Engineering Technician Level I​/II

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 7/22/2025, 8/5/2025 (Final)
Level I - $4,847.64 - $5,891.67/month
Level II - $5,575.00 - $6,775.56/month

Under supervision, Engineering Technicians Level I/II perform a variety of sub-professional engineering duties such as design assistance and drafting work in support of professional engineering staff. Assignments may include mechanical, structural, electrical, or instrumentation technical support work. Incumbents also perform engineering support work involving labor compliance, traffic usage analysis, plan & map checking, construction administration, drafting, condition compliance and conformance, and issuing permits and determining required fees.

Knowledge

of

• Principles of engineering
• Engineering, drafting, designing and mathematics techniques
• Specialized techniques in the use of automated equipment and standard applications software used in engineering projects
• Extensive knowledge of public works facilities construction techniques, methods, materials and equipment

Ability to

• Follow through and complete in assigned engineering support work as directed by professional engineers or higher level staff
• Consult with contractors and outside engineering staff to determine compliance with approved plans, specifications and County standards
• Interpret and explain pertinent laws, rules and County requirements to outside consultants
• Independently prepareanalysesand reports utilizing automated equipment and software
• Maintain sets of project records and prepare reports to maintain control of project progress
• Read, speak, and write English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of experience and education or training that is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities for this class. Typical ways to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Level I

Either: One year of full time experience in the class of Engineering Aide in Sacramento County Service.

Or :
One year of sub-professional engineering experience preferably involving public works facilities or structures work.

Level II

Either: One year as an Engineering Technician (Level I) in Sacramento County Service.

Or :
Two years of sub-professional engineering experience involving public works facilities or structures work.

Education Substitution: Completion of coursework in engineering or a related field at an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience. Related education substitutions for the required experience are computed on the basis of 3 semester units or 4.5 quarter units = 1 work month.

Note: If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please  or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.



Special Requirements


Driver's License: Some positions require a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher at the time of appointment.

Note: Failure to maintain the appropriate valid California Driver's License constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4.

Background/Criminal History: Applicants for positions assigned to the Department of Airports are subject to a criminal history record check in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration, FAR 107.11(f) and Sacramento County Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.  to apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum…