Assistant Engineer

Volt; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Volt is hiring for a Direct Hire Assistant Engineer (Land Development) in Santa Clarita, CA. The role supports civil engineering projects through drafting, QA/QC, and documentation using CADD software.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, understands engineering principles, and demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive pay and benefits via Volt.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, mathematics, and design concepts.
• Experience using CADD and standard engineering software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings, graphics standards, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of QA/QC processes and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering and drafting activities for civil engineering projects.
• Apply established engineering principles, standards, and procedures to assigned work.
• Prepare and revise drawings, plans, and project documentation using CADD software.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness of deliverables.
• Support project teams by researching and evaluating engineering alternatives.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to develop technical knowledge and project experience.
• Participate in training programs and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain project documentation and meet established deadlines.

Skills

Civil engineering concepts

Engineering principles

CADD software

Microsoft Office

Technical documentation

QA/QC processes

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CADD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Volt is immediately hiring for an Direct Hire Assistant Engineer (Land Development) in Santa Clarita, CA.

As an Assistant Engineer, you will:

• Assist with engineering and drafting activities for civil engineering projects.
• Apply established engineering principles, standards, and procedures to assigned work.
• Prepare and revise drawings, plans, and project documentation using CADD software.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness of deliverables.
• Support project teams by researching and evaluating engineering alternatives.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to develop technical knowledge and project experience.
• Participate in training programs and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain project documentation and meet established deadlines.

This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have:

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, mathematics, and design concepts.
• Experience using CADD and standard engineering software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings, graphics standards, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of QA/QC processes and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or successful completion of the FE/EIT examination.
• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience related to civil engineering.
• Familiarity with industry design standards and engineering best practices.

Pay Rate: $65,000 - $75,000 annually

Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Since this is a Direct Hire Opportunity, the benefits will be supplied through our client.

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email [e-mail] or call [phone]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with applicable law. The company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable laws.