Public Works Engineer I / II / III (County Classification : Engineer I / II / III)

About the Position

About the Position :  The County of San Luis Obispo is offering a career opportunity for Engineers to join our APWA accredited Public Works Department. The department is a professional team of 300 dedicated staff who serve the residents and visitors of the central coast. Engineering positions are available on several project teams that plan, design, and construct public infrastructure projects throughout the county. There are opportunities to work across the entire project delivery process on a range of capital improvement projects, including roads, bridges, drainage, flood control, airports, water and wastewater infrastructure.  Design Engineer – Design and Construction Division :   Design and Construction Division Engineers in the Design and Construction Division are part of a 20-person office and field staff team with various roles ranging from project management, plan / spec / contract development, and construction management. This vacancy is specific to an office design engineer tasked with designing County transportation and utility projects. As an engineer in this role, you will be responsible for developing plans, producing quantity / engineers estimates and technical specifications to be included in our construction contracts. The ideal candidate should have a high level of design experience, and enjoy in-office design work with necessary field visits sprinkled in. They ideally thrive in a team environment and are eager to learn and share new ideas with the team. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of AutoCAD / Civil 3D, spec writing in Caltrans format, public transportation and utility design experience, and accurately calculating quantities / estimates. Please contact Ryan Monie at 805-781-5523 or   with any questions regarding this position.  to learn more about the Public Works Design and Construction Division. Transportation Project Engineer – Project Delivery Division :   The Transportation Project Delivery Team within the Project Delivery Division is responsible for the planning, management, programming, design, and construction of capital improvement projects for County-wide transportation infrastructure. Project Delivery staff manage and facilitate project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure the successful delivery of capital improvement projects on County-owned roads.

The team's responsibilities for transportation capital projects include : Project Management and Oversight : Procurement, administration, and management of Local, State, and Federal funds for Capital Improvement Projects during the planning, design, bidding and construction phases of projects. Including allocation of project staff and / or consultants. Project Outreach and Coordination : Project presentations / outreach to stakeholders, community advisory groups, community service districts, cities, various County divisions and departments, state / federal agencies, and funding organizations. Administration of Project Funding : Contract administration and coordination of local, state, and federal processes, procedures, documents, authorizations, approvals. Overall management of project funding. Please contact Aaron Yonker at 805-781-4644 or   with any questions regarding this position.  to learn more about the Public Works Project Delivery Division.

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Note : This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

The Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate must have practical knowledge and experience with general civil engineering practice, which can include project management, design, or construction engineering. In addition to technical experience, the following professional traits are also important :

• The ability to work cooperatively within a multi-discipline team to meet goals and deadlines while producing a quality work product.
• Good communication skills to express verbally and in writing the expectations or results of project deliverables.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to completing assigned work, problem solving and taking on new opportunities. Education and Experience

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Examples of qualifying education and experience include :

Engineer I :

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field; or

2. Possession of an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) Certificate or Land Surveyor in Training (L.S.I.T.) Certificate AND four years of paraprofessional level civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience.

Engineer II :

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field AND one year of professional level civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience; or

2. Possession of an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) Certificate or Land Surveyor in Training (L.S.I.T.) Certificate AND four years of paraprofessional level civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience AND one year of professional level civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience.

Engineer III :

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, AND five years of professional level public works, civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience; or

2. Possession of a valid California Certificate of Registration as a civil engineer, traffic engineer, land surveyor or other special licensure AND two years professional civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience.

How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page.  Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at . Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

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Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates

A valid  CALIFORNIA  driver license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Some positions may require a valid California Certificate of Registration as a civil engineer, traffic engineer, land surveyor or other special licensure. If this is required, it must be in possession at the time of appointment and maintained throughout employment.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail for more information.

Veteran's Preference Points

If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.