Engineering Technician I​/II; Development

Position: Engineering Technician I/II (Development)

The City of Fremont's Public Works Department is recruiting for:

Engineering Technician I/II (Development)

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The Department

The Engineering Division delivers public infrastructure projects such as streets, storm drains, and City buildings. The team plans, reviews, designs, surveys, acquires property, manages construction, and provides inspection services. These projects are carried out through the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and private development.

The Ideal Candidate

The City is seeking a self‑motivated individual who is knowledgeable in engineering terminology and demonstrates a strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate should be comfortable engaging with residents, developers, and other stakeholders – responding to inquiries, explaining processes clearly, and helping customers with professionalism, patience, and a service‑oriented approach. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

A successful candidate may also possess a working knowledge of the private land development process and be able to assist staff engineers in reviewing public and private street improvement plans, encroachment permit plans, and grading and drainage plans.

First Review of Applications

The first review of applications is November 28, 2025
, at 12:00 p.m. (PT). This recruitment may close without notice thereafter – interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

Selection Process

The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Reasonable Accommodation

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494‑4660 or emailing human resources.

Contact Us

For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: human resources

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Class Specifications

• Engineering Technician I:
  Class Specifications | Engineering Technician I | Class Spec Details
• Engineering Technician II:
  Class Specifications | Engineering Technician II | Class Spec Details

This is a deep class series which includes Engineering Technician I and Engineering Technician II.

Definition

Under supervision, Engineering Technicians may work in any Engineering division including Design, Construction, Development, Transportation and Survey;
Technicians perform a variety of work to assist with the design and construction management of public works projects; may assist as needed with the survey crew; perform related duties as assigned.

Class Characteristics

These classifications represent the entry and second level in the technical engineering classification series; employees may advance from Engineering Technician I to Engineering Technician II based on departmental operational need and assessment of the employee's skill level. The position will report to an Engineering section head.

Essential Functions General Duties for both the Technician I and II in all assignments

• Operates a variety of office machines, calculators, personal computers and a variety of software applications.
• Makes initial review of project submittals and RFIs and routes correctly.
• Under the direction of a registered engineer, prepares manually or through CAD diagrams for field design changes.

Engineering Technician I Design Assignment

• Assists in the preparation of construction plans, specifications, and cost…