Assistant Engineer

LOS ALTOS, CA

Los Altos, California United States

Posted: Mar 15, 2026

Salary: $120,557.51 - $146,538.41 Annually USD

Full Time

Accounting and Finance

Engineering

Description

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY
Do you want to build cities? Do you want to have an impact on your community? Our Assistant Engineer position is an exciting opportunity to make critical decisions that improve the livelihood of our City’s residents while serving a community renowned for its beautiful surroundings and engaged residents

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EDUCATION:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of professional engineering experience performed in a learning or training capacity.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of a valid certification as an Engineer-In-Training issued by the State of California.

Supplemental Information

ABOUT THE RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PROCESS
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until our current vacancies are filled with a first review date of April 09, 2026.

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and answers to job-specific questions. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phase of the process will consist of interviews and pre-employment background check.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Closing Date/Time: 4/9/2026 4:59 PM Pacific

City of Los Altos

650-947-2759

Tree-lined streets and a small village atmosphere characterize Los Altos, which is located in the heart of world famous Silicon Valley. Just 40 miles south of San Francisco, Los Altos is a residential community served by seven small retail districts. The seven square mile City is developed with small businesses, schools, libraries and churches.

Incorporated in 1952, Los Altos is a general law city with five elected council members who serve four-year terms. City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Appointed commissions and committees assist the Council in an advisory capacity. The Council appointed city manager is responsible for financial and operational management of the city's 130 employees.

Highlights

Over 200 volunteers assist in providing City government services to the community each year.
In 1982, Los Altos became a leader in recycling programs when it began curbside residential collection of bottles, cans and newspaper. Since then, motor oil, yard waste and mixed paper have been added.
City Council and Planning Commission meetings are televised live on the City's cable television government access channel 26. In addition, this channel carries a 24-hour video bulletin board on city services, activities and events.

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Assistant Engineer