Senior Engineering Inspector

City of Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fresno is seeking a Senior Engineering Inspector to supervise inspections and contract administration for complex municipal capital improvement projects. You will review plans and specifications for engineering soundness and conformance to established standards.

The current vacancy exists in the Capital Development Department. The position requires advancing safety and quality through professional supervision, consulting with contractors and property owners, and ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in engineering inspection or contract administration of public works construction projects.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment.
• Eligible for Department interview and DOJ fingerprint process.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinates in inspections and contract administration for complex municipal capital improvement projects.
• Review plans and specifications for engineering soundness and conformance to standards.
• Provide consulting and inspection services to contractors, engineers, and property owners.
• Coordinate with City departments on inspection procedures.

Skills

Engineering inspection

Contract administration

Public works

Supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Description

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

The City of Fresno is currently recruiting a Senior Engineering Inspector. Senior Engineering Inspector is the first line supervisory level in the Engineering Inspector series. Incumbents supervise subordinates in performing inspections and contract administration for complex municipal capital improvement projects; reviews plans and specifications for engineering soundness and conformance to established standards; provides consulting and inspection services to contractors, engineers, and property owners on methods of complying with construction standards.

The current vacancy exists in the Capital Development Department.

Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent,
• AND
• Three (3) years of experience in engineering inspection or contract administration of public works construction projects.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and a current copy of their driving record.
• Eligibles certified for consideration for this position will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

The Examination Process

The examination process may consist of the following:

APPLICATION REVIEW - Qualifying Only

Applications submitted will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates may be invited to the panel interview. The selection will be based upon those applications and resumes which demonstrate the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills, and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for a proper evaluation.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%

A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related panel interview, which may be conducted online, to evaluate each candidate's knowledge of standard specifications and pertinent state and local laws; methods and practices involved in engineering and building construction and inspection procedures; effective employee supervision, selection, training, work evaluation and discipline. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience, and qualifications for the position of Senior Engineering Inspector. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The oral examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of: October 12, 2026.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.