Engineering Technician

Final Filing Date:
Monday, February 23, 2026

Exam#: 26/43A23/01MZ

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The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) brings together a range of functions to ensure safe building construction, plan for future needs of the County, manage infrastructure and county facilities, and protect natural resources. The Department is responsible for public works, county roads and bridges, county parks, and county facilities.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department seeks to fill a current Engineering Technician vacancy. The Engineering Technician is a single level class routinely performing the most difficult, complex technical assignments. Work typically flows from a general assignment and incumbents are expected to perform their full range of duties under general supervision. The position requires use of judgment and on-the-spot decision making on technical engineering matters;

determines standard engineering practices to be applied to various engineering situations; and uses technical judgment to predict the future impact of actions taken based on some knowledge of civil engineering theory and experience. Positions frequently involve a high level of public contact for non‑routine cooperative problem solving.

• Prepare plans and/or specifications for routine maintenance or construction projects, assist in the design of more complex projects.
• Serve as resident engineer on minor projects or as assistant resident engineer on more complex projects; serve as encroachment or grading inspector.
• Conduct assigned phases of the traffic engineering program such as correctional analysis, classification studies or maintenance of records for maintained mileage of County roads.
• Perform project alternative feasibility analysis.
• Perform difficult, complex engineering calculations.
• Maintain engineering records and provide information and assistance to the public.
• May be required to prepare work orders and coordinate budgeting activities.

• Thorough knowledge of methods, practices, techniques and equipment used in field and office engineering work, inspection of public works projects and survey work.
• Algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Drafting techniques (manually and computer aided).
• Working knowledge of computers and application software for computer aided design, automated record keeping, report preparation, or service charge computations.
• Knowledge of third‑party Civil Engineering Software.
• Knowledge of California Coordinate System.
• Principles, techniques and theories used in the design, inspection and construction of roads, bridges and related public works structures.

• Perform a full range of engineering calculations.
• Operate drafting, surveying and other engineering equipment.
• Evaluate and draw logical conclusions from data.
• Read and interpret maps, deeds, legal descriptions, survey notes and engineering manuals.
• Operate computer equipment for input, retrieval, analysis of data.
• Prepare engineering reports, keep records and prepare survey notes.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Assign and check the work of others.
• Develop and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Operate computer equipment.

Approximately two years of experience performing duties equivalent to those of an Engineering Aide III in Monterey County.

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or provide suitable approved transportation.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view…