Job Details

Engineer - Junior 

$38.43 - $47.99/hour; $6,661.20 - $8,318.27/month; $79,934.40 - $99,819.20/year

Engineer - Assistant 

$44.49 - $55.56/hour; $7,711.60 - $9,630.40/month; $92,539.20 - $115,564.80/year

To participate at the Junior level, the Assistant level, or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications for each recruitment:

• Engineer - Junior (Auburn) 2025-14201-01
• Engineer – Junior (Tahoe) 2025-14201-02*
• Engineer - Assistant (Auburn) 2025-14202-01
• Engineer - Assistant (Tahoe) 2025-14202-02*

*Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium: Salary plus up to an additional $1,000 per month Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium for employees who are permanently assigned to a position located in the North Lake Tahoe Area.

These continuous recruitments will remain open for the calendar year, or until the final filing date, whichever occurs first. The eligible lists established from these continuous recruitments will expire by the end of the calendar year. Applicants will be eligible to reapply and take an examination if new recruitments open the following calendar year.

Applications will be screened on a bi-weekly basis.

Benefits: 

Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.

Click here to view Placer Public Employees Organization (PPEO) benefits.

For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website.

Minimum Qualifications: 

In order to qualify for these recruitments, the educational requirement must be met by date of appointment. If you are in your final semester, or if you have relevant equivalent experience to substitute for the educational requirement, please apply. 

Engineer – Junior 

Experience: No professional experience is required.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field or possession of a California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate.

Required License or Certificate:
May need to possess a valid driver`s license as required by the position.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

Engineer – Assistant 

Experience:  Two years of responsible professional engineering experience performing duties similar to a Junior Engineer with Placer County.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.

Required License or Certificate:

• Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate.
• May need to possess a valid California driver's license as required by the position.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

Note: 

• Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by the Human Resources Department.
• Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency.

Please go to our website at jobsatplacercounty.com for more information and to apply for these excellent career opportunities!

Placer County is an equal opportunity employer.