About the Position
The anticipated salary range for hire is $80,787.20 – $116,376.00annually based on experience. The top of the range for salary advancement is $134,721.60.
The County of San Luis Obispo is offering a career opportunity for Engineers to join our APWA accredited Public Works Department. The department is a professional team of 300 dedicated staff who serve the residents and visitors of the central coast. There are currently vacancies for Engineers in the Design and Construction Division and the Water Utilities Division.
Design and Construction Division Engineer: Engineers in the Design and Construction Division are part of a 20-person office and field staff team with various roles ranging from project management, plan/spec/contract development, and construction management. This vacancy is for either an office-based design engineer tasked with designing County transportation and utility projects, or a predominantly field-based construction engineer tasked with construction management and construction administration.
The design engineer will be responsible for developing plans, producing quantity/engineers estimates and technical specifications to be included in our construction contracts. The construction engineer will be responsible for ensuring contractor compliance with the contract documents, consultant management, and compliance.
The design engineer candidate should have a high level of design experience using AutoCAD/Civil 3D, enjoy working in an office setting designing public transportation and utility projects with necessary field visits sprinkled in. The construction engineer should have a high level of construction knowledge, understanding public entity contracts, especially Caltrans, and enjoy field work.
Depending upon experience and qualification, an engineer could be utilized in either role based on work-load requirements.
Please contact Ryan Monie, Supervising Engineer, at 805-781-5523 or RMonie@co.slo.ca.us with any questions regarding this position.
Click here to learn more about the Public Works Design and Construction Division.
Water Utilities Division Engineer: The Department of Public Works has an immediate opening for a Water Systems Engineer within the Department’s Water Utilities Division. The Water Utilities Division is responsible for the water supply management, operation, maintenance, and capital improvements for our water utility systems, including two water treatment plants, four retail water distribution systems, three water supply dams and reservoirs, and four wholesale water distribution systems.
The Water Utilities Division is seeking a staff level engineer to assist and support professional level engineers by performing technical engineering work related to water system operations, water treatment, water distribution, and reservoir operations. In addition, duties may include assisting with the implementation of small capital improvement projects associated with the various water systems managed by the Utilities Division. The ideal candidate has some experience with hydraulics, pumps, and pipelines but more importantly an interest in water, a self-starter, and values being part of a team.
Water Systems Engineers in the Utilities Division are responsible for:
- Engineering support for the effective operations of existing water, reservoir, and flood management infrastructure;
- Project management of operations and maintenance related projects.
- Tracking water deliveries and requests, completing, updating and/or implementing water system master plans, modeling of existing systems, capacity studies, evaluation of system to identify needed capital improvement projects and any financing needs;
- Supply and demand analyses to identify and facilitate emergency exchanges of water and other resiliency measures and identify opportunities, develop and implement water supply transfers as needed to maximize the beneficial use of available water resources from the District’s wholesale water systems;
- Support of stakeholder advisory committees related to the various water and reservoir systems
The Water Systems Engineer will be assigned to the team overseeing the operation of the District’s water systems for the Nacimiento Water Project, Salinas Dam, Chorro Valley Pipeline, and County Operations Center.
Please contact Anna McKenna, Supervising Engineer, at 805-781-1521 or AMcKenna@co.slo.ca.us with any questions regarding this position.
Click here to learn more about the Public Works Water Utilities Division.
Water Resources Engineer: Engineers in the Water Resources Division manage the development of water supply and flood management technical studies, sustainability plans and public engagement programs in order to understand conditions, set sustainability goals, identify solutions for achieving the goals and facilitate the initial implementation of those solutions. Multi-disciplinary skillsets are needed to provide the technical leadership services of this Division, including both knowledge application of water related engineering, regulatory and hydrology concepts, and application of communication, collaboration, and emotional intelligence best practices to facilitate relevant elected official, agency and public engagement.
The Water Resources Engineer will be assigned to the team engaged in long-term strategic sub-regional water supply and flood control planning. Work efforts may involve lead and/or support assignments related to:
- Development of feasibility studies, alternatives analysis and evaluations of specific solutions, including optimization of existing infrastructure and development of new water supplies;
- Technical evaluations, data interpretation, supply availability and demand analysis, conditions studies, recommendations for groundwater monitoring improvements/expansion, watershed/drainage and flood management studies;
- Initial implementation efforts, including development of agreements, establishing governance structures and funding plans;
- Administrative and planning activities, public outreach and stakeholder engagement with partner agencies, permitting and regulatory entities, interest groups/organizations, and advisory bodies.
- The Water Resources Division is seeking a staff level engineer with a passion for water to join the team’s mission to be an effective partner in achieving sustainable water resources for San Luis Obispo County. In addition to technical skills, the ideal candidate will be a team player, an effective communicator, and have essential personal qualities including integrity, initiative and reliability.
Please contact Angela Ford, Supervising Engineer, at 805-781-5139 or ARFord@co.slo.ca.us with any questions regarding this position.
Click here to learn more about the Public Works Water Utilities Division.
Job Perks:
- A 5% differential for a Professional Engineer License
- A hybrid schedule may be available
- Offices in Downtown SLO
- Up to 4 Weeks of Vacation (DOE)
- Full Benefits – Click here!
Click here to view detailed job description for Engineer I.
Click here to view detailed job description for Engineer II.
Click here to view detailed job description for Engineer III.
For more information regarding the Public Works Department, please visit our website at Public Works – County of San Luis Obispo.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the ability to: analyze engineering problems; make viable and sound technical recommendations; prepare reports; prepare plans and specifications; coordinate and manage the work and contracts of professional, technical, or specialty consultants; work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with others, including those of diverse perspectives using interpersonal skills; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; operate computer systems such as Computer Aided Design and Geographic Information System or database systems; work with community stakeholders and clearly present technical information to the public and decision makers.
Education and Experience
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Examples of qualifying education and experience include:
Engineer I:
1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field;
or
2. Possession of an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) Certificate or Land Surveyor in Training (L.S.I.T.) Certificate AND four years of paraprofessional level civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience.
Engineer II:
1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field AND one year of professional level civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience;
or
2. Possession of an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) Certificate or Land Surveyor in Training (L.S.I.T.) Certificate AND four years of paraprofessional level civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience AND one year of professional level civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience.
Engineer III:
1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, AND five years of professional level public works, civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience;
or
2. Possession of a valid California Certificate of Registration as a civil engineer, traffic engineer, land surveyor or other special licensure AND two years professional civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience. 
How to Apply
This is a continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at anytime without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged.
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.
Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov
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Veteran’s Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran’s preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959. Employer County of San Luis Obispo Address 1055 Monterey Street
Suite D-250
San Luis Obispo, California, 93408 Phone 805-781-5959
Website http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/
