Street Historic City Hall Sacramento, California, 95814-2604 Phone: (916) 808-5726 Website: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR