Civil Engineering Technician I/II/III - Capital Projects Engineering- CPE

Salary : $97,963.00 - $118,961.00 Annually
Location : MSCS-69 Stony Circle Santa Rosa, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-27-39ASM-O
Department: Transportation and Public Works
Opening Date: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 07

About the Positions
Civil Engineering Technicians perform a variety of routine, intermediate, or advanced level paraprofessional engineering office and field work. Successful candidates will be appointed at the Civil Engineering Technician I, II or III level depending on level of skills and experience.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill multiple vacancies in Transportation and Public Works - Capital Projects Engineering (CPE) as well as any future regular or limited-term vacancies during the life of the eligible candidate list. Experience in design, construction and/or inspection of public projects such as pavement restorations, traffic calming, active transportation, water, sewer, storm drain, traffic signals, bridges, and buildings. Additionally, experience with AutoCAD, and land surveying technology (both office and field) are all relevant to the vacancies in CPE.

If you are interested in one of these positions or a possible future Civil Engineering Technician position at the City, should one become available, including transfer opportunities, you are strongly encouraged to apply now.

The Ideal Candidate(s):
In addition to the required qualifications below, the ideal candidate(s) will:

• Have experience in civil engineering design and construction practices.
• Possess knowledge of, and experience in, mathematics, computer-aided design, surveying, materials testing, etc.
• Possess strong technical analysis skills.
• Be self-motivated and highly detail oriented.
• Have the ability to perform established duties independently, as well as work collaboratively within the team.
• Demonstrate effective and efficient communication skills.

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I:
This is the entry level class in the Civil Engineering Technician series and does not require previous specialized experience. Incumbents will be provided appropriate training in the functions of their area of assignment to enable them to gather, analyze and monitor routine data and formulate recommendations based on established criteria. This classification is distinguished from the class of Civil Engineering Technician II in that the technical work assignments of the latter are performed more independently and incorporate previously learned practices and principles.
To view the complete detailed job description, please click HERE.

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II:
This is the intermediate level class in the Civil Engineering Technician series. Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the class of Civil Engineering Technician I, or, when filled with a candidate from the outside of the City, requires prior related work experience. A Civil Engineering Technician II works under general supervision and utilizes the principles and practices of engineering to gather, analyze and monitor simple to moderately complex engineering related data. Recommendations are formulated using established criteria or from previous on-the-job experiences. This class is distinguished from Civil Engineering Technician I in that the routine technical work assignments of this classification are performed more independently. This classification is distinguished from the Civil Engineering Technician III classification in that new or more complex technical work assignments of the Civil Engineering Technician II classification are observed and reviewed upon completion.
To view the complete detailed job description, please click HERE.

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III:
This is the full journey level class in the Civil Engineering Technician series. Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the class of Civil Engineering Technician II or, when filled from the outside, require significant prior related work experience. Working under direction, a Civil Engineering Technician III utilizes the principles and practices of engineering to independently gather, analyze and monitor a full range of engineering related data. Recommendations are formulated using independent judgment and from previous on-the-job experience. This class is distinguished from Civil Engineering Technician II in that the technical work is more complex and performed independently or with minimal supervision.

To view the complete detailed job description, please click HERE.
HOW TO APPLY:Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses to these questions will be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, or responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.

THE SELECTION PROCESS:The selection process will include a minimum qualifications assessment; and may also include an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department selection interviews.
For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Alberto Sanchez at Asanchez@srcity.org.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed below are specific to Civil Engineering Technician III and these duties may/or may not be performed by Civil Engineering Technicians I & II. For specific duties related to Civil Engineering Technician I & II, please visit the links referenced above to review the detailed job descriptions for each level.

