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Salary : $103,105.60 - $145,724.80 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-16907/16908/16909BNS-01
Department: Land Use Services
Division: 69200-Land Use Services Building & Safety
Opening Date: 02/07/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Job
The Land Use Services Department is seeking knowledgeable and detail-oriented Building and Safety Engineers who under general direction, review and evaluate building construction plans and related documents to ensure compliance with applicable California Building Standards Codes, County ordinances, and other state and local regulations.
Building and Safety Engineers play a critical role in safeguarding public health and safety by ensuring that new construction, tenant improvements, and structural modifications meet current building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, and accessibility standards.
Key responsibilities include:

• Review and analyze building plans, structural calculations, specifications, and related documents for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Ensure compliance with the California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Green Building, Energy Codes, as well as San Bernardino County ordinances and policies.
• Provide technical guidance to architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners regarding plan requirements and corrections.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and technical recommendations as required.

*Official Job Titles: Engineer I, Engineer II, and Engineer III. For more information review the job descriptions: , , and
EXCELLENT BENