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LADBS ON-CAMPUS/SPECIAL EVENT RECRUITMENT
For recruitment of full-time, entry-level engineers at a college campus* or during a special event (such as a conference's job fair), LADBS staff will accept resumes at the LADBS recruitment booth(s) or through college job boards via Handshake. Depending on circumstances, interviews may be scheduled for a later date or conducted onsite. The following are our entry-level engineer jobs. For more information on the requirements and interview process, view or download the job bulletin for each Associate position.
*NOTE: An affiliation as a student or alumni at the college we visit is required.
Electrical Engineering Associate
Performs professional electrical engineering work in the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, engineering economic and cost analysis studies, schedules, contracts and reports for electrical systems and equipment, buildings and marine facilities and equipment; conducts quality assurance and safety testing, inspection, and research activities; provides technical direction in the licensing, design, construction, installation, maintenance, and operation of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment; may perform code enforcement functions relating to designs and specifications of electrical installations and equipment approval; and does related work.
For more information on the minimum qualifications and interview process, you may view or download the Electrical Engineering Associate job bulletin.
Mechanical Engineering Associate
Performs professional mechanical engineering work in the preparation of plans, designs, specifications, reports, estimates, recommendation of awards, studies, quality assurance programs, safety and health testing, and in research, testing and inspection activities related to the manufacturing, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems, or checking mechanical systems of buildings for code compliance and operation and maintenance feasibility; may perform code enforcement functions relating to design and specifications of plumbing, mechanical and elevator installations and related equipment approval.
For more information on the minimum qualifications and interview process, you may view or download the Mechanical Engineering Associate job bulletin.
Structural Engineering Associate
Performs professional structural engineering work in the preparation or checking of designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and reports for a variety of structures.
For more information on the minimum qualifications and interview process, you may view or download the Structural Engineering Associate job bulletin.
LADBS is committed to building a diverse thriving workforce. We actively participate in job recruitment events to connect with a wide range of candidates and to find the best talent. Please see below for our Past and Upcoming Career Fairs.
| Date | Career Fair |
| November 22, 2025 | NSBE 2025 Fall Region VI Conference, Career Fair |
| March 6-7, 2025 | NSBE 2025 Annual Convention, Career Fair |
| February 14, 2025 | 39th BEYA STEM Conference, Career Fair |
| November 23, 2024 | NSBE 2024 Fall Region VI Conference, Career Fair |
| October 24-25, 2024 | WE24 (Society of Women Engineers), Career Fair |
| March 21-22, 2024 | NSBE 2024 Annual Convention, Career Fair |
| March 21, 2024 | Cal State LA, Spring Career Fair |
| March 1, 2024 | Cal Poly Pomona, Spring Career Fair |
| February 20, 2024 | Cal State Northridge, Tech Fest |
| February 20, 2024 | Cal State Northridge, Tech Fest |
| November 11, 2023 | NSBE Fall Region VI Conference, Career Fair |
| October 26-27, 2023 | WE23 (Society of Women Engineers Conference) |
| February 20, 2024 | Cal State Northridge, Tech Fest |
| October 14, 2023 | Women of Color STEM Conference (Virtual Participation) |
| May 3, 2023 | Society of Women Engineers Virtual Career Fair for Professional Hires |
| March 9, 2023 | Cal State LA, Spring Career Fair |
| March 3, 2023 | Cal Poly Pomona, Spring Career Fair |
| February 16, 2023 | Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC) 1st Annual Statewide Virtual Career Fair |
| February 15, 2023 | Cal State Dominguez Hills, Spring Career & Internship Fair |
| February 14, 2023 | Cal State Northridge, Tech Fest |
| February 10-11, 2023 | 37th BEYA STEM Conference, Career Fair (Virtual Participation) |
| November 19, 2022 | NSBE 2022 Fall Region VI Conference, Career Fair |
NOTE: An affiliation as a student or alumni at the college we visit is required. LADBS participation at career fairs is subject to change without prior notice.