Principal Engineer Technician
Apply NowCompany: Riverside County, CA
Location: Riverside, CA 92503
Description:
Salary : $82,209.75 - $131,450.55 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 25-97434-02
Department: TLMA Transportation
Division: Traffic Operations
Opening Date: 01/29/2025
Closing Date: 2/17/2025 11:57 AM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Principal Engineering Technician to join the Traffic Operations Division in Riverside.
The Principal Engineering Technician will review sign and striping plans to ensure compliance with design standards for the County and contracted cities, making recommendations as needed. Additionally, they will develop cost estimates for various projects, coordinate projects with inspectors and developer agencies, provide technical and administrative support, review traffic signal and lighting billing, prepare maintenance agreements, and maintain updated data in traffic operations database systems. This position will also train, supervise, assign, and coordinate the work of technical staff in the Traffic Signal Division.
The Department seeks candidates with knowledge of Transportation Department and state standards and specifications related to traffic signal and traffic striping plans. Candidates with experience assisting in the preparation of traffic control plans and proficiency in Bluebeam and Excel are highly preferred!
Meet the Team!
The is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Supervise, review, analyze, and integrate the work of technical staff.
Consult with project coordinators or requesting agencies to define project scope, priorities and deadlines.
Solve difficult technical and scheduling problems.
Select and adapt plans, techniques, designs, or layouts for projects; develop cost estimates and scheduling for various projects; monitor quality and progress.
Coordinate the development, maintenance and implementation of new and/or computerized applications; compile and review field notes, write project status reports, standards, procedures, and analysis summaries.
Serve as liaison with Transportation and contracted cities and other entities.
Analyze technical engineering data and prepare reports and recommendations.
Review sign and striping plans submitted by outside agencies for accuracy and compliance with County standards.
Participate in the selection and training of subordinate staff; evaluate the work of staff and resolve problems or recommend corrective disciplinary actions; assign work to subordinate staff based upon technical qualifications.
Perform the most complex duties requiring extensive and thorough technical proficiency.
Contact contractors, inspectors and the public as required by the work; expedite the work of the crew by gathering and recording field data and by translating engineering plans and specifications into lines and grades for construction purposes.
Supervise and participate in the preparation and checking of legal descriptions, land division maps, records of survey, corner records, and right-of-way maps.
Interpret complex survey data, maps, deed, and title information; analyze and resolve discrepancies and refer more complex or sensitive issues to higher authorities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Experience: Five years of increasingly technical and responsible sub-professional engineering including at least one year at a level comparable to Senior Engineering Technician with Riverside County. (College level courses in civil engineering or closely related subjects such as surveying, soils mechanics, photogrammetry, mathematics, or hydrology may substitute for up to three years of the non-specialized required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of experience.)
OPTION II
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in surveying engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related field.
Experience: One year as a Senior Engineering Technician.
OPTION III
Certificate: Valid certificate of registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Land Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional engineers and three years of sub-professional engineering experience.
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Physical Requirements: This position may requires field work often on uneven terrain. Field inspections may be performed alongside highways, roadways, construction sites and other capital improvement project environments for the Transportation Department.Knowledge of: Civil engineering plans, maps and specifications; survey principles, problems, techniques, and practices; engineering mathematics of above average difficulty; the elements of civil engineering design; construction terminology, methods and practices; computer aided design and drafting as applied to civil engineering work; technical report writing; the principles of personnel supervision and employee training.
Ability to: Examine, analyze and process engineering data; perform survey field work; compile complex written technical reports involving mathematical computations; establish and maintain cooperative relations with representatives of departments and agencies; represent the department at meetings with other departments, agencies or the public; plan, organize, and supervise the work of subordinate personnel.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
General Information:
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
For questions regarding this posting please contact Angela Tavaglione at or at (951) 966-3590.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY - LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
01
Are you a current Riverside County Employee?
02
Select the answer that best describes your current driver's license status:
03
How many years of experience of sub-professional engineering do you you have?
04
What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university in surveying engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related field?
05
How many years of experience do you have in a lead or supervisory capacity with responsibility for overseeing technical staff which includes assigning/reviewing work, maintaining schedules and/or similar activities?
06
Do you have a valid certificate of registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Land Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional engineers?
07
What level of knowledge do you have of the Transportation Department and state standards and specifications as it pertains to traffic signal and or striping plans?
Required Question
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 25-97434-02
Department: TLMA Transportation
Division: Traffic Operations
Opening Date: 01/29/2025
Closing Date: 2/17/2025 11:57 AM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Principal Engineering Technician to join the Traffic Operations Division in Riverside.
