Engineering Technician V (Public Works)

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

San Bernardino County is hiring an Engineering Technician V to perform complex technical tasks under supervision of a professional engineer. The role involves preparing maps, plans, and construction drawings with AutoCAD, and assisting in design modifications and cost estimates for civil projects.

The ideal candidate will have substantial civil engineering experience and experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, with emphasis on field investigations and exhibits for projects.

Qualifications

• Education: 15 semester units of completed college coursework in civil engineering or closely related field.
• Experience: Five (5) years of full-time technical civil engineering work experience.
• Substitutions: 1 year of additional qualifying experience may substitute for education; 15 more units or EIT may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare landfill plans and maps, right of way maps, cross sections, and construction drawings using AutoCAD.
• Assist in designing transportation and flood control facilities and preparing cost estimates.
• Coordinate with internal/external parties and assist in procurement processes.

Skills

Civil engineering fundamentals

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

15 semester units civil engineering coursework

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of applications are received

Engineering Technician V

The Department of Public Works is recruiting for qualified Engineering Technicians V to perform the most difficult and complex technical engineering tasks and responsibilities within a specific area of concentration. This position may supervise or assist in supervising lower level Engineering Technicians with preparing landfill plans and maps; preparing complex right of way maps, cross sections, and contour maps and/or exhibits for a variety of projects, and prepares preliminary plans and complex construction drawings utilizing AutoCAD. The Engineering Technician V also prepares final plans, profiles, and cross sections of transportation and flood control facilities; designs minor structures or facilities using accepted state or county standard plans; calculates vertical and horizontal alignments, hydrologic and hydraulic equations, earthwork and material quantities; prepares construction cost estimate; conducts field investigations; prepares exhibits and As-Builts; under general supervision of a professional engineer, makes design modifications of standards to meet local conditions and serves as project engineer on minor projects; assists professional engineers in identifying practical problems; writes and reviews special provisions for contract specifications; assists in conducting research for customer service requests. Assists with draft Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and Water Quality Management Plan. May conduct utility coordination and research including potholing coordination. Coordinates work with internal and external parties. May assist in the contract procurement process.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the Department as they occur.

For more information, refer to Engineering Technician V job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to Summary ofBenefits and the General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan.

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background: Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required, for which a County vehicle may be provided. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced by the individual providing the transportation and maintained during the course of employment.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must meet the education and the experience requirements listed below:

• Education: 15 semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in civil engineering, engineering construction technology, or a closely related field. College transcripts or list of completed college coursework MUST be included with your application if a degree has not been conferred. See Note below.
• Experience: Five (5) years of full-time technical civil engineering work experience which includes the application of civil engineering formulas, theories, and practices to construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work.
• Substitutions:
  • One (1) year of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education.
  • An additional 15 semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework as described above, OR successful completion of the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education and are subject to verification. Candidates with degrees completed outside the U.S. may be required to submit an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for application to advance in the selection process.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, engineering construction technology, or a closely related field, and experience working with government agencies.

EEO/ADA

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

Additional Information

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process