Engineer I/II - Airport
Apply NowCompany: City of San Jose
Location: San Jose, CA 95123
Description:
Salary: $100,616.88 - $144,406.08 Annually
Location : San Jose
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500982
Department: Airport
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: 4/25/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San Jos.
The City of San Jos is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San Jos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.
About the Department
The City of San Jos, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top 10 cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San Jos is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San Jos have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Airport Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.
Fueled by a culture of innovation, San Jos Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the Bay Area's easiest and most dependable Airport due to its medium size, simple layout, temperate climate and location. SJC is located just minutes from downtown San Jos-the Bay Area's largest city and the Capital of Silicon Valley. SJC is a self-supporting enterprise owned and operated by the City of San Jos. In 2023, SJC welcomed more than 12 million passengers and was rated the Best Midsize Airport in the U.S. by Wall Street Journal. SJC currently offers nonstop service to more than 40 domestic and international destinations. The Airport's two fixed-base operators, as well as several corporate aviation tenants, serve the business aviation needs of Silicon Valley; corporate and general aviation traffic represents more than a quarter of aircraft operations at SJC. In 2024, SJC is celebrating 75 years of connecting the Bay Area with the world. For more information and to connect with SJC on social media, visit .
Position Duties
San Jos Mineta International Airport is currently recruiting to fill two (2) Engineer I/II positions. These positions are responsible for delivery of and providing technical support to capital and tenant improvement projects within the Planning and Development Division of the Airport Department. Under direction of an Associate Architect, the Engineer I/II performs a variety of professional assignments including planning, designing, and implementing projects at the Airport that are related to the operation of the aviation segment of the Airport's business. This position is an entry level engineering position and requires the eagerness to learn the airport related technical requirements.
Responsibilities include:
Develop and review plans and specifications and review submittals for conformance to the established requirements of various airport airfield related and terminal related capital/tenant improvement projects.
Prepare resources (materials, access, security documents, contract documents, etc.) and/or cost estimates.
May supervise, schedule, and assign activities for Inspectors and/or Engineering Technicians, Student Interns, and Engineering Trainees.
Perform the collection and analysis of field data and prepare recommendations.
Interacts with internal and external stakeholders including consultants, contractors, City departments, and other agencies.
Consults and collaborates with construction inspectors, architects and engineers. Attends field meetings regarding problems arising in the field during the construction of a public improvement project.
Assist Section Managers in tracking and managing project costs using appropriate tools and resources.
Gains and maintains current knowledge with FAA requirements and interacts with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Support Planning and Development division in implementing projects supporting aviation functions.
The final candidate's qualifications and experience shall determine the actual salary. In addition to the starting salary, employees in this classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay, which is included in the range below.
The Engineer I salary range is $100,616.88 - $127,305.36 annually.
The Engineer II salary range is $114,070.32 - $144,406.08 annually.
Competencies:The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:
-Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
-Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
-Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
-Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
-Analytical Thinking - Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
-Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
-Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.
-Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.
-Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
-Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.
-Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Engineer I
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering designation or possession of an Engineering-In-Training (EIT) certificate. Professional engineering designation will be specified in the position announcement.
Engineer II
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering designation or possession of an Engineering-In-Training (EIT) certificate AND one (1) year of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience reviewing and preparing plans, estimates, and specifications.
Acceptable Substitution
Certificate of successful completion of the Engineer-In-Training examination issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists may be substituted for the required education.
Required Licensing
Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required.
Possession of a Certificate of Registration in the required engineering discipline is desirable.
Employment Eligibility
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Candidates are required to satisfactorily complete and pass a fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check prior to being considered for a position in this class at the Airport. This Airport position requires a background check and a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check. The candidate must be fingerprinted and qualify under all applicable TSA and Airport regulations.
Other Qualifications
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. The application deadline is 11:59 PM on Friday, April 25, 2025.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Kit Kwan at
Additional Information:
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.
Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email and we will research the status of your application.
The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.
For information on the City's Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.
In additional to the benefits above, there is an to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.
01
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
02
If you selected other, please state the field of study and the Certification or Vocational degree received.
03
If you have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a related field, please state the field of study and the issuing accredited college or university.
04
How many years of professional engineering experience do you have in reviewing and preparing plans, estimates, and specifications?
05
An acceptable Education substitution for Engineer I/II position is Successful Completion of the Engineer-In-Training examination issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. If you meet the substitution for position, please describe your education in the area/areas listed above.
06
This position requires a State of California Driver's License. Please select the applicable option that best describes your driver's license, or your ability to possess a valid driver's license.
07
Do you have experience with using AutoCAD? Please specify your level of experience using AutoCAD and briefly describe your work that supports your self-assessment.
08
Do you have experience with construction projects? If yes, please describe your experience including project planning and project implementation responsibilities.
09
Describe an experience where you had to resolve a conflict with a customer or colleague. Briefly describe the situation and the specific actions you took to resolve it.
Required Question
Location : San Jose
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500982
Department: Airport
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: 4/25/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San Jos.
The City of San Jos is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San Jos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.
About the Department
The City of San Jos, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top 10 cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San Jos is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San Jos have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Airport Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.
