Assistant Executive Engineer Jobs

Assistant Executive Engineer jobs are open across government agencies, utilities, transportation, and construction, at levels from junior engineer to senior and principal, with specializations in civil infrastructure, project management, and public works administration. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles3,950+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCVS Health
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type37% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Associate Remarketing Account Executive
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Associate Remarketing Account Executive
Ally Financial
Colorado
Sales
Account Management
Customer Success
Inside Sales
Enterprise Sales
$65k - $85k/yr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Executive Assistant
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Executive Assistant
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Greensboro, North Carolina
Administrative & Office Support
Office Management
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
On-Site
High School

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Executive Assistant I
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Executive Assistant I
The University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island
Administrative & Office Support
Human Resources
Office Management
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
$60k - $65k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Enterprise Account Executive
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Enterprise Account Executive
McKesson
North Carolina
Sales
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
Enterprise Sales
$115k - $191k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Account Executive, Enterprise Acquisition
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Account Executive, Enterprise Acquisition
Snowflake
Bellevue, Washington
Enterprise Sales
Account Management
$160k - $230k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Assistant Executive Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • CVS Health316
  • AT&T241
  • Comcast63
  • Spectrum40
  • Wipro28

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software40
  • Insurance24
  • Consulting & Professional Services24
  • Education12
  • Banking & Financial Services12

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in assistant executive engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering from an accredited program
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
  • Five or more years of progressively responsible engineering project experience
  • Proficiency in CAD software and project management platforms
  • Experience managing capital improvement projects and public agency contracts
  • Knowledge of federal and state infrastructure regulations and permitting requirements

Tips for Your Assistant Executive Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to procurement thresholds

Many assistant executive engineer postings for public agencies require familiarity with procurement rules and contract value thresholds. Call out specific dollar ranges you've managed and the agency or authority type, so reviewers immediately see relevant experience.

Highlight your PE licensure status clearly

Listings for this role often filter on Professional Engineer licensure or EIT status. Put your PE number, state, and date of licensure in a dedicated credentials line near the top of your resume so it clears automated screening instantly.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists assistant executive engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by infrastructure discipline

Filter openings by discipline keywords like drainage, transportation, or water resources rather than title alone. Assistant executive engineer roles in one discipline require a distinct project portfolio, so a targeted search saves time and sharpens your application.

Prepare a capital project narrative for interviews

Interviewers for this role routinely ask you to walk through a capital project from scoping to closeout. Prepare a structured two-minute narrative covering scope, budget, stakeholder conflicts you resolved, and the final delivery outcome before any first-round interview.

Negotiate using government pay grade anchors

Public-sector assistant executive engineer salaries are often tied to civil service pay bands. Research the grade range listed in the job posting, then cite your current grade equivalent and licensure level as the basis for requesting the upper end of the band.

Assistant Executive Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most assistant executive engineers?

CVS Health, AT&T, and Comcast are hiring the most assistant executive engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest among municipal utilities, transportation authorities, and large public works departments.

How many assistant executive engineer jobs are remote?

About 63% of assistant executive engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-based nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include engineering plan review, program oversight, and regulatory compliance coordination.

How do you become an assistant executive engineer?

Start with a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an accredited program, then earn your EIT certification by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. Build several years of project engineering experience, pursue your PE license, and develop skills in project management, budgeting, and interdepartmental coordination. Many candidates move into this title after leading major capital projects as a project or senior engineer.

How do you get hired as an assistant executive engineer with little experience?

Focus on roles at smaller municipalities or special districts, where the assistant executive engineer title sometimes covers a broader range of experience levels. Emphasize your EIT status, any capstone or internship projects with public agencies, and demonstrated ability to manage design consultants or coordinate with permit offices. A strong technical portfolio and two or three substantive project examples can offset a shorter work history.

What does the assistant executive engineer interview process look like?

Most processes start with a structured panel interview that includes both technical and behavioral questions, often conducted by a hiring committee of senior engineers and HR staff. A second round may involve a written exercise or presentation on a hypothetical capital project scenario. References and a background check typically follow a conditional offer, and public agency processes often move more slowly than private-sector timelines.

Where can I find and apply to assistant executive engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to assistant executive engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your discipline, experience level, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.

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