The Principal Engineering Technician will review sign and striping plans to ensure compliance with design standards for the County and contracted cities, making recommendations as needed. Additionally, they will develop cost estimates for various projects, coordinate projects with inspectors and developer agencies, provide technical and administrative support, review traffic signal and lighting billing, prepare maintenance agreements, and maintain updated data in traffic operations database systems. This position will also train, supervise, assign, and coordinate the work of technical staff in the Traffic Signal Division.
The Department seeks candidates with knowledge of Transportation Department and state standards and specifications related to traffic signal and traffic striping plans. Candidates with experience assisting in the preparation of traffic control plans and proficiency in Bluebeam and Excel are highly preferred!
Meet the Team!
The is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Supervise, review, analyze, and integrate the work of technical staff.
Consult with project coordinators or requesting agencies to define project scope, priorities and deadlines.
Solve difficult technical and scheduling problems.
Select and adapt plans, techniques, designs, or layouts for projects; develop cost estimates and scheduling for various projects; monitor quality and progress.
Coordinate the development, maintenance and implementation of new and/or computerized applications; compile and review field notes, write project status reports, standards, procedures, and analysis summaries.
Serve as liaison with Transportation and contracted cities and other entities.
Analyze technical engineering data and prepare reports and recommendations.
Review sign and striping plans submitted by outside agencies for accuracy and compliance with County standards.
Participate in the selection and training of subordinate staff; evaluate the work of staff and resolve problems or recommend corrective disciplinary actions; assign work to subordinate staff based upon technical qualifications.
Perform the most complex duties requiring extensive and thorough technical proficiency.
Contact contractors, inspectors and the public as required by the work; expedite the work of the crew by gathering and recording field data and by translating engineering plans and specifications into lines and grades for construction purposes.
Supervise and participate in the preparation and checking of legal descriptions, land division maps, records of survey, corner records, and right-of-way maps.
Interpret complex survey data, maps, deed, and title information; analyze and resolve discrepancies and refer more complex or sensitive issues to higher authorities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Experience: Five years of increasingly technical and responsible sub-professional engineering including at least one year at a level comparable to Senior Engineering Technician with Riverside County. (College level courses in civil engineering or closely related subjects such as surveying, soils mechanics, photogrammetry, mathematics, or hydrology may substitute for up to three years of the non-specialized required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of experience.)
OPTION II
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in surveying engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related field.
Experience: One year as a Senior Engineering Technician.
OPTION III
Certificate: Valid certificate of registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Land Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional engineers and three years of sub-professional engineering experience.
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Physical Requirements: This position may requires field work often on uneven terrain. Field inspections may be performed alongside highways, roadways, construction sites and other capital improvement project environments for the Transportation Department.Knowledge of: Civil engineering plans, maps and specifications; survey principles, problems, techniques, and practices; engineering mathematics of above average difficulty; the elements of civil engineering design; construction terminology, methods and practices; computer aided design and drafting as applied to civil engineering work; technical report writing; the principles of personnel supervision and employee training.
Ability to: Examine, analyze and process engineering data; perform survey field work; compile complex written technical reports involving mathematical computations; establish and maintain cooperative relations with representatives of departments and agencies; represent the department at meetings with other departments, agencies or the public; plan, organize, and supervise the work of subordinate personnel.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
General Information:
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
For questions regarding this posting please contact Angela Tavaglione at or at (951) 966-3590.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY - LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
01
Are you a current Riverside County Employee?
- Yes
- No
02
Select the answer that best describes your current driver's license status:
- I have a valid California driver's license.
- I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
- I currently have a valid out-of-state driver's license, and I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
- I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California driver's license.
03
How many years of experience of sub-professional engineering do you you have?
- None
- Less than three years
- Three years or more but, less than four years
- Four years or more but, less than five years
- Five years or more
04
What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university in surveying engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related field?
- None of these apply to me
- Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units
- At least 30 semester or 45 quarter units
- At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units
- At least 90 semester or 135 quarter units
- At least 120 semester or 180 units
- I have my Associates degree
- I have my Bachelors degree
- I have my Masters degree
- I have my Doctorate degree
05
How many years of experience do you have in a lead or supervisory capacity with responsibility for overseeing technical staff which includes assigning/reviewing work, maintaining schedules and/or similar activities?
- None
- Less than one year.
- One year or more but, less than two years.
- Two years or more but, less than three years.
- Three years or more.
06
Do you have a valid certificate of registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Land Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional engineers?
- Yes
- No
07
What level of knowledge do you have of the Transportation Department and state standards and specifications as it pertains to traffic signal and or striping plans?
- I have not had experience, education, or training in this area.
- I have used this knowledge on the job under close supervision.
- I have used this knowledge on the job, independently on a regular basis.
- In addition to independently using this knowledge as a regular part of my job, I have supervised and/or trained others in this area.
Required Question