Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Position Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Engineer position. Applications will be screened after the following filing deadlines at 5PM: 8/25/26, 9/25/26, 10/26/26 The Assistant Engineer is the journey-level class in the engineering series. Under general supervision, incumbents are expected to be proficient in performing difficult assignments in routine planning, design, technical investigations, and field/construction projects. This position holds no supervisory responsibility but may provide technical direction to paraprofessional engineering personnel or Engineer/Architect Student Interns. An Assistant Engineer may serve as a resident engineer on smaller, less complex field/construction projects. Incumbents in these positions typically receive direction from an Associate Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer, who is the lead level engineer in this series.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Either: 1. Graduation with a bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or environmental engineering, or a closely related field accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Or: 2. Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in pursuing this exceptional career opportunity, please submit your online application. Click on the below link to review the full class spec for more information about this position: Assistant Engineer If you have question about this recruitment, please contact Recruitment@Sacsewer.com Sacramento Area Sewer District is an equal opportunity employer
Benefits
SacSewer offers an excellent benefits program. Employees benefits include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Deferred Compensation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retiree Health
- Voluntary Plans
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Care
- Hospital Indemnity
- 529 Education Savings Plan
- Buy-up Life Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Services Program
- Pet Insurance
- Competitive vacation accruals including credit for prior years of service
Please click on the link below for a full description of SacSewer's Benefits Program: SacSewer 2026 Benefit Guide
SacSewer’s medical plans are offered through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).
SacSewer offers retirement pension benefits provided through the Sacramento County Employees Retirement System (SCERS).
Please click on the below link to view SacSewer's Career Page and to access the Employee Benefits:Applicant Resources