Engineering Aide

Job Description

City of Claremont

The City of Claremont is seeking qualified individual at the Engineering Aide level to join one of the premier Engineering Divisions in California.

As a fiscally sound organization with a recently adopted balanced two-year budget, the City offers employees the opportunity to build their careers in a stable and well-managed municipal environment. We believe our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a workplace where innovation, collaboration, and public service come together to make a meaningful difference.

Do you want to:

• Gain hands-on experience developing valuable skills in the day-to-day operations of an engineering division?
• Work for an organization that values innovation, community engagement, and professional growth?
• Join a team that takes pride in providing essential services to the community?

If you answered YES to these questions, APPLY TODAY!

SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as well as against the pool of qualified applicants who apply. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview. Dates for recruitment processes are subject to change. Recruitment may close after a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received. All candidates will be notified of their standing in the recruitment process via email.
OPEN DATE: October 28, 2026 CLOSE DATE: November 17, 2026 PANEL INTERVIEW: December 1, 2026

The Position

The City of Claremont Engineering Division is looking for one enthusiastic, highly motivated, customer service-oriented individual with excellent public relations skills to perform a variety of general engineering support activities and routine technical work in the office and field. The Engineering Aide will respond to the public, perform traffic studies and plan checks, perform inspections, and assist with capital improvement projects. This is an ideal position for those that want to pursue an engineering career.

Some of the higher profile and exciting engineering projects underway include the Claremont Blvd Complete Streets Project, various Capital Improvements Projects, and the completion of the Claremont’s Active Transportation Plan. In addition, the Division oversees various traffic signal upgrades, bicycle and pedestrian-related projects, the utility permitting program and citywide street resurfacing projects.

The position is part-time and requires 25 hours per week of work. Hours of work vary Monday thru Thursday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The hours are flexible. Some evening hours may be required for specials events.

Ideal Candidate

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Completion of 12th grade and have two years of college course work in civil engineering or related field.

Experience: Possess general knowledge of the principles of civil engineering and engineering mathematics, basic drafting and surveying techniques and the ability to prepare written reports.

Licenses: A valid California driver's license and good driving record are required.

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Additional Information

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Claremont is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process or in the performance of their duties must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.



Closing Date/Time: 11/17/2026 1:00 PM Pacific