Salary : $76,032.00 - $144,072.00 Annually
Location : Redding, 96007, 96073, 96003, 96002, 96001, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 217-223-216_PW_102126
Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTYDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKSORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 2026SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION REGARDINGPOSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSERESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIREDFINAL FILING DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 2026, AT 5:00 PMSALARY INFORMATIONJunior Engineer: $6,336 - $8,087 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $36.55 - $46.66 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
Assistant Engineer: $7,123 - $9,091 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $41.09 - $52.45 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
Associate Engineer: $9,407 - $12,006 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $54.27 - $69.27 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
This position is in the UPEC - Professional bargaining unit. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit labor agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) for potential future salary increases:
The salary range consists of six (6) salary steps, with approximately 5% between each step. Newly hired employees are appointed at Step A of the assigned salary range. Employees are eligible for a merit-based salary increase from Step A to Step B after six months of satisfactory service. Thereafter, employees may be eligible for annual merit-based step increases, beginning one year from the Step B effective date, until they reach the top step of the salary range.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTThe Public Works Department is responsible for construction and maintenance of County facilities, including buildings, roads, bridges, and airports; and for managing permanent road divisions to provide maintenance of private roads on behalf of the citizens in those districts. The department employs engineers and technicians who prepare construction plans as well as supervise construction of these facilities. The responsibilities of County Surveyor, Road Commissioner and Chief Engineer of the Water Agency are administered by the department. The department reviews land development maps and improvement plans as well as survey mapping for compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and County Development Standards. Administration of the County's solid waste management functions including waste collection and ownership of an active landfill are the responsibility of the department. The County water agency is managed by the department. In addition, the Public Works Department oversees the operation and maintenance of several County service areas. These service areas include both water and sewer districts along with road, lighting, and flood maintenance districts. The department is responsible for Flood Plain Administration.
The Roads Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining about 1,200 miles of County roadways and associated structures. The budget unit for Roads is funded solely from federal and state sources.
The Facilities Management Division of Public Works provides for the maintenance, repair, and minor renovation of County buildings, parks, and grounds. In addition, the division also provides maintenance, custodial, and landscape services.
Fleet Management is responsible for maintaining and repairing a fleet of more than 375 County vehicles. Additionally, Fleet Management works closely with the Purchasing Unit within the Department of Support Services on buying new and replacement vehicles for the fleet. The County has a vehicle replacement program designed to keep the fleet modern and in safe working condition.
ABOUT THE POSITIONJunior Engineer: Under supervision, to learn to perform professional field and office engineering work in connection with the design and construction of roads, bridges, drainage and other public works facilities; to review and recommend conditions on various land use activities; and to do other work as required.
Assistant Engineer: Under general supervision, to perform professional field and office engineering work in connection with the design and construction of roads, bridges, drainage, and other public works facilities; to serve as resident engineer on construction projects; to perform engineering review and place conditions on various land use maps and improvement plans; and to do other related work as required.
Associate Engineer: Under direction, to perform professional field and office engineering work in connection with the design and construction of roads, bridges, drainage, and other public works facilities; to perform engineering review and place conditions on various land use maps and plans; to serve as resident engineer on construction projects; and to perform other related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSJunior Engineer: This is the entry-level class in the professional engineering series. Incumbents are expected to develop a variety of engineering skills and abilities and are gradually given more responsible assignments required for promotion to the next higher class of Assistant Engineer.
Assistant Engineer: This is the first working level in the professional engineering series. It differs from the Associate Engineer in that it does not require registration and is assigned work on projects for which relatively standardized methods exist.
Associate Engineer: This is the second working level in the professional engineering series. This class differs from the Assistant Engineer in that it requires registration and is in charge of the most difficult engineering projects.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIESDuties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Junior Engineer: Assists in preparing plans and specifications for the construction, alteration and maintenance of a wide variety of civil engineering facilities, including roads, drainage, bridges and buildings; assists in designing road improvements and prepares plans, profiles, cross-sections and other details, including quantity estimates; may act as resident inspector on minor construction projects; does responsible technical research and prepares reports; inspects construction work in progress for adherence to specifications; assists in preparation of progress payments, contract change orders, progress reports and other related documents; assists in reviewing and conditioning various maps and plans concerning land use activities; does other engineering work in a trainee and learning capacity, including working with subprofessional engineers.
Assistant Engineer: Prepares engineering designs on facilities and structures for roads, drainage, bridges, buildings, and other public works projects; designs road improvements and prepares plans, profiles, cross sections, and other details, quantity estimates, and horizontal and vertical alignments in curve computations; acts as resident engineer on construction projects; inspects construction projects in progress to secure compliance with plans and specifications; compiles project records, prepares progress reports, expenditure reports, contract change orders, progress pay estimates, and final project reports; does responsible technical research; performs engineering review and places conditions on records of surveys, parcel and subdivision maps, and use permits and other land use documents and plans; may supervise lower level engineering staff on assigned projects.
Associate Engineer: Prepares plans and specifications for the construction, alteration and maintenance of a wide variety of civil engineering facilities including roads, drainage, bridges and buildings; designs road improvements and prepares plans, profiles, cross-sections and other details, quantity estimates; acts as resident engineer on complex construction projects; inspects major construction projects in progress to secure compliance with plans and specifications; reviews plans prepared by private consultants to ensure their conformance with engineering principles and County requirements; reviews records of surveys, parcel and subdivision maps and use permits and other land use documents for approval of conditions; compiles project records, prepares progress reports, expenditure reports, contract change orders, progress pay estimates, and final project reports; does responsible technical research; may supervise lower level engineering staff and act for the section head.
QUALIFICATIONSAny combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Junior Engineer:Knowledge of: Basic principles of physics, chemistry and mathematics as applied to civil engineering; surveying, graphic statics, stress analysis and mechanics; strength, properties and uses of engineering construction and maintenance materials.
Ability to: Learn the principles and methods in the design and construction of public works facilities such as roads, bridges, drainage and other facilities; make accurate mathematical computations and engineering notes; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work; review and interpret land use maps and plans.
Assistant Engineer:Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and methods of civil engineering as applied to the planning, designing, and construction of complex roads, bridges, drainage, and other public works structures; modern standards of alignment and grade of roads; design principles, the strengths of materials, and the stress analysis in planning roads and structures; hydraulics and structural design of roads, bridges, drainages, or other projects.
Ability to: Design engineering plans and prepare specifications for roads, bridges, drainage, and other public works facilities; conduct technical engineering project planning work, make detailed analyses, and prepare reports; review engineering plans and specifications for public works facilities prepared by others; review land use maps and advise builders on construction requirements; inspect construction projects for adherence to contracts and specifications.
Associate Engineer: Knowledge of: Principles, practices and methods of civil engineering and land surveying as applied to the planning, designing and construction of complex roads, bridges, drainage and other public works structures; modern standards of alignment and grade of roads; design principles, the strength of materials and the stress analysis required in planning roads and bridges; hydraulics and structural design of roads, bridges, drainage or other projects.
Ability to: Design complex engineering plans and prepare specifications for roads, bridges, drainage and other public works facilities; conduct technical engineering project planning work, make detailed analysis and prepare reports; review engineering plans and specifications for public works facilities prepared by others; conduct surveys and prepare maps, legal descriptions, and other land survey documents; inspect major construction projects for adherence to contracts and specifications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSIt is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.Junior Engineer:A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, land surveying, or closely related field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university.
A valid certificate as an Engineer in Training issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists may be substituted for the specified education.
Assistant Engineer:A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, land surveying, or closely related field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university
AND one (1) year of professional civil engineering or land surveying experience.
A valid certificate as an Engineer in Training issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists may be substituted for the specified education.
Possession of a master's degree in civil engineering may be substituted for the one (1) year of required experience.
Associate Engineer:EITHERA bachelor's degree in engineering
AND two (2) years of professional civil engineering, land surveying, or mechanical engineering experience.
ORA master's degree in engineering and one (1) year of professional civil engineering, land surveying, or mechanical engineering experience.
ORSix (6) years of qualifying experience in engineering.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSJunior/Assistant/Associate Engineer:Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Associate Engineer:Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a professional civil engineer, professional land surveyor, or professional mechanical engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONSResponses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.
- Do you possess a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, land surveying, or a closely related field from an Accreditation Board
