Teams of trained engineers working under professional supervision carry on the work of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. A Civil Engineering Assistant may be responsible for the following essential functions: assist in the performance of detailed civil engineering work related to the design, location, construction and maintenance of Public Works structures, facilities, or projects. Work assigned to new graduate engineers is considered qualifying by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers for participation in registration examinations.

Requirements: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a civil engineering curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Civil Engineering Assistant Salary: $5,014.18 - $5,900.27.

Additional benefits may include: Rotation and lateral movement opportunities among a variety of engineering and technology divisions covering every branch of civil engineering, mentoring, on-site MBA and MPA programs, competitive retirement plans, savings plan and deferred compensation with County matching contribution.

Employees assigned to the Alhambra headquarters building are placed on a four day, forty hour workweek. Other field facilities offer a 9/80 or a five day, forty hour workweek.

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