Fueled by a culture of innovation, San Jos Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the Bay Area's easiest and most dependable Airport due to its medium size, simple layout, temperate climate and location. SJC is located just minutes from downtown San Jos-the Bay Area's largest city and the Capital of Silicon Valley. SJC is a self-supporting enterprise owned and operated by the City of San Jos. In 2023, SJC welcomed more than 12 million passengers and was rated the Best Midsize Airport in the U.S. by Wall Street Journal. SJC currently offers nonstop service to more than 40 domestic and international destinations. The Airport's two fixed-base operators, as well as several corporate aviation tenants, serve the business aviation needs of Silicon Valley; corporate and general aviation traffic represents more than a quarter of aircraft operations at SJC. In 2024, SJC is celebrating 75 years of connecting the Bay Area with the world. For more information and to connect with SJC on social media, visit .
Position Duties
San Jos Mineta International Airport is currently recruiting to fill two (2) Engineer I/II positions. These positions are responsible for delivery of and providing technical support to capital and tenant improvement projects within the Planning and Development Division of the Airport Department. Under direction of an Associate Architect, the Engineer I/II performs a variety of professional assignments including planning, designing, and implementing projects at the Airport that are related to the operation of the aviation segment of the Airport's business. This position is an entry level engineering position and requires the eagerness to learn the airport related technical requirements.
Responsibilities include:
Develop and review plans and specifications and review submittals for conformance to the established requirements of various airport airfield related and terminal related capital/tenant improvement projects.
Prepare resources (materials, access, security documents, contract documents, etc.) and/or cost estimates.
May supervise, schedule, and assign activities for Inspectors and/or Engineering Technicians, Student Interns, and Engineering Trainees.
Perform the collection and analysis of field data and prepare recommendations.
Interacts with internal and external stakeholders including consultants, contractors, City departments, and other agencies.
Consults and collaborates with construction inspectors, architects and engineers. Attends field meetings regarding problems arising in the field during the construction of a public improvement project.
Assist Section Managers in tracking and managing project costs using appropriate tools and resources.
Gains and maintains current knowledge with FAA requirements and interacts with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Support Planning and Development division in implementing projects supporting aviation functions.
The final candidate's qualifications and experience shall determine the actual salary. In addition to the starting salary, employees in this classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay, which is included in the range below.
The Engineer I salary range is $100,616.88 - $127,305.36 annually.
The Engineer II salary range is $114,070.32 - $144,406.08 annually.
Competencies:The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:
-Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
-Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
-Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
-Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
-Analytical Thinking - Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
-Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
-Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.
-Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.
-Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
-Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.
-Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Engineer I
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering designation or possession of an Engineering-In-Training (EIT) certificate. Professional engineering designation will be specified in the position announcement.
Engineer II
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering designation or possession of an Engineering-In-Training (EIT) certificate AND one (1) year of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience reviewing and preparing plans, estimates, and specifications.
Acceptable Substitution
Certificate of successful completion of the Engineer-In-Training examination issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists may be substituted for the required education.
Required Licensing
Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required.
Possession of a Certificate of Registration in the required engineering discipline is desirable.
Employment Eligibility
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Candidates are required to satisfactorily complete and pass a fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check prior to being considered for a position in this class at the Airport. This Airport position requires a background check and a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check. The candidate must be fingerprinted and qualify under all applicable TSA and Airport regulations.
Other Qualifications
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. The application deadline is 11:59 PM on Friday, April 25, 2025.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Kit Kwan at
Additional Information:
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.
Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email and we will research the status of your application.
The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.
For information on the City's Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.
In additional to the benefits above, there is an to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.
01
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- College (1 to 29 semester units/ 1 to 44 quarter units)
- College (30 to 59 semester units/ 45 to 89 quarter units)
- College (60 to 89 semester units/ 90 to 134 quarter units)
- College (90 to 119 semester units/ 135 to 179 quarter units)
- College (120 or more semester units/ 180 or more quarter units)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
- Other
- None of the above
02
If you selected other, please state the field of study and the Certification or Vocational degree received.
03
If you have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a related field, please state the field of study and the issuing accredited college or university.
04
How many years of professional engineering experience do you have in reviewing and preparing plans, estimates, and specifications?
- Fewer than one (1) year
- One (1) year or more
05
An acceptable Education substitution for Engineer I/II position is Successful Completion of the Engineer-In-Training examination issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. If you meet the substitution for position, please describe your education in the area/areas listed above.
06
This position requires a State of California Driver's License. Please select the applicable option that best describes your driver's license, or your ability to possess a valid driver's license.
- State of CA, Class A Driver's License
- State of CA, Class B Driver's License
- State of CA, Class C Driver's License
- I do not possess a State of California Driver's License but, I can obtain one.
- I do not possess a State of California Driver's License and I cannot obtain one
07
Do you have experience with using AutoCAD? Please specify your level of experience using AutoCAD and briefly describe your work that supports your self-assessment.
08
Do you have experience with construction projects? If yes, please describe your experience including project planning and project implementation responsibilities.
09
Describe an experience where you had to resolve a conflict with a customer or colleague. Briefly describe the situation and the specific actions you took to resolve it.
Required Question