Supervising Engineer

The Job

FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION APPLY BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025.

We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step of $159,203 annually.

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Works is seeking a skilled and motivated Supervising Engineer to lead a team of professional engineers and technical staff. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects that enhance the safety and sustainability of our communities.

The Department of Public Works fosters a collaborative, forward-thinking culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth. Team members are encouraged to take initiative, solve problems creatively, and work across disciplines to deliver high-quality public service. Leadership is supportive and team-oriented, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and maintaining a positive work environment.

Under direction, the Supervising Engineer oversees an engineering section within the Public Works Department, supervising staff and delivering complex projects related to flood control, highways, traffic, solid waste, fire hazard abatement, and other public works programs. This position ensures that engineering functions are carried out efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards.

For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Engineer job description.

Opportunities Available in Multiple Divisions

Transportation Design Division:
Manages in-house and consultant design teams for capital improvement projects. Duties include consultant oversight, project delivery, construction support, reviewing external agency projects, and preparing bids, contracts, and Board items. Also responsible for maintaining design standards, quality control, and staff training.

Permits Division:
Oversees either the Transportation or Flood Control Permits section, supervising engineering and clerical staff. Responsibilities include processing encroachment and construction permits, addressing field issues, providing technical support, and coordinating with the public, County departments, and outside agencies.

Contracts Division:
Performs as resident engineer on construction projects, supervising inspectors and materials technicians. Handles plan and specification reviews, project advertisement, change orders, and coordination with contractors, design professionals, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
Visit the Public Works Divisions page to explore the exciting work happening across each division.

Why Choose DPW?

At the Department of Public Works (DPW), we do more than build roads and manage infrastructure-we shape the future of our region. Here's what sets us apart:

• Collaborative Culture: Work with a dedicated team that values communication, innovation, and mutual respect.
  
• Impactful Work: Lead projects that directly serve more than 2 million residents across one of the largest counties in the U.S.
  
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, flexible schedules, and wellness resources.
  
• Growth & Development: Access clear career pathways, professional development opportunities, and leadership training.
  

Check out the Engineer Career Ladder to see how your career can grow with Public Works.

Excellent Benefits Package!

Coming from the private sector? Join our County team today and enjoy all the benefits that come with public employment!

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement

• Medical and Dental: family coverage
• Vision: employee coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect attendance leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund

Click the link below for additional details:

Benefits By Occupational Unit : Supervisory Unit

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Incumbent must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.

Travel: Travel to various sites throughout the County is required; a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire. Mileage reimbursement is available.

Physical: This position includes the following demands: frequent sitting; occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuously reach or work below the shoulder level; must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision; occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less; occasionally work near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; occasionally exposed to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity; occasionally use protective equipment or clothing.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet all components within one (1) of the following option requirements:

Option 1: License: Must hold current status as a registered Professional Civil Engineer (PE) with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience working as a civil engineer or engineer in a closely related field.

Option 2: License: Must hold current status as a registered Professional Civil Engineer (PE) with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.

Education: Forty-five semester (68 quarter) units in civil engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework.

Experience: Four (4) years of professional experience working as a civil engineer or engineer in a closely related field.

Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education Degree Equivalency Evaluation: Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge in civil engineering and project delivery, along with proven leadership skills. They effectively manage teams and consultants, foster a collaborative work environment, and communicate clearly with both internal and external stakeholders. Sound judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to public service are key to success in this role.

Selection Process

Priority Application Review: Applications received by Friday, August 22 , 2025 will be included in the first review/processing of applications; subsequent reviews may be conducted as needed to meet business needs. Apply asap as recruitment may close at any time once sufficient qualified applications are received.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points.

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Supervisory Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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