Assistant Engineer 1
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Tryfacta is a leading, nationally renowned Workforce Management Solution provider for private &public sector firms across the US. We specialize in Healthcare, IT, Business Support, and Professional & Craft/Light Industrial ecosystems.
Founded in March 1996, we have a presence in all 50 States. Tryfacta has Ranked number 1 as one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine (Inc. 5000)!Job TitleTemporary Assistant Engineer 1 with a Work with a large, mission-driven public agency that supports essential water, environmental, and infrastructure services for a major metropolitan regionLocationSan Jose, CA (Onsite)Assignment DetailsDuration: 960 Hours in a fiscal year
Work Schedule: Part-Time: 20 to 30 hours per week, flexible
Start Date: to be discussed
Pay Rate: $44.62Role OverviewThe Assistant Engineer I is an entry level professional engineering role that performs a range of civil, environmental, and water quality engineering assignments under close supervision. The role supports regulatory compliance, water quality monitoring, engineering studies, and operational improvement initiatives across water treatment plants, reservoirs, and related facilities.
In this specific assignment, the Assistant Engineer I supports water quality, regulatory compliance, field sampling, and data analysis efforts, with increasing responsibility as experience is gained.Key Responsibilities
Entry level role no prior professional engineering experience required.
Academic or internship experience related to:
Preferred:
Soft Skills:
Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age
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Tryfacta is a leading, nationally renowned Workforce Management Solution provider for private &public sector firms across the US. We specialize in Healthcare, IT, Business Support, and Professional & Craft/Light Industrial ecosystems.
Founded in March 1996, we have a presence in all 50 States. Tryfacta has Ranked number 1 as one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine (Inc. 5000)!Job TitleTemporary Assistant Engineer 1 with a Work with a large, mission-driven public agency that supports essential water, environmental, and infrastructure services for a major metropolitan regionLocationSan Jose, CA (Onsite)Assignment DetailsDuration: 960 Hours in a fiscal year
Work Schedule: Part-Time: 20 to 30 hours per week, flexible
Start Date: to be discussed
Pay Rate: $44.62Role OverviewThe Assistant Engineer I is an entry level professional engineering role that performs a range of civil, environmental, and water quality engineering assignments under close supervision. The role supports regulatory compliance, water quality monitoring, engineering studies, and operational improvement initiatives across water treatment plants, reservoirs, and related facilities.
In this specific assignment, the Assistant Engineer I supports water quality, regulatory compliance, field sampling, and data analysis efforts, with increasing responsibility as experience is gained.Key Responsibilities
- Support regulatory compliance projects, including microplastics and invasive species (e.g., golden mussel) sampling.
- Assist with water quality monitoring and inspection programs at treatment plants.
- Perform field sampling and inspections at water treatment plants, reservoirs, creeks, and related facilities.
- Conduct bench top, pilot scale, and plant scale studies to support treatment optimization and reduce water quality violations or customer complaints.
- Collect, compile, analyze, and graph operational and water quality data.
- Assist with filter monitoring, floc retention analysis, and performance evaluations.
- Help develop and maintain data dashboards to support predictive analytics and AI readiness.
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, charts, and correspondence.
- Provide general engineering support to senior engineers across planning, operations, and compliance activities.
- Use engineering judgment within established procedures; escalate exceptions as required.
Entry level role no prior professional engineering experience required.
Academic or internship experience related to:
- Civil engineering
- Environmental engineering
- Water quality or environmental science
- Engineering data collection or analysis
Preferred:
- Experience with water quality monitoring or analysis.
- Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques (e.g., pH, chlorine residual measurements).
- Exposure to bench top or pilot scale testing.
- Coursework or hands on experience related to:
- Drinking water treatment
- Water chemistry
- Environmental regulations
- Experience supporting field work in operational or environmental settings.
- Understanding of:
- Water treatment processes
- Drinking water regulations
- Water chemistry and environmental compliance
- Ability to perform:
- Engineering and statistical calculations
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Proficiency in:
- Microsoft Office (especially Excel for tables, charts, and data analysis)
- Basic programming or scripting knowledge (preferred):
- Excel VBA
- MATLAB
- R or similar analytical tools
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Engineering drawings
- Technical specifications
- Sampling and monitoring protocols
Soft Skills:
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to:
- Work independently on defined tasks
- Collaborate effectively with engineers, scientists, and operations staff
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Willingness to:
- Work outdoors year round in varying environmental conditions
- Perform field and laboratory work as needed
- Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain compliance standards.
- Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in:
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Or a closely related engineering or scientific field
- Valid California Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate plus two (2) years of related paraprofessional engineering experience
- Valid California Driver's License (if driving is an essential function)
- Ability to safely lift and maneuver objects up to 50 pounds
Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age
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