| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Salary | $85,809.84–$103,751.04 Per Year |
CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT
Salary
$85,809.84 - $103,751.04 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
C3424V
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date
09/01/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Position/Program Information
Exam Number:
C3424V
Application Filing Period:
The application filing period will begin on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT)-Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
Type of Recruitment:
We encourage applications from everyone.
Why work for us?
With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 39 diverse departments and over 2,100 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment!
Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential. For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/.
Be a part of something great!
Los Angeles County Public Works is the largest municipal Public Works agency nationwide. Public Works delivers essential public services across a broad range of disciplines, including transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, flood control, environmental services, vertical and horizontal construction, and aviation assets. We employ over 4,000 people and offer more than 500 distinct career options. These opportunities support growth in both professional and personal areas while providing a fulfilling and dynamic workplace.
Recurrent and temporary Public Works employees who have satisfactorily completed 120 working days (960 hours) or the equivalent of the probationary period in their current position (whichever is longer) may qualify for placement on the Departmental Promotional eligible list.
Essential Job Functions
A Civil Engineering Assistant is accountable for the following key responsibilities:
Requirements
Requirements to Qualify:
A bachelors degree or higher* from an accredited college or university with specialization in a civil engineering curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Withhold Information:
License:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Membership in professional organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Public Works Association, American Water Works Association, City and County Engineers Association, etc., is encouraged.
Physical Class:
2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Desirable Qualifications
A valid California State Certificate of Registration as an Engineering-In-Training
Special Requirement Information:
To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to JLal@pw.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application and ensure to indicate your name, the exam name, and exam number. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf(Download PDF reader)
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
Additional Information
Once we have identified that you meet the requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:
Our Assessment Process:
This examination consists of two (2) parts:
PART I: Multiple-Choice and/or Simulation Assessment, weighted at 60%, measuring:
STANDARDIZED MULTIPLE-CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
PART II: An Evaluation of Training and Experience and desirable qualifications, weighted at 40%, measuring the following:
CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A 70% OR HIGHER ON THE COMBINED SCORE OF PART I AND PART II IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
Transfer of Test Components:
If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
Test Preparation:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
Eligibility and Vacancy Information:
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in Public Works as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application. Please provide a valid email address. If you unsubscribe or opt out of emails, you can still view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking your profile inbox. Applicants must take responsibility for viewing correspondence. Claims of missing notices will not be accepted as reasons to reschedule any exam part. Register the domains below as approved senders to prevent emails from being marked as spam or junk.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
NO SHARING USER ID, EMAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends login information may erase a candidates original application record.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. Public Works is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Testing Accommodation:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
Contact Information
Department Contact Name: Joann Lal
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: PWExams@dpw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 458-2141
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf
Revised September 2025
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All important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices, if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add the following emails to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
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Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. If you choose to unsubscribe, you can check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com to view your profile inbox. Exam scores cannot be disclosed over the phone.
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Do you have a bachelors degree or higher* from an accredited college or university in a civil engineering curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)?
To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to JLal@pw.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application and ensure to indicate your name, the exam name, and exam number. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf(Download PDF reader)
04
If applying as a withhold, will you have a bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a civil engineering curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) within six (6) months of submitting your application?
05
Are you a recurrent or temporary Public Works employees who has satisfactorily completed 120 working days (960 hours)?
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If you are a recurrent or temporary Public Works employee, provide the following information:
If this does not apply to you, enter N/A
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION Civil Engineering Assistant
General Information: This Training & Experience (T&E) Questionnaire is a self-assessment. You will respond to questions about your experience related to having acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the Civil Engineering Assistant position. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following competencies:
This assessment is weighted at 40%. All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria.
Instructions for Completion
Carefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination.
You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. You will receive zero points for any question on which you do not provide a response.
Certification Statement
By completing the following, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this T&E Questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may contact my supervisor(s) to verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions including removal from this examination.
Furthermore, I certify that I will not disclose the questions used in this examination to any candidate nor will I provide any information to anyone concerning anything related to the questions posed to me other than concerned parties in an official protest or appeal. I understand that violation of this agreement can result in my disqualification from this examination as provided by Civil Service Rules.
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Do you have an Engineering-in-Training certification? To receive credit, include a copy of your valid and current California State Certificate of Registration as an Engineering-In-Training, or email a copy within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application to Jlal@pw.lacounty.gov. A printout from the State of California Consumer Affairs website will also be accepted.
09
Have you completed 240 hours or more of paid engineering work or internship experience in an engineering role?
10
To receive credit for Question 9, in the textbox below, please describe the engineering-related tasks or assignments you performed. Include the following information:
Official Payroll/Internship Title Employer and Department (if internship - name of organization) Dates of Employment/Internship: FROM (mm/yy) - TO (mm/yy) Supervisor name and contact information (phone number and email) Total hours of paid work or internship experience Description of engineering-related tasks or assignments you performed
As indicated in Question 9, if you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Have you participated* in a national engineering-related organization (e.g., American Society of Civil Engineers, Engineers Without Borders, etc.)?
Attending meetings, conferences, workshops, or events hosted by the organization. Serving in a committee or leadership role. Contributing to projects, initiatives, competitions, or programs run by the organization. Engaging in activities, training, or outreach sponsored by the organization.
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To receive credit for Question 11, please attach evidence of membership (e.g., receipt of membership, copy of membership ID, etc.) to your application or email it to PWexams@dpw.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your application. In addition, please provide the following information in the textbox below:
Organization Name Dates of Participation/Membership: FROM (mm/yy) - TO (mm/yy) Organizational contact information (phone number and email) Describe examples of how you have participated in the organization
As indicated in Question 11, if you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
13
Have you contributed to academic or independent engineering research that was not conducted as part of a required course assignment?
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To receive credit for Question 13, please provide evidence of publication or signed documentation from the lead researcher attesting to your involvement by attaching it to your application or emailing it to PWexams@dpw.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your application. In addition, please provide the following information in the textbox below:
Research organization name Lead researcher contact information (phone number and email) Describe your role in the research and the work you performed
As indicated in Question 13, if you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
Required Question
Employer County of Los Angeles
Address
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website http://hr.lacounty.gov