Examples of Essential Duties (all positions):

The following duties are considered essential for this job classification:

• Research, file, retrieve, review and/or prepare a variety of engineering maps, documents, records, reports, and correspondence.
• Operate computer-aided design, modeling and/or other application programs.
• Respond to complaints and inquiries from other departments, outside agencies, and the public concerning engineering activities.
• Locate utilities, easements, property lines, and/or other information on plans.
• Perform and check mathematical, computer, and/or statistical calculations used in engineering tasks.
• Perform field investigations and/or inspections of existing conditions and new construction.
• Collect, compile, and/or analyze data and/or field samples.
• Notify contractors of discrepancies between work performed and the approved plans, specifications, and standards.
• Review drawings and improvement plans for conformance with established engineering standards.
• Provide technical direction to less experienced staff.
• Prepare program and project schedules.

In addition to the duties listed above, the following duties are considered essential for the following divisions:
Capital Projects Engineering
Project Development:

• Assist in the relative tasks from project planning through construction during implementation of engineering contracts.
• Assist in preparing project initiation documents, including but not limited to the schedule, cost estimate, project maps, PowerPoint presentations, and other supporting documents.
• Assist in drafting and releasing Requests for Proposals, reviewing consultant proposals, and giving feedback for contract negotiations.
• Review improvement plans and project specifications for conformance with established engineering standards and city codes.
• Review engineering estimate for conformance with project specifications, including quantity checking.
• Research necessary environmental permits, and process permit applications and other associated documents.
• Locate utilities, easements, property lines, and/or other information within archived records.
• Coordinate public works and utility activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies.
• Submit permit applications and supporting documentation to various inside and outside organizations.
• Perform soil contamination research for given project areas and draft supporting documentation.
• Support public participation efforts by drafting and sending letter to community members.
• Provide updates to the public facing CIP project website.
• Coordinate plan review distribution to appropriate staff and departments and compile comments into one document, and document comments received in the CIP project directory.
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of City's Design & Construction Standards, including sections association with roadway, traffic, sewer, water & storm drain projects.
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and standards for Water Distribution and Water Collection Systems and related resource material.

Construction & Inspection:

• Perform site constructability review.
• Perform inspection for roadway, water, sewer, storm water, grading and erosion control, and other public infrastructure projects.
• Ensure quality control of projects as well as public safety aspects while under construction.
• Complete daily inspection and field activity reports.
• Document photos of daily construction activities.
• Perform stormwater management inspections, as needed, and inform engineer of any issues.
• Act as liaison between City staff and professional consultant construction manager and inspector; provide coordination support and overall assistance as needed.
• Understand and maintain appropriate communication channels established by the project engineer.
• Participate in construction meetings and provide input/recommendations as necessary to assist with or resolve construction related matters or conflicts.
• Perform meter and tie-in inspections according to established procedures by insuring installations meet City Design & Construction Standards or approved plans and assuring adequate notification of service interruptions or items needing correction are given to customers.
• Function as a backup resource for construction inspection duties when all other field inspection staff are unavailable, including staff from Engineering Development Services.

Project Closeout:

• Complete and archive all applicable design and construction documents, and final record drawings consistent with Department archiving procedures.

Survey Section:

• Act as the Survey Party Chief and/or a chain, rod, or instrument-person.
• Provide field and record information to be used in production of engineering drawings.
• Perform topographic, boundary, control and construction surveys.
• Perform construction staking.
• Perform duties typically associated with land surveying activities.

Additional Duties:

In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Duties Section, each employee in this classification may perform the following duties in the department and section assignments specified. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned.

• Develop and revise design standards, Standard Plans, specifications, and Engineers Approved lists.
• Process permit applications and issue permits.
• Determine and collect fees.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of engineering contracts.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Knowledge of: Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques of construction inspection; trigonometry as applied to the computations of angles, areas, distances, and traverses; principles and practices of surveying; materials sampling and testing methods; engineering design and construction practices; computer-aided design and other general engineering computer software application programs, including spreadsheets and word processing; quantity and cost estimating; customer service techniques; principles of statistics and mathematics as applied to engineering tasks.
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