Student Engineer

Applicants are encouraged to apply to related recruitments such as Junior Engineer – Civil (Student). Future wage increases are noted below.

About the role

Student Engineer positions assist engineering personnel in surveying and inspecting, traffic safety analysis, data compilation, data analysis using a computer, construction materials testing, drafting, and simple engineering design. Duties also include assisting the public with engineering permit processing and other assigned tasks.

Although most positions are in civil engineering, work assignments may rotate among various engineering specialties. The intent of this classification is to encourage individuals to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in engineering while gaining work experience with the City of San Diego's professional engineering workforce.

Student Engineer employees work part-time, with schedules determined by department needs and the student's college schedule. As a condition of employment, employees must maintain acceptable performance levels both scholastically and on-the-job.

Pay

Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:

• 3.5% effective 7/1/27
• 2% effective 7/1/28
• 2% effective 1/1/29

Requirements

• Current and continuing college enrollment in a college engineering program (e.g., Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, or a closely related field) leading toward a Bachelor's Degree.
• Successful completion of a minimum of 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units, including general education subjects. At least half of these units must be in mathematics, chemistry, physics, or engineering courses.
• Computer Engineering is not considered a closely related engineering degree program.
• Continued employment is contingent upon continued progressive college enrollment in classes leading toward a Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, or a closely related engineering degree program.
• A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.

Experience may not be used to substitute for lack of the required education.