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Assistant Engineer 1

Tryfacta, Inc

San Jose, CA

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JOB DETAILS
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SKILLS
Adobe Product Family, Analysis Skills, Business Support, Change Requests/Orders, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Conduct Studies, Construction Design, Construction Inspection, Construction Support, Content Development, Data Analysis, Database Administration, Ecosystems, Engineering, Environmental Compliance, Feasibility Analysis, Government, Health Information Technology, Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrology, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Project Execution, Project Planning, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Recycling, Regulations, Reporting Skills, System Operations, Time Management, Water Quality Testing, Water Reuse, Water Treatment, Water Utility, Workforce Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
10 days ago
About US:
Tryfacta is a leading, nationally renowned Workforce Management Solution provider for private &public sector firms across the US. We specialize in Healthcare, IT, Business Support, and Professional & Craft/Light Industrial ecosystems.

Founded in March 1996, we have a presence in all 50 States. Tryfacta has Ranked number 1 as one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine (Inc. 5000)!
 
Job Title
Temporary Assistant Engineer 1 with a Work with a large, mission-driven public agency that supports essential water, environmental, and infrastructure services for a major metropolitan region
 
Location
San Jose, CA (Onsite)
 
Assignment Details
Duration: 960 Hours in a fiscal year
Work Schedule: Part Time: 20-30/hrs+ per week
Start Date: to be discussed
Pay Rate: $44.62/hr
 
Role Overview
Entry-level professional engineering role supporting civil and water resources projects. Works under direct supervision to perform engineering assignments across planning, design, construction, and operations of water systems and infrastructure. Responsibilities include conducting studies, preparing reports, and assisting with project execution while developing independent engineering judgment.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct engineering studies, investigations, and analyses (hydrology, water quality, environmental, hydraulic, etc.)
  • Assist across all phases of projects: planning, design, construction, and close-out.
  • Prepare engineering documents such as:
  • Reports, specifications, drawings, and calculations.
  • Review submissions from contractors, consultants, and developers for compliance.
  • Support construction activities (inspections, review RFIs, change orders).
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders/agencies.
  • Support regulatory permitting and environmental compliance processes.
  • Maintain databases, perform data analysis, and support QA/QC activities.
  • Participate in procurement, contract support, and vendor coordination.

Additional duties from business request document:
  • Support key water projects (e.g., feasibility studies, recycled water programs, research initiatives)
  • Assist with technical studies (e.g., pipe loop, water reuse, potable reuse research)
  • Coordinate inter-agency collaboration and reporting activities
  • Support CEQA permitting and compliance activities.
 
Required Experience
Required:
  • No prior professional engineering experience required (entry-level role).
  • Exposure through academic projects, internships, or paraprofessional work is beneficial
  • Experience working with engineering data, studies, or reports is advantageous (implied from duties)

Preferred:
  • Experience or familiarity with:
    • Water/wastewater treatment processes
    • Water quality analysis and environmental compliance
    • Engineering feasibility studies and report writing
    • Regulatory permitting and CEQA-related processes.
  • Internship or temporary engineering experience in utilities, water resources, or civil projects
 
Required Skills
Technical Skills
  • Microsoft Office / Google Workspace (especially Sheets/Excel for tracking & analysis)
  • Basic data analysis and reporting skills
  • Content creation tools (Canva, Adobe Suite – preferred)
  • Familiarity with LMS or digital learning tools (nice to have)
  • Research skills (online learning resources, training content curation)

Soft Skills:
  • Strong communication (written & verbal)
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving
  • Initiative and self-motivation
  • Creativity and innovation ("thinking outside the box”)
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Interpersonal skills; ability to engage with new people
  • Adaptability and eagerness to learn.
 
Education / Certifications
Required:
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree (any field)
  • No specific certifications required
  • Relevant coursework in HR, Communications, Marketing, Business, or related fields is beneficial (implicit from role context)

Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age
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