Salary : $76,190.40 - $102,731.20 Annually
Location : Santa Ana, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1725SM-0826-080 (O)
Department: OC Public Works
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

CAREER DESCRIPTION
SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

(Facilities Design & Construction)

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

THE OPPORTUNITY

OC Public Works, OC Facilities Design & Construction is seeking experienced Sr. Engineering Technicians to join its talented team. This service area provides professional architectural and engineering related services in support of vertical capital projects and programs to various County of Orange agencies.

The Sr. Engineering Technician performs specialized sub-professional office and field engineering work to support vertical construction projects and County energy initiatives. Incumbents in this class coordinate and perform the most difficult, responsible and complex assignments. The duties assigned require considerable knowledge of technical engineering methods and procedures. This position independently performs complex and specialized assignments, provides project leadership and facilitates training to junior-level staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

The most successful candidates will possess 3 or more years of experience related to engineering and design and/or civil engineering. A Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering, civil engineering, surveying, or mathematics may be substituted for experience. Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Architectural Design and/or possession of an Engineer-in-Training certificate conferred by the State of CA are highly desirable.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the candidate must possess the following core competencies:

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, mathematics, construction materials and methods
• Field experience and understanding of constructability issues
• Extensive experience with engineering software suites such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks (for clash detection)
• Knowledge of GIS applications such as ESRI
• Understand GIS standards for collaboration with BIM standards
• Understand the coordinate system to work with BIM setups
• Knowledge of plans, estimates, engineering reports and specifications

ANALYTICAL SKILLS AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS

• Ability to analyze data and establish criteria in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable criteria
• Ability to solve simple mathematical problems and perform precise engineering-related computations using algebraic, geometric and trigonometric formulas

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Effectively communicating orally and in writing with engineers, architects, contractors, developers, and consultants
• Maintaining and building relationships with local, state and federal funding agencies
• Advise and provide interpretation to others on how to apply policies, procedures and standards in specific situations
• Ability to communicate technical and complex information in a clear, easy to understand manner to a wide variety of audiences, including preparation of Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for projects
• Extensive experience drafting technical reports and correspondence
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and positive working relationships with others

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Experience in training and directing subordinate staff
• Ability to foster a team atmosphere and reward collaboration
• Ability to effectively motivate others to promote productivity and efficiency

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click for details on the Senior Engineering Technician classification, including the physical, mental, environmental and working conditions.

NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Application Appraisal Panel | AAP (Weighted 100%)
An Application Appraisal Panel (AAP) of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen and evaluate the application, and supplemental questionnaire for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above. Only the most qualified candidates will advance to the next step in the recruitment process or will be placed on the eligible list.

Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)
The Structured Oral Interview is a timed assessment. Applicants will provide answers to job-related questions, which will be rated by a panel of subject matter experts using standardized evaluation criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will move advance to the next step in the recruitment process or will be placed on the eligible list.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The County of Orange is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should notify the recruiter listed on the job posting as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the accommodation request may be required.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Zachary Gutierrez at or 714-667-1623.

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Briefly describe your experience with the following software applications (or similar): AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, ESRI. If you do not have experience with such software, enter "N/A."
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Briefly describe the types of vertical construction projects you have been involved with, and your specific role on those projects. If you do not possess such experience, please enter "N/A."
Required Question