Engineer I/II/III (Department of Public Works)

Salary : $67,392.00 - $130,728.00 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-16907/16908/16909DPW-01
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 02/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

The Job
The County of San Bernardino Wants You to Join Our Team!
Recruitment Bonus - Newly hired employees (Engineer II & III) from this recruitmentmay be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000 ($1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours.)

Referral Bonus - Current employees in a regular position who refer a qualified candidate for this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $750 per referral ($250 upon hire, $500 upon new employee completing 2,080 hours)*
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking dynamic and detail-oriented Engineers I/II/III to join our team and play a vital role in delivering infrastructure solutions that enhance safety, sustainability, and quality of life for our communities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact public works projects across the largest geographic county in the contiguous United States.

At DPW, we cultivate a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, professional development is supported, and your ideas can make a real difference. Whether you're just starting your engineering career or looking to advance to more complex work, we have opportunities that match your skills and ambitions.
About the Position

Under the guidance of experienced supervisors and engineering managers, Engineers at DPW perform a broad range of duties related to the planning, design, and review of public infrastructure. From roads and bridges to flood control systems and traffic safety enhancements, you'll be directly involved in work that shapes our region.

Engineer I/II/III is a flexibly staffed series. Placement is based on qualifications and experience, with clear promotional opportunities as your career progresses.
Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Designing roads, bridges, storm drains, debris basins, channels, landfills, and other public infrastructure
• Preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction projects
• Conducting engineering analysis using CAD and design software
• Performing traffic studies, modeling, and signal design
• Reviewing development plans and analyzing impacts on County infrastructure
• Coordinating with public agencies, private developers, and internal departments
• Preparing technical reports, documentation, and permit applications
• Serving as assistant resident engineer or project inspector as needed
• Guiding the work of engineering technicians and junior staff

INITIAL APPOINTMENT/ADVANCEMENT

Employment within the County offers Engineers excellent opportunities for advancement within the series as well as advancement into leadership roles. Engineers are hired at the levels listed below, and advance within the series, according to their qualifications. Incumbents may advance within the series upon meeting qualifications for the higher levels and receiving a satisfactory work progress report. Employees may attain regular status at each level upon satisfactory completion of a probationary period. Click on Job Titles below for more information:
Areas of Opportunity

Openings are available across several Public Works divisions:

Transportation Planning

Prepare project scopes and cost estimates, coordinate with agencies, assist with budgets, maintain records, and review plans and proposals.

Transportation Design
Assist with the in-house and consultant-led design of road and bridge projects. Contribute to plan preparation, construction support, and design reviews.

Traffic Engineering
Conduct traffic data analysis, design traffic control devices, and enhance roadway safety through engineering solutions.
Visit the page to explore the exciting work happening across each division.
Why Choose San Bernardino County DPW?

Make an Impact: Be part of meaningful projects that serve over 2 million residents.

Supportive Team Culture: Collaborate with knowledgeable professionals who are passionate about public service.

Career Growth: Access a well-defined career ladder, ongoing training, and promotional opportunities.

Great Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, generous retirement plans, paid time off, flexible schedules, and comprehensive health benefits.
Excellent Benefits
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Incumbent must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.
Travel: Travel to various sites throughout the County is required; a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire. Mileage reimbursement is available.
Physical: This position includes the following demands: frequent sitting; occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuously reach or work below the shoulder level; must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision; occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less; occasionally work near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; occasionally exposed to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity; occasionally use protective equipment or clothing.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet ONE of the following education requirements along with the corresponding experience and certification/license requirements for each level:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT OPTION 1: If applicant possesses a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field, then they must meet the following experience and certification/license requirements:
-AND-
Experience

Certification/License
Engineer INo experience is required.
No certification or license is required.
Engineer II
One (1) year of professional experience working as a civil engineer or a closely related field of engineering.

Possession of Engineer-in-Training (EIT) -OR- Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) certification.
Engineer III
Two (2) years of professional experience working as a civil engineer or a closely related field of engineering.

Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT OPTION 2: If applicant possesses Forty-Five semester units (68 quarter units) in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, of which 35 units must be upper division, then they must meet the following experience and certification/license requirements:
-AND-
Experience

Certification/License
Engineer I
Two (2) years of professional experience working as a civil engineer or a closely related field of engineering.

No certification or license is required.
Engineer II
Three (3) years of professional experience working as a civil engineer or a closely related field of engineering.

Possession of Engineer-in-Training (EIT) -OR- Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) certification.
Engineer IIIFour (4) years of professional experience working as a civil engineer or a closely related field of engineering.
Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.
Experience Substitution: Every four (4) years of experience as an Engineering Technician IV or higher with San Bernardino County may be treated as equivalent to one (1) year of the required engineering experience.
Education Substitution: Possession of Engineer-in-Training (EIT) -OR- Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) certification may substitute the upper division requirement.
Note: Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework unless the candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in a qualifying area. Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Degree Equivalency Evaluation: Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited school in Civil Engineering is highly desirable.

Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline.
Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Professional Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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List your college coursework in the box below, including any courses in engineering or a related field. List the school, course title and number, and number of units (semester or quarter) earned. Example: CSUSB, Intro to Engineering, ENG 100, 4 qtr unitsYou may also attach copies of your college transcripts in lieu of listing coursework. Candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field do not need to provide list of coursework. If none, indicate N/A.
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If your degree or coursework was completed outside of the United States, you must submit your Education Equivalency Evaluation with your application; otherwise your application will not be considered.

• I have submitted my Education Equivalency Evaluation with my application.
• The Education Equivalency does not apply to me.

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Indicate which of the following you possess:

• FE/EIT (Fundamentals of Engineering/Engineer in Training)
• Professional Engineer License
• Other
• Not Applicable

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If you checked "Other" above, indicate the certification you currently possess. If none, indicate N/A.
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If you have an FE/EIT certificate, provide your certificate number, date of issuance, and issuing agency. If none, indicate N/A.
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If you possess a California Professional Civil Engineer License, list your registration number and expiration date. If none, indicate N/A.
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If you have a Professional License in another state, indicate the state and license number. If none, indicate N/A.
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Check the boxes of computer programs with which you have experience.

• Computer-aided Drafting and Design
• Geographic Information Systems
• Spreadsheets
• Databases
• None

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Special Skills: Some positions require specialized work experience. To be considered for a special skill, candidates must complete the supplemental question for that skill. Employers listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Work Experience.

• I understand.

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Indicate your Special Skills by checking the appropriate boxes:

• Traffic Engineering
• Transportation Design
• Hydrology/Water Resources
• Flood Control Design
• Sanitary Landfill Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Surveying/Right-of-Way
• Contracts/Inspections/Permits
• Project/Program Management
• Transportation/Flood Control Planning/Budget
• No Special Skills

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Engineer Level - Initial Placement: Candidates may be hired at the Engineer I, II or III Level depending on qualifications and in accordance with the requirements as specified on the announcement/relevant job description. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide a complete work history and demonstrate that they meet any additional requirements which may be considered for placement on their application.

• I understand the information above and have provided a complete work history and specified any additional requirements necessary to demonstrate my qualifications.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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