Currently, Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI) is recruiting for an extra-help (temporary) Engineering Technician position at either the I or II level. If you are interested in being considered at the II level of this opportunity, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitment being conducted for that level.
Engineering Technician Positions
Here at the County of Sonoma, Engineering Technician positions offer opportunities to gain experience in the field of sub-professional engineering. As you gain on-the-job training and experience, you can become qualified for higher levels in the Engineering Technician series. While all our technical and professional engineering positions require knowledge of algebra and geometry as well as the ability to accurately enter data, conduct reporting, and track and maintain project records, the County offers various starting points for you to begin exploring your career in civil engineering.
SPI’s Engineering Technician positions support the Construction Contract Administration, Engineering Design, Field Survey Crew, Materials Lab, and Transportation workgroups. They work in the office and out in the field, preparing improvement plans, specifications, and estimates and developing information necessary to obtain permits from regulatory agencies. They provide technical support of road design projects, including preparation of AutoCAD plan sheets and calculating quantities of materials needed. They produce a variety of exhibits, conduct record research, make determinations of right-of-way, and communicate with contractors, co-workers, management, outside agencies, and the public. Currently, SPI is seeking candidates who have a general understanding of construction standards, environmental compliance, and safety. The ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, highly effective communicators who possess experience with many of the following:
Accurately calculating mathematical quantities
Creating drawings, exhibits, and details in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Preparing hydrology and hydraulic calculations for determining drainage design
Working with survey principles and preparing Right of Way exhibits
Investigating and recommending traffic safety item installations
Using analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
Maintaining daily records
Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Temporary, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most employee benefits such as long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Temporary, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of one calendar year. These employees must be off of work for three months before they can be re-employed on an extra help basis. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage.
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 3/19/25