All Levels: Engineer I, II, III, IV:  Either A:  Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field (Job-related professional level civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis);  Or B:  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.

In Addition:

Engineer I: No additional experience required.

Engineer II:  One year of professional level civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience. (Possession of a Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, or two years of paraprofessional level civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience may be substituted for the required experience). 

Engineer III and IV:  Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer or Land Surveyor issued by the California State Board of Registration AND one year of professional level civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience.(Possession of a Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience.)

Engineer III:  One year of specialized professional level civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience such as serving as a resident engineer on small construction projects, experience as an assistant engineer on major construction projects, or project leader on a design project.

Engineer IV: Two years of specialized professional level civil engineering, traffic engineering, or land surveying experience serving as project or squad leader, resident engineer on major public works construction projects, or squad leader in the office of the County Surveyor.

Licenses and Certificates

A valid driver license is required at the time of application.  A valid CALIFORNIA driver license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Engineer I: Within six (6) years of appointment must obtain Registration as a Civil Engineer or Land Surveyor in the State of California, which must be maintained throughout employment.  The six year requirement may be extended up to an additional 12 months by the appointing authority. 

Engineer II: Within five (5) years of appointment must obtain Registration as a Civil Engineer or Land Surveyor in the State of California, which must be maintained throughout employment.  The five year requirement may be extended up to an additional 12 months by the appointing authority.   

Engineer III and IV:  Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer or Land Surveyor issued by the California State Board of Registration is required at the time of application and must be maintained throughout employment.

Other Specifications

Special Subclass Recruitment:
Recruitment for professional engineering positions may be conducted according to the engineering division or section in which a vacancy exists and the specific professional registration required.