City of San Diego, CA
Assistant Engineer - Corrosion
City of San Diego, CA, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Salary :
$100,214.40 - $120,702.40 Annually Location :
City of San Diego, CA Job Type:
Varies by Position Job Number:
JH-T11394-202509 Business Area:
2000 - Public Utilities Opening Date:
09/12/2025 Closing Date:
10/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION
Assistant Engineer - Corrosion positions perform journey-level professional engineering work and may prepare engineering designs and specifications for corrosion control systems; prepare technical engineering studies; prepare bid documents; assist in data analysis; write routine reports and memos; perform field investigations and inspections; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). Assistant Engineer - Corrosion employees with valid State of California registration as a Professional Civil, Corrosion, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer or an Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP formerly NACE) CP-4 certification are eligible for 31% additional pay. Assistant Engineer - Corrosion employees who do not have a valid State of California Professional Engineer registration but have a valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification that meets the requirements established by California's Department of Consumer Affairs, Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists or an Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) CP-2 or CP-3 certification are eligible for 8% additional pay. The employee's eligibility for EIT certification pay will end when he or she achieves state registration or AMPP CP-4 certification. Assistant Engineer - Corrosion employees may be required to work at heights in excess of 120 feet, wearing a full body fall restraint harness, walk in rough terrain, work in the presence of high voltage electricity, perform minor construction tasks and work in OSHA permit required confined spaces for extended periods of time.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EDUCATION: You must meet ONE of the following options:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate issued from a state licensing board. Valid Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), CP-2 Technician certification. Registration as a Professional Civil, Corrosion, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer with a state licensing board. NOTE:
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education lacked on a year-for-year basis. One year of full-time experience = 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units. EXPERIENCE: Two years of full-time professional corrosion engineering experience which MUST include preparation of design drawings and development of specifications for cathodic protection systems, and field inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of cathodic protection systems.
NOTE:
City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
Valid Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), CP-2 Technician, CP-3 Technologist, or CP-4 Cathodic Protection Specialist certification. Valid Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), Coating Inspector Program (CIP) certification (e.g., CIP Level 1, 2, 3). REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
Proof of degree/transcripts, certificate, or registration, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying. SCREENING PROCESS
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities Rev. 11 - September 5, 2025 (New Recruitment Date) City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
or review the 01
I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Resumes are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions.
Yes No
02
Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee?
Current city employee Former city employee Current & former city employee None of the above
03
If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR. 04
The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
Yes No
05
Specify which ONE of the following options you are using to meet the education requirement. NOTE: Attach proof of degree/transcripts, certificate, or registration to your application.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate issued from a state licensing board. Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), CP-2 Technician certification. Registration as a Professional Civil, Corrosion, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer with a state licensing board. None of the above.
06
If you are using a combination of experience and education to qualify, which of the following best describes your level of education?
0 to 29 semester/44 quarter units 30 semester/45 quarter units to 59 semester/89 quarter units 60 semester/90 quarter units to 89 semester/134 quarter units 90 semester/135 quarter units to 119 semester/179 quarter units 120 semester/180 quarter units or more
07
How many years of full-time professional corrosion engineering experience do you have which MUST include preparation of design drawings and development of specifications for cathodic protection systems, and field inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of cathodic protection systems?
None Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 6 years 6 years or more
08
In which of the following areas do you have full-time professional corrosion engineering experience?
Preparation of design drawings and development of specifications for cathodic protection systems. Field inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of cathodic protection systems. None of the above.
09
Describe your full-time professional corrosion engineering experience in the following areas: a. Preparation of design drawings and development of specifications for cathodic protection systems; b. field inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of cathodic protection systems. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None." 10
Which of the following valid certifications do you possess?
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), CP-3 Technologist certification. Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), CP-4 Cathodic Protection Specialist certification. Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 1 certification. Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 2 certification. Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 3 certification. None of the above.
Required Question
$100,214.40 - $120,702.40 Annually Location :
City of San Diego, CA Job Type:
Varies by Position Job Number:
JH-T11394-202509 Business Area:
2000 - Public Utilities Opening Date:
09/12/2025 Closing Date:
10/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION
Assistant Engineer - Corrosion positions perform journey-level professional engineering work and may prepare engineering designs and specifications for corrosion control systems; prepare technical engineering studies; prepare bid documents; assist in data analysis; write routine reports and memos; perform field investigations and inspections; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). Assistant Engineer - Corrosion employees with valid State of California registration as a Professional Civil, Corrosion, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer or an Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP formerly NACE) CP-4 certification are eligible for 31% additional pay. Assistant Engineer - Corrosion employees who do not have a valid State of California Professional Engineer registration but have a valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification that meets the requirements established by California's Department of Consumer Affairs, Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists or an Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) CP-2 or CP-3 certification are eligible for 8% additional pay. The employee's eligibility for EIT certification pay will end when he or she achieves state registration or AMPP CP-4 certification. Assistant Engineer - Corrosion employees may be required to work at heights in excess of 120 feet, wearing a full body fall restraint harness, walk in rough terrain, work in the presence of high voltage electricity, perform minor construction tasks and work in OSHA permit required confined spaces for extended periods of time.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EDUCATION: You must meet ONE of the following options:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate issued from a state licensing board. Valid Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), CP-2 Technician certification. Registration as a Professional Civil, Corrosion, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer with a state licensing board. NOTE:
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education lacked on a year-for-year basis. One year of full-time experience = 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units. EXPERIENCE: Two years of full-time professional corrosion engineering experience which MUST include preparation of design drawings and development of specifications for cathodic protection systems, and field inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of cathodic protection systems.
NOTE:
City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
Valid Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), CP-2 Technician, CP-3 Technologist, or CP-4 Cathodic Protection Specialist certification. Valid Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), Coating Inspector Program (CIP) certification (e.g., CIP Level 1, 2, 3). REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
Proof of degree/transcripts, certificate, or registration, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying. SCREENING PROCESS
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities Rev. 11 - September 5, 2025 (New Recruitment Date) City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
or review the 01
I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Resumes are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions.
Yes No
02
Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee?
Current city employee Former city employee Current & former city employee None of the above
03
If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR. 04
The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
Yes No
05
Specify which ONE of the following options you are using to meet the education requirement. NOTE: Attach proof of degree/transcripts, certificate, or registration to your application.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate issued from a state licensing board. Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), CP-2 Technician certification. Registration as a Professional Civil, Corrosion, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer with a state licensing board. None of the above.
06
If you are using a combination of experience and education to qualify, which of the following best describes your level of education?
0 to 29 semester/44 quarter units 30 semester/45 quarter units to 59 semester/89 quarter units 60 semester/90 quarter units to 89 semester/134 quarter units 90 semester/135 quarter units to 119 semester/179 quarter units 120 semester/180 quarter units or more
07
How many years of full-time professional corrosion engineering experience do you have which MUST include preparation of design drawings and development of specifications for cathodic protection systems, and field inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of cathodic protection systems?
None Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 6 years 6 years or more
08
In which of the following areas do you have full-time professional corrosion engineering experience?
Preparation of design drawings and development of specifications for cathodic protection systems. Field inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of cathodic protection systems. None of the above.
09
Describe your full-time professional corrosion engineering experience in the following areas: a. Preparation of design drawings and development of specifications for cathodic protection systems; b. field inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of cathodic protection systems. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None." 10
Which of the following valid certifications do you possess?
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), CP-3 Technologist certification. Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), CP-4 Cathodic Protection Specialist certification. Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 1 certification. Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 2 certification. Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 3 certification. None of the above.
Required Question