Field Engineering Aide: AutoCAD & Material Testing

Grow your technical experience with the County of Sonoma.

No work experience required!

Starting salary up to $36.15 per hour (salary negotiable within the established range).

Engineering Aides support the Construction Contract Administration, Engineering Design, Field Survey Crew, Materials Lab, and Transportation work groups. Duties include performing construction material testing on County roads and in the Materials Lab, conducting field surveys, processing survey data in AutoCAD, reviewing right‑of‑way maps, supporting staff with both field and office tasks, collecting data, and verifying calculations.

• Perform construction material testing on County roads and in the Materials Lab.
• Conduct field surveys and process survey data in AutoCAD.
• Review right‑of‑way maps.
• Support staff with field and office tasks, collect data, and verify calculations.

• Ability to gather and confirm field data, ensure compliance with plans and specifications, and perform PG&E invoice reviews.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to work independently and prioritize daily activities.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work cooperatively with applicants, industry representatives, staff, and other agencies.
• Training and/or experience using drafting software such as AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Passion for field work, interest in infrastructure construction and maintenance projects, patience, and a sense of humor for last‑minute assignment changes.

Extra‑help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Intermittent extra‑help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not receive most regular employee benefits such as long‑term disability insurance coverage, vacation accrual, participation in the County retirement program, or eligibility to take promotional examinations. They may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage. Intermittent employees are limited to a maximum of 1,380 hours within any twelve‑month period.

* Salary is negotiable within the established range. The position requires possession of a valid California driver’s license.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.