Engineering Technician Level I

Position Overview

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is seeking an Engineering Technician - Level I to join the Construction Management Team as part of the Design and Construction Division. In this role, you will perform continuous and periodic on‑site technical and quality control inspections of construction materials used in public works and developer-funded drainage projects. You will assist senior personnel in preparing job records and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with contractors, vendors, and other key personnel. Projects include the construction of storm drain facilities, channels, levees, and basins involving reinforced concrete construction, trenching, shoring, and installation of underground pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Observe work in progress to ensure construction procedures are followed and that materials conform to specifications.
• Collect and prepare aggregates, concrete mixes, and soil samples in the field for laboratory testing and characterization (e.g. moisture content, density, sieve analysis).
• Perform accurate testing and computations related to on‑site materials and soil compaction as well as laboratory testing and analysis.
• May be assigned to perform off‑site inspections at pre‑cast concrete structure manufacturing plants.

Required Qualifications

• Option I: Two years of sub‑professional civil engineering experience, or Option II: valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer‑in‑Training or Surveyor‑in‑Training issued by the California State Board.
• Possession of a valid California Driver License: Class C.
• Knowledge of elementary algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as applied to engineering; manual and automated drafting techniques; survey principles; and methods of materials testing, hydrography, and traffic control.
• Ability to make accurate engineering computations, follow oral and written directions, prepare clear diagrams and drawings from field observations, perform various test procedures, and carry out survey field work with data analysis.

Benefits & Perks

• MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A range of plans is available with a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution.
• RETIREMENT: Participate in one of three retirement tiers through CalPERS, including Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III based on your hire date and service history.
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution options available with two 457 deferred compensation plan choices.
• VACATION ACCRUAL: Vacation leave accrues bi‑weekly based on years of service, up to a maximum of 480 hours.
• SICK LEAVE: Accrue four (4) hours per pay period with unlimited accumulation.
• HOLIDAYS: Enjoy 12 paid holidays per year.
• BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Up to 5 days available (3 days County paid and 2 additional days drawn from accrued Sick Leave).
• BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Coverage equal to one times your annual base salary, not to exceed $50,000; additional supplemental life insurance is available for purchase.
• DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to $461.54 weekly for a maximum of 52 weeks.
• POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: The County makes a monthly contribution toward retiree health insurance as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.