Engineer

Overview

The Fresno County Department of Public Works and Planning invites applications for the position of Engineer I. Incumbents are assigned to various programs including:
Construction Management, Design, Development Services & Capital Projects, Road Maintenance & Operations, Resources, and Water & Natural Resources/Community Development. The current vacancies exist in the Construction Management, Design, and Road Maintenance & Operations divisions. For vacancies in the Construction Management and Design Divisions, a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is preferred. Permanent status may not be obtained in this classification.

Incumbents must advance to the Engineer II classification within two (2) years from the date of initial employment or be rejected during the provisional appointment.

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Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at  Open the Job Information Flyer and click Apply to begin the online application process. Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at any time by logging on to

Education:

Possession of a bachelors degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, or Structural Engineering or a closely related field that is acceptable within the United States  accredited college or university system. Registration:
Valid certification as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the State of California, Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

License:
Possession of a valid Class C driver s license, or equivalent, may be required.

Note:

Permanent status may not be obtained in this classification. Incumbents must advance to the Engineer II classification within two (2) years from the date of initial employment or be rejected during the provisional appointment.

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
  • All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
• A copy of your degree or transcripts that verify possession of the required education; unofficial transcripts are acceptable. If education was completed outside the United States  accredited college or university system, documentation that the education is comparable to that received within the United States  system must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• A copy of your Engineering-in-Training certificate issued by the State of California, Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, if applicable
• Supplemental Questionnaire

• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
• Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
• Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
• Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.

Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

• Tentative Exam Dates:
  February 19 - 20, 2026
• Tentative Interview Dates:
  March 2 - 5, 2026

• The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.
• Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule
8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at  at least five days priorto the scheduled date or deadline.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable…