Engineering Technician I

City of Bakersfield, CA; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bakersfield, CA seeks an entry-level civil engineer to support surveying, design, construction, and maintenance of Public Works and water projects. Tasks include preparing property descriptions, plats, and base maps, plus assisting in districts and assessments.

Strong CAD skills and foundational field experience are preferred. The role requires high school or GED, plus college work in engineering or related fields.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of college in an Engineering related field or four years of sub-professional engineering/field survey experience with two years CAD experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares property descriptions and drafts plats for annexations, public way openings and closing; drafts plans for public improvement districts.
• Performs research and verification of ownership, assessments, and base maps from tract maps and survey notes.

Skills

CAD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Two years of college in an Engineering related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD (AutoCAD)

Job description

SALARY:

$34.87 - $42.38 / Hour

OPENING DATE:

10/1/26

CLOSING DATE:

10/15/26 at 1 PM Pacific Time

THE POSITION:

Under general supervision, performs entrance-level professional civil engineering work in connection with surveying, designing, construction, and maintenance of Public Works projects and surface water and groundwater projects. Performs other work as required.

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting.

Essential Duties:Prepares property descriptions and drafts plats for annexations, public way openings and closing; Prepares descriptions both written and graphic for property to be deeded to the City; Drafts plans for public improvement districts; Prepares estimates; Calculates individual assessments; Performs research work in checking and verifying names establishing ownerships, assessed valuation and similar projects; Develops original base maps from recorded tract maps and field survey notes, data, and field survey information.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or G.E.D. equivalent, AND
• Four (4) years of experience performing sub-professional engineering or field survey work in a civil engineering environment including two (2) years of computer aided drafting experience, OR
• Two (2) years of college in an Engineering related field AND
• Two (2) years of experience as an Engineering Aide II or Computer Drafting Technician
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field may be substituted for the required experience
• Valid California Class "C" driver's license

ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (Weighted 100%): October 27, 2026 (Tentative)

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.