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Engineering Technician

County of San Diego

San Diego, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,080–$98,363.20 Per Year
SKILLS
3D Design, Background Investigation, Budget Management, CCTV, Capital Project, Civil Engineering, Compensation and Benefits, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Construction Contracts, Construction Design, Construction Engineering, Construction Inspection, Construction Projects, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Diversity, Employee Orientation, Engineering, Engineering Drawing, Environmental Design, Land Development, Land Use, Leadership, Legal, Legal Research, LinkedIn, Materials Testing, Military, Public Works, Reporting Skills, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Surveying, Sustainability, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Translation Services
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
Today
Salary: $80,080.00 - $98,363.20 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 26381204
Department: Public Works, Dept of, Road
Division: Engineering Services-Rf
Opening Date: 05/15/2026
Closing Date: 6/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Summary

Excellent Career Opportunity

County of San Diego-Department of Public WorksENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III
Interviews will take place the week of July 6, 2026

The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications at time of appointment.

Future Salary Increases:

** June 2026 - 4.33% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + .83% Market Adjustment)

** June 2027 - 3.83% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + .83% Market Adjustment)
***This hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, pleaseindicatethe employee's name on your job application in the spaceprovided.***
The County of San Diego is seeking qualified applicants for Engineering Technician III. Employees in this job class perform technical and engineering work required for the enforcement, investigation, inspection, design, construction, and maintenance of engineering projects and records in office, laboratory, or field settings. The current vacancy is with the Department of Public Works. This eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies in either the Department of Public Works or Planning & Development Services.

Capital Improvement Program Position
The Capital Improvement Program is responsible for overall management and coordination of planning, budget, design, environmental clearance and permitting, right-of-way acquisition and utility coordination for a wide variety of capital projects, including road, bridge, flood control, drainage, airport, and wastewater projects. Some of the duties and responsibilities for this position include:
  • Preparing civil engineering design drawing with guidance from staff engineers
  • Utilize Civil 3D for infrastructure site plans to prepare plan and profile sheets
  • Prepare diagrams and exhibits using Civil 3D for design projects
Construction Engineering Program Position
The Construction Engineering Program provides administrative, technical, fiscal, schedule controls, and inspections for capital improvement construction contracts. Some of the duties and responsibilities for this position include:
  • Performing Resident Engineer and Inspector duties for a moderately difficult construction project(s) or as an assistant on a large complex project.

Read the job description for additional information on the job class such as essential functions and working conditions.

Hiring Process and Timeline:
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
I. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews.
Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
II. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
III. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications

1. Four (4) years of paraprofessional engineering or surveying experience performing one or more of the following: construction inspection; materials testing; field surveying; traffic data collection and analysis; drafting and statistical computations for design and public works projects; subdivision, parcel map and records of survey checking; and/or real property engineering involving legal descriptions, drafting and research; OR,
2. Four (4) years of college level coursework in engineering or surveying; OR,
3. Any combination of education and experience described above which equals four (4) years; OR,
4. One (1) year as an Engineering Technician II in the County of San Diego.
Note: Thirty (30) college semester units from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in engineering is considered equivalent to one (1) year of work experience.
Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Conditions of EmploymentAs part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provide is accurate and qualifying.

Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

Veteran's Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran's Preference Policy for additional information.

Military Skills Translator
Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Please go to the Military Skills Translator to access the tool.

Strategic Plan
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan () ().
Disaster Service Worker

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
Diversity & Inclusion
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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01

Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume," or "See Application," as these are not acceptable answers. Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be verified. Do you understand this information?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Please check the box that most accurately describes how you qualify for this position: NOTES: • Your degree or related coursework in engineering or surveying must be from an accredited U.S. college, university or possession of a certified foreign studies equivalency; • In order for your education to be considered, you must submit a copy of your degree(s), complete transcripts, and/or foreign studies equivalency report with your application. Please note that your degree verification must be in an unalterable format. • Your full-time work experience must be paraprofessional engineering or surveying experience performing one or more of the following: construction inspection; materials testing; field surveying; traffic data collection and analysis; drafting and statistical computations for design and public works projects; subdivision, parcel map and records of survey checking; and/or real property engineering involving legal descriptions, drafting and research; • Combinations of education and work experience must equal four (4) years. Thirty (30) college semester units in engineering is considered equivalent to one (1) year of work experience.
  • I have 4 years of full-time work experience as described above
  • I have completed at least 30 semester units AND have 3 years of full-time work experience as described above
  • I have completed at least 60 semester units or an associate's degree AND have 2 years of full-time work experience as described above
  • I have completed at least 90 semester units AND have 1 year of full-time work experience as described above
  • have completed at least 120 semester units OR have a bachelor's degree or higher as described above
  • I have one year as an Engineering Technician II with the County of San Diego
  • None of the above

03

Please provide the following information with regards to your para-professional engineering or surveying experience indicated in Question #2: 1) Job Title(s) 2) Employer Name(s) 3) Employment Dates - (mo./yr. - mo./yr.) 4) Your duties performed in the areas of: construction inspection; materials testing; field surveying; traffic data collection and analysis; drafting and statistical computations for design and public works projects; subdivision, parcel map and records of survey checking; and/or real property engineering involving legal descriptions, drafting and research. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
04

Please indicate your technical experience in the following areas:
  • Water and Wastewater Systems
  • Subdivision, parcel map, and records of survey checking
  • Mapping applications
  • Construction inspection
  • Materials testing
  • Field surveying
  • Drafting, Civil 3D and statistical computations for design and public works projects
  • Real property engineering involving legal descriptions, drafting and research
  • Traffic engineering
  • Traffic data collection and analysis
  • None of the above

05

For each box selected in Question #4, please describe your experience in the space below. Your response must include ALL of the following:1. Job title(s)2. Employer name(s)3. Length of experience (number of years and/or months)4. Describe your technical experienceIf you responded "None of the Above" to question #4, then enter "NA."
06

Do you have experience in mapping applications such as the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for gathering, managing, and analyzing data?
  • Yes
  • No

07

Do you have experience in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as the use of Accela, CityWorks, or any other related Maintenance Management Systems?
  • Yes
  • No

08

Do you have experience in condition assessment of water and wastewater systems, including the use of Close-Circuit-Televised (CCTV) Inspection Programs?
  • Yes
  • No

09

Do you have experience with a Subdivision Map Act, or public/private road standards of any County jurisdiction, including interpreting County Ordinances and Standards as it relates to traffic engineering, mapping and/or surveying?
  • Yes
  • No

10

Do you have experience conducting technical, historical, and/or legal research as it pertains to land use, land development, planning, traffic engineering, surveying and/or mapping?
  • Yes
  • No

11

Do you have experience writing or preparing technical reports?
  • Yes
  • No

12

Were you referred by a County employee to apply for this position? Note: effective September 9, 2022, County employees are eligible to earn cash awards for any candidates they refer to hard to recruit positions that are then hired.
  • Yes
  • No

13

If you responded "Yes" to the above, in the space provided please list the name of the County employee that referred you.
14

Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
  • San Diego County website
  • Governmentjobs.com
  • Veteran Outreach / FFSC
  • Mana de San Diego
  • Family, Neighbors, Friends
  • County Employee Resources Group
  • College/University Career Site
  • LinkedIn
  • County Social Media
  • Voice and Viewpoint
  • Other

15

If you answered "Other" to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity. If this does not apply, please indicate "n/a" below.
Required Question

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County of San Diego

We are committed to provide and retain a skilled, adaptable, and diverse workforce for County departments so they may deliver superior services to the residents and visitors of the County of San Diego.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
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