Junior Engineer

Junior Engineer

Salary

$6,696.00 - $8,546.00 Monthly

Location

Salinas City Hall, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-00772

Department

Public Works

Division

Engineering

Opening Date

08/31/2026

Closing Date

9/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

The City of Salinas is accepting applications for the classification of Junior Engineer. Candidates who are committed to the City of Salinas values of accountability, collaboration, trust, innovation, and service excellence are encouraged to apply.

Summary of Duties: To perform entry-level professional engineering work in the design, investigation, and construction of public works and traffic engineering projects; and to serve as a member of an engineering design or traffic team.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the entry-level professional engineer classification. Incumbents perform office and field engineering work of low to moderate complexity under general supervision in preparation for advancement to the journey level of Assistant Engineer. Assignments are generally performed within a framework of established procedures.

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from a higher-level professional engineer or Transportation Planner. Technical or functional supervision may also be provided by higher-level professional engineers.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates for less complex public works and traffic engineering projects including streets, storm drains, sewer lines, traffic signals, streetlights and related projects
• Researches design requirements and performs calculations
• Assists with coordination of engineering and traffic projects between contractors and the City
• Assists with administering and enforcing of City codes and standards on engineering projects
• Performs plan checks to ensure contractor compliance with City specifications
• Responds to citizen complaints concerning engineering/traffic problems
• Performs engineering and traffic calculations
• Performs field inspections of various engineering projects
• Analyzes materials and design data submitted to the City
• Performs SYNCHRO/Traffic Controller/service level programming
• Analyzes simple traffic requests
• Determines conformance of parcel and subdivision maps and improvement plans to City requirements
• Maintains status of parcel and subdivision maps
• Writes council reports, letters, memos and related written documents
• Promotes and maintains safety in the workplace
• Performs related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practice of civil engineering and traffic engineering as applied to Public Works engineering.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of Public Works projects.
• Engineering/Traffic equipment, modern development practices, current literature, and sources of information regarding civil/traffic engineering.
• Topographic and construction surveying.
• Operation of personal computers

Skill in:

• Performing design and traffic engineering functions.
• Preparing plans, drawings, specifications, diagrams and sketches pertaining to Public Works construction and development projects.
• Field reviewing projects for compliance with City standards

Ability to:

• Make engineering design/traffic computations and check, design and prepare engineering/traffic plans, studies, profiles, and maps.
• Use and care for drafting and surveying instruments.
• Learn applicable laws and regulatory codes applicable to areas of assignment.
• Prepare reports using technical data.
• Learn and understand City engineering and traffic policies and procedures.
• Make material and cost estimates.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Promote the mission, values and standards of an effective public organization, particularly in the area of customer service.

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or closely related field

Experience: None

Licenses and Certifications: A valid State of California Driver's License

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, computer, business machines, and consistently stand or walk up to four hours per day as required. Vision sufficient to read fine print and display monitors; hearing sufficient to conduct conversations occasionally over the noise from groups of people, in-person, and using the telephone; speaking ability in understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distance, occasionally in crowds of people and for addressing groups; physical ability to push, pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, walk on uneven surfaces and occasionally leap, jump, run for short distances; physical strength to lift twenty pounds from the floor; physical stamina sufficient to stand, walk and/or sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect, interpret and analyze data, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.

Working environment is shared between an office and outside. Work outdoors under adverse condition in heat, wind, cold, and rain. Occasionally includes driving to job sites, training and out-of-office meetings.

Employee must complete SB 1343 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

Our values in action:

A- Accountability - Own the outcome: We individually follow through on commitments, make data-informed decisions, and proactively step in to get things done.

C- Collaboration - Better together: We unite ideas, resources and efforts with internal and external partners to deliver exceptional services.

T-Trust - Earned through action: We foster strong lasting community partnerships with integrity, transparency, and consistent results.

IN- Innovation - Seek, create, explore: We embrace bold ideas and new technology that improve public service, efficiency and effectiveness.

Service Excellence- Anticipate, respond, and deliver: We commit to provide high quality effective service to all.

For questions, please contact Darlenne Birrueta, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 758-7388 or darlenne.birrueta@salinas.gov

Veteran's Preference: A veteran is defined in accordance with California Government Code 18540.4. In order to exercise this preference, the veteran must submit the City's Veteran's Preference Application and provide a copy of the DD-214 form at time of application as proof of military status. Failure to submit the required forms will be deemed a waiver of veterans preference. Military veterans shall be given preference in initial appointment to City service. Further details can be obtained from the Human Resources Department, at 831-758-7254.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all City of Salinas employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

Selection Process: Applicants' qualifications will be evaluated based on the information provided on the employment application. The exam process may consist of an application appraisal, oral interview, assessment center and/or written exam. The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. CITY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE VIA E-MAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE E-MAIL ON YOUR APPLICATION. Finalist interview/assessment will be held with the City of Salinas.

Oral Board Interview FAQ - Applicants who are invited to the oral board interview or have questions on what to expect during an oral board interview, are encouraged to review the City of Salinas Tips for a Sucessful Oral Board which can be found here.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Salinas does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Salinas makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Director in writing no later than the final filing date stated in this job announcement. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied. EEO Utilization Report is available for candidate review upon request.

Salary Steps: The following applies for Full-Time Regular positions only. Appointments are normally made at the first step. Consideration is given for increase to the second step after successful completion of the probationary period. (Employees appointed at a higher step will be eligible for consideration for the next step after one year, providing they successfully complete a probationary period.)

For a complete listing of benefits, please click here to visit the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for this position.

Employer City of Salinas

Department Public Works Address 200 Lincoln Avenue

Salinas, California, 93901