| Location | Sacramento, CA |
| Salary | $66,104.19–$93,015.23 Per Year |
Junior Engineer (Development Services)
Salary
$66,104.19 - $93,015.23 Annually
Location
Sacramento, CA
Job Type
Full-Time Career
Job Number
011010-26-DOU-3
Department
Utilities
Division
Development Services
Opening Date
11/10/2026
Closing Date
12/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice
The Junior Engineer position is in the Development Review Section within the Engineering and Water Resources Division of the Department of Utilities (DOU). The position is primarily responsible for subdivision plan review related to water, wastewater, and drainage requirements, in addition to reviewing construction material submittals, as well as addressing Requests for Information (RFI) during construction. The position also includes answering DOU (water, wastewater & drainage) related questions and providing general customer service. In addition, this position will also assist in commercial building permit reviews and ensuring all assigned plan checks are completed accurately and meet the 90% on-time review requirement. They will also be responsible for coordinating with DOU field staff, reviewing proposed abandonments of DOU infrastructure, DOU Encroachment Permit Review, creating fee estimates, among other duties assigned.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate will have some development plan review and/or plan creation experience related to water, wastewater and drainage infrastructure; be highly motivated, self-starter, team player, who is capable of meeting deadlines and learning on the job.
DEFINITION
The purpose of this position is to perform entry-level professional civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering work in the design, plan review, technical investigation, and construction of projects, or implementation of environmental regulatory programs in the areas of traffic, transportation, water resources, or structural engineering.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Junior Engineer is an entry-level classification filled with multiple incumbents. Incumbents are responsible for performing the less complex office and field civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering work under general supervision. Assignments are generally routine or closely related within a framework of established procedures. This classification is distinguished from the next higher-level classification of Assistant [Civil; Electrical; or Mechanical] Engineer in that the latter is responsible for moderately difficult professional engineering work and expected to operate with a more thorough understanding of engineering design and processes.
Some positions in the [Civil; Electrical; and Mechanical] Engineering classification series are flexibly staffed at the Junior, Assistant and Associate levels. Appointment to the higher classification requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the classification and meet the qualification standards for the classification.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Direct supervision is provided by an Associate [Civil; Electrical; or Mechanical] Engineer or other higher-level personnel. This classification does not supervise.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the classification. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this classification.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Skill in:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an engineering discipline.
Experience:
None
Substitution:
Para-professional engineering experience in the area of assignment (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical) may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
OR
Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate may substitute for education.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
PROOF OF CERTIFICATION
Should certification and/or license be used to qualify for this position, then proof of said certification and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Driver License: The employee is not required to hold a driver's license but must be able to arrange reliable and timely transportation through private or public transportation for attendance at off-site meetings, events, and trainings.
Certification:
None
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment.
Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.
Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Junior Engineer examination.
Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
Bilingual Pay
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Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicants eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf
Union Contracts:https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html
Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf
01
APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Please refer to the City of Sacramentos Applicant Resources Page for the Employment Qualifications Guide: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment
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PROOF OF EDUCATION: To qualify for this classification you may use education or experience as listed in the substitution option to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities. I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position. Please refer to the City of Sacramentos Proof of Education Requirements (https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment) for information on accepted documentation.
03
EDUCATION CONFIRMATION: If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an engineering discipline by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.
04
PROOF OF EIT CERTIFICATION: To qualify for this classification you may use education and experience; OR an Engineer-In-Training (EIT)certificate in the State of California as listed in the substitution option to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Proof of possession of an EIT certificate in the State of California should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment I understand that if I am using an EIT certificate to qualify for this classification I must enter my EIT certificate number below. (If you do not have an EIT certificate, please enter "N/A". )
05
CERTIFICATION CONFIRMATION: If I am using certification to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess an Engineering-In-Training (EIT) Certificate by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.
06
To be considered for employment opportunities at all the Engineering Levels including Assistant Civil Engineer, Associate Civil Engineer and Junior Engineer, I understand I must submit an application to each job posting.
07
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring departments review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.
08
Describe your experience reviewing or creating subdivision improvement plans.
09
Describe your experience reviewing construction submittals.
10
Describe your experience with responding to Requests for Information (RFIs).
11
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION: The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidates education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramentos Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the Citys RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/Divisions/ode/workforce-equity-documents/Full-RGEAP.pdf I understand and agree to the above instructions.
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Select all the boxes that best describes the software programs you have experience using to check, design, and/or prepare engineering plans, studies, profiles, and/or maps for a work or school project.
13
Select all the foundational engineering subjects you have studied or have experience applying to your work.
14
Select all the strategies you have used to verify the accuracy of complex engineering calculations computed by you, a classmate, or a colleague.
Required Question
Employer City of Sacramento
Address 915 I Street
Historic City Hall
Sacramento, California, 95814-2604
Phone (916) 808-5726