Job Description

Posting number: 1725SM-0826-080 (O)

Department: OC Public Works

Job classification: SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Public Works, Construction Maintenance

SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

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

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Senior Engineering Technicianpositions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Monday, September 7, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. (PST).

OC PUBLIC WORKS
OC Public Works (OCPW) provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, cities, and other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through the sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works’ guiding principles are safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and adaptability.

OCPW is a unique County department comprised of ten (10) service areas: Administrative Services; Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures; OC Construction; OC Development Services; OC Environmental Resources; OC Fleet Services; OC Facilities Design & Construction; OC Facilities Maintenance; OC Infrastructure Programs; and OC Operations & Maintenance.

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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.

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
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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.).

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.

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