Principal Engineering Technician

Description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
T he County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The County of El Dorado , Department of Transportation is responsible for funding, designing, building, operating, and maintaining the County Road System. El Dorado County's Road System currently consists of approximately 1083 centerline miles of paved roadway, 76 bridges, a multitude of storm drainage systems, and related transportation facilities.

ENGINEERING DIVISION
The Engineering Division provides planning, design, and construction management services within the unincorporated area of El Dorado County. Responsibilities of the Division include: delivering capital projects from initial planning phases through design and construction and post-construction environmental monitoring.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Under direction, has day-to-day supervision of an assigned technical engineering support unit and performs a variety of the most complex engineering technical work in the field and in the office.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Supervise and direct technical engineering support staff and activities, either directly or through subordinate lead staff.
• Plan, organize, train, review and evaluate the work of assigned staff; set priorities and follow up as required.
• Coordinate and oversee construction inspection, materials testing, contract administration, quality control, and record keeping for Capital Improvement Projects, Assessment/Mello Roos District, Road Improvement Agreements, and Class I and Rural subdivisions.
• Approve subcontractor and materials/equipment submittals.
• Review contractor compliance with safety requirements.
• Has responsibility for accurate record keeping on Federal Aid projects.
• Prepare periodic status reports regarding the assigned area of responsibility.
• Review and approve the issue of a variety of permits.
• Investigate complaints and permit enforcement problems.
• Receive and process all communications relating to accidents, safety, signing, striping, and other traffic issues.
• Analyze annual accident data and select locations for road improvements.
• Reviews and processes permits for road closures.
• Oversee the maintenance and updating of the traffic database.
• Perform a wide variety of professional engineering studies and assignments.
• Review plan, specifications and engineering estimates for construction related issues.
  

For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here .

The ideal candidate for this Principal Engineering Technician position in the El Dorado County Department of Transportation - Encroachments will have experience in the interpretation and review of civil engineering documents related to the construction of utilities. They will have experience in the development and issuance of project approval documents such as encroachment permits including creating permit conditions. They will have experience managing staff members. They will be knowledgeable in temporary traffic control standards, familiar with the use of Caltrans and local agency standards and specifications, and able to monitor construction activities and ensure compliance with engineering documents and industry standards. Construction inspection experience on roads and bridges is preferred, including familiarity with roadway construction, utility installations, and traffic control. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are key for coordinating with utility companies, contractors, staff, and property owners while resolving potential conflicts. A team-oriented professional, they will be committed to public service, safety, and infrastructure integrity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications:

Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in an engineering discipline OR

Possession of a valid California certificate as an Engineer-in-Training AND Three years of engineering or technical work at a level equivalent to the County's level of Senior Engineering Technician or Senior CADD Technician.

Additional work experience at a level equivalent to the County's Senior Engineering Technician or Senior CADD Technician may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

Other Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license. Some positions may require regularly lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to sixty (60) pounds.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Principal Engineering Technician as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept '.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at jenny.thomas@edcgov.us.

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred biweekly to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Training and Experience Evaluation
A training and experience evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Principal Engineering Technician. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

We currently have the following vacancies:

• One (1) full time vacancy in the Department of Transportation located in Placerville, CA.

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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.

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El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento International Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

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• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
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• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Basic Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
  
• County sponsored Wellness program
  
• Discounts on gym memberships
  

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement
  
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  
• Optional Life Insurance
  

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
  
• Floating Holidays
  
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
  
• Supervisory, Personal and Bereavement leave
  

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: 3/11/2026 4:06 PM Pacific

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• County of El Dorado

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