Assistant Engineer II (Office) (Continuous)

Position Overview

The City of Oakland is seeking qualified Assistant Engineer candidates for multiple vacancies in various departments including Transportation (OakDOT), Public Works, and Planning & Building. As a public service role in one of the nation’s most diverse cities, you will help deliver innovative, equitable, and sustainable solutions—from creating multimodal transit corridors and improving infrastructure to ensuring building code compliance. Oakland values diversity, inclusion, and equity and is committed to developing a workforce that reflects these principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project plans and building permit applications to ensure compliance with model building codes and standards.
• Assist in designing, supporting, and overseeing capital projects such as transportation corridors, street improvements, and infrastructure rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and various City departments to deliver safe, accessible, and sustainable outcomes.
• Lead efforts using AutoCAD for in-house design projects including civil, demo, striping, electrical, and landscaping plans.
• Provide quality control, field inspections, and construction oversight in support of project implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (a Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience).
• At least two (2) years of civil engineering experience.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License or demonstrate the ability to travel to various work locations in a timely manner.
• Possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with engineering codes and manuals (e.g., Building Code, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Green Book).
• Strong technical knowledge in areas such as project design, financial cost assessments, and safety standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD and multidisciplinary project coordination.

Benefits & Perks

• Work/Life Balance: 37.5-hour work weeks with a flexible/hybrid remote schedule.
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Vacation: Minimum of 2 weeks per year with potential accrual based on public sector service.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with competitive formulas (no Social Security participation).
• Health: Full cost coverage for employee and eligible dependents at the Kaiser rate, with additional HMO/PPO options.
• Dental & Vision: Full premium coverage through Delta Dental and VSP respectively.
• Sick leave accrual of 12 days per year.
• Deferred Compensation options including 457(b) and ROTH 401(k) plans.
• Additional benefits such as Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200K, and Employee Training.