Engineering Technician V (Public Works) Salary $76,419.20 - $105,081.60 Annually
Location Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type Full-time
Job Number 26-05142DPW-01
Department DPW-Surveyor
Opening Date 02/28/2026
Closing Date Continuous
Benefits
Questions
The Job
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.
Eligible List
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 the Engineering Technician V job description.
Excellent Benefits
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) 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.
Minimum Requirements
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.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree in civil engineering, engineering construction technology, or a closely related field, and experience working with government agencies.
Selection Process
Application Procedure
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated.
Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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.
Guide to Completing a County Job Application Applicant Information and the County Employment Process Technical & Inspection Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information.
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Instructions:
The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted.
Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
I have read and understand the above statement.
Travel
Do you possess a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance?
Yes No
Education
Indicate your level of education. Check all that apply.
Bachelors degree or higher in Civil Engineering and/or Engineering Construction Technology Bachelors degree in a related field 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in civil engineering, engineering construction technology, or a closely related field 15 semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in civil engineering, engineering construction technology, or a closely related field I have successfully completed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination. I do not have any related coursework or education.
Coursework
List your college coursework in the box below, including any courses in civil engineering, engineering construction technology, or a closely related field. Include the following information: school where completed, course title/number/subject, and number/type of units (semester or quarter). Example: CSUSB, Intro to Engineering, ENG 100, 4 qtr units You may also attach a copy of your transcripts instead of completing this section. Candidates who possess a Bachelors degree in engineering, construction technology, or a closely related field do not need to provide list of coursework.
Education Equivalency Evaluation
If your degree and/or course work was completed outside of the United States, you may be required to submit your Education Equivalency Evaluation to advance in the selection process. You are encouraged to attach your Education Equivalency Evaluation if you have one. Please indicate if you have attached an electronic copy of the Education Equivalency Evaluation to your application below:
Yes, I have attached an electronic copy of my Education Equivalency Evaluation to my application. No, I have not attached my Education Equivalency Evaluation to my application. I understand an Education Equivalency Evaluation may be required for my application to advance at any point in the selection process. The Education Equivalency does not apply to me.
Check the boxes in which you have at least 5 years of experience. Ensure experience you checked is included in the work experience section of your application.
Prepare various report figures, maps and forms and design plans using CAD Conduct field reviews Compute quantities and prepare engineers estimates Perform research in existing regulatory documents and engineering reports Interact with public and other County governmental agencies Write correspondence and coordinate utility protection or utility relocations Design Flood facilities Design Road facilities Assist in writing and reviewing special provisions for contract specifications Prepare right of way legal descriptions, documents, maps and exhibits for flood projects & road design