Junior​/Assistant​/Associate Engineer

CITY OF MORGAN HILL

JUNIOR ENGINEER $8,873 - $11,324 Monthly $106,476 - $135,888 Annually

ASSISTANT ENGINEER $9,857 - $12,580 Monthly $118,284 - $150,960 Annually

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER $11,451 - $14,614 Monthly $137,412 - $175,368 Annually

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The City of Morgan Hill is recruiting for one Junior or Assistant/Associate Engineer position. Engineering staff typically work in the management of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and/or Land Development Engineering. The current opening in within the Capital Improvement Project area, but may be assigned Land Development Engineering duties depending on the experience of the employee and needs of the Department.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Engineering Staff, the Junior Engineer performs a variety of professional civil engineering work related to all aspects of municipal engineering function; performs related work as required.

The Assistant/Associate Engineer classification is flexibly-staffed and the City has the flexibility to hire at either level. The Engineer position reports directly to the Senior Engineering Staff and performs a variety of professional civil engineering work related to all aspects of municipal engineering with a focus on Capital Improvements Program, project delivery, and performs related work as required.

Junior Engineer is the entry level class in this professional engineering series. Initially, work is clearly defined and performed under close review. As experience and proficiency are gained, assignments become more difficult and performed with greater independence. This class is distinguished from the Assistant Engineer class, which is the journey level of the professional engineering series, capable of working with minimal supervision on assigned projects or as part of a team on a larger project.

Assistant Engineer is the journey level of the professional flexibly-staffed engineering series. Incumbents may be assigned specific projects or may act as part of a team effort on a larger project. Some latitude for independent judgment is possible within established guidelines. This class is distinguished from the Associate Engineer position, which is the advanced journey level of the series, capable of performing complex and difficult project work along with supervision of engineering aides.

Associate Engineer is an advanced journey level class in the professional civil engineering series. Incumbents perform difficult and complex civil engineering work which requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment, particularly when serving as a project leader on civil engineering projects. This class is distinguished from other classifications in the professional engineering series in that work may also include day-to-day lead direction, supervision, and training of engineering aides.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply on-line at  and submit the following items:

• A completed City of Morgan Hill employment application
• Cover Letter
• Detailed Resume

Please note only completed application packets will be reviewed. This position is scheduled to close on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Candidates for this position may be required to complete a practical exam and oral interview.

The following duties are performed personally, in cooperation with the Senior Civil Engineer, and/or in coordination with other City staff and community groups. Additional duties may be assigned.