Associate Engineer/Architect

Sacramento County, CA; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento County is recruiting for building design, inspection, and related professional roles in the public works portfolio. The position emphasizes plan review for multi-story buildings, adherence to codes, and coordination with project teams to ensure safety and compliance.

Applicants must hold a CA civil engineer or architect license and have two years of relevant experience; continuing education and certification requirements apply per county policy.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Civil Engineer or Architect in the State of California.
• Two years experience in the design, construction, or plan review of multi-story buildings and facilities for human occupancy.
• Proof of requirements with the application; unofficial transcripts accepted for guidelines.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Building codes knowledge

Plan review

Team leadership

Report writing

Project management

Education

CA Civil Engineer or Architect license

Job description

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.

Knowledge of

• Engineering anddesign analysis
• Engineering and architectural procedures and principles
• 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

Applicable to all Options

• Engineering anddesign analysis
• Engineering and architectural procedures and principles
• 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

Building Design Option

• 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

Building Inspection Option

• 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

Ability to

• 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
• Prepare correspondence, schedules, and technical reports

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. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

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.

Notes: (1) Failure to maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4.

(2) 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.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

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 Job Applicant Accommodations