Engineer I/II

San José 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.

To apply, please complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. This job announcement is posted to close at 11:59 PM on Friday, November 28, 2025. 

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 $104,133.12 - $131,760.72 annually.

The Engineer II salary range is $118,067.04 - $149,451.12 annually.

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.

NOTES:

2 openings.

Additional Salary Information:

Benefits: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/human-resources/benefits

Internal Number: 202501346