Associate Engineer/Architect

Sacramento County; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento County is seeking licensed civil engineers or architects to lead design and review of public works projects. The role encompasses planning, design, construction oversight, and coordination with multiple agencies to ensure safety, compliance, and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates hold a California professional registration and have at least two years of experience with multi-story facilities; a valid driver’s license is required and ongoing certification may be pursued.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Civil Engineer or Architect in the State of California.
• Two years of experience in design, construction, or plan review of multi-story buildings and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and architectural activities for public works projects including planning, design, and construction.
• Review plans and specifications and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Supervise office staff and manage interfaces among owner, consultant, contractor, and inspectors.

Skills

Engineering design analysis

Engineering calculation methods

Construction practices

Project management supervision

Job description

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

8/28/26, 9/11/26 (final)

Positions in this series perform a variety of professional engineering and/or architectural activities in connection with the planning, design, construction, alteration, code enforcement, surveying, testing of materials, contract administration and/or management of public works projects, including, but not limited to, buildings and other structures; streets, highways and bridges; sewer, water, and drainage pipeline systems; water supply; wastewater treatment; solid waste management; airports and parks; and site improvements.

Examples Of Knowledge And Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering and design analysis


• Knowledge of engineering and architectural procedures and principles


• Knowledge of construction practices and safety requirements


• The strength, properties, and use of materials in building construction


• Principles and techniques of personnel management training and supervision


• General knowledge of City, County, State, and Federal building codes and regulations and the principles upon which the codes and regulations are based


• Report and specification writing


• Plans and specification requirements

• Effective space utilization


• Contracts and the legal relationships between owner, architect, consultant, contractor and sub-contractor


• Drafting practices and techniques


• Program requirements


• Interrelationship between human and environmental factors as they apply to building design

• Principles and practices applicable to the structural evaluation and design of complex buildings and structures


• Construction code requirements including, but not limited to, occupancy safety, fire resistive construction, approved standards, and State disability accessibility requirements


• Building permit procedures used by local governments

• Prepare plans and specifications


• Review plans and specifications and recognize and require needed changes prior to approval


• Make estimates to materials, labor, and other elements entering into the cost of building construction, remodeling, and maintenance


• Supervise the work of office staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Current registration as a Civil Engineer or Architect in the State of California

AND

Two years experience in the design, construction, or plan review of multi-story buildings and facilities for human occupancy.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Special Requirements

License Requirement: A valid Driver's License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment to all positions in this class series.

• Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Certification Requirements: Per Assembly Bill 717, positions assigned to the Building Inspection Division are required to obtain a certification from a recognized state, national, or international association, as determined by the County, within two years of date of hire or assignment.

Some positions in this class series require incumbents to complete one year of verifiable experience in the appropriate field, and one year thereafter, to obtain certification from a recognized state, national, or international association, as determined by the County.

Any person currently and continuously employed by the County as an inspector, plans examiner or building official, for not less than two years prior to January 1, 1996, is exempt from the certification requirements as outlined above.

In addition, persons appointed to this class might be required to complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education every three years. The County may determine appropriate providers of continuing education such as community colleges or organizations affiliated with code enforcement.

Note: Failure to meet the required certification requirements may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Work hours: Frequent: working in excess of 40 hours a week; Occasional: working irregular hours, particularly during emergency situations.


• Emotional/psychological: Frequent: having public contact, making decisions effecting health and safety of employees/residents, responding to changing priorities.


• Visual: Frequent: good overall vision, reading, close-up work, and peripheral vision. Some positions require the ability to discern the full spectrum of colors.


• Hearing: Frequent: hearing normal speech and on the telephone


• Talking: Frequent: talking in person and on the telephone


• Mobility: Frequent: performing keyboard operations and sitting for long periods


• Occasional: walking on uneven terrain at construction sites, etc.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Application and Testing Information

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Note: This paragraph has been retained for context in the refined version.

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at [e-mail] or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions