Engineer I (Public Utilities)

EMPLOYER: City of Fresno

Requirements

Kickstart your engineering career with the City of Fresno! As an Engineer I, you’ll gain hands-on experience in civil, mechanical, structural, or traffic engineering, assisting with design, surveys, construction, research, or project management. You'll support a variety of engineering projects. Work under expert guidance and develop your skills in a dynamic, community-focused environment. Apply today!

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with civil, mechanical, structural, or traffic engineering projects under close supervision
• Perform engineering computations, cost estimates, and prepare plans and specifications
• Assist in reviewing construction documents for compliance with local, state, and building codes
• Help with traffic studies, accident analysis, and operational or planning surveys
• Create and review legal descriptions, prepare as-built drawings, and reduce survey notes
• Collaborate on the design and development of public infrastructure projects (e.g., roads, sewer lines, traffic signals)
• Provide input on traffic flow, parking, and roadway design for development projects
• Review subdivision maps, permits, and construction plans for compliance with safety and accessibility standards
• Perform advanced civil design work and project management for DPU projects, including water treatment, wastewater facilities, and pipeline systems, depending on assignment.
• Prepare feasibility studies, technical reports, construction documents, and oversee consultants on outsourced projects, depending on assignment.

Duties and schedules may vary by assignment and departments, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview.

Incumbents in the Engineer I class may be promoted to the Engineer II class upon successful completion of the probationary period, one year of experience in the Engineer I class and recommendation of the appointing authority. The current salary range for Engineer II is $8,579 to $10,429/mo.

Full job specifications may be viewed at:
https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Engineer-I_10_23.pdf

View “We Work For You” video to get an inside look at how rewarding it is to work for the City of Fresno: https://youtu.be/RjOUf52KPrk?si=NmkwtgYbTxdKcKOz

The current vacancy exists in the Public Utilities Department.  Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two years at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Environmental, Electrical, Traffic Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or closely related field;

OR

Possession of an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) Certification issued by the State of California Board of Professional Land Surveyors, and Geologists;

OR

Possession of a National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) Certificate or valid license as an Architect by the State of California Architects Board.

APPLICANTS QUALIFYING WITH EDUCATION, MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS
AND/OR CERTIFICATE/LICENSE (instructions below on how to attach documents). Applications lacking the attachment may be rejected.

Applicants who are on track to graduate within the next sixty (60) days are encouraged to apply and will be invited to the examination process. However, a confirmation letter or a copy of transcripts from your college or university must show that the majority of your degree units have been completed at the time of application, and that your Bachelor’s Degree will be conferred within sixty (60) days of the recruitment deadline. In addition, proof of degree must be provided by the time of appointment.
Failure to provide proof of a conferred degree will result in removal from consideration for the Engineer I position. This timeline may be extended at the discretion of the Personnel Director.
Some assignments prefer Civil Engineering degrees.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at the time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire will be required to provide proof of a valid driver's license and the current copy of their driving record.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Benefits

Healthcare Plan

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Retirement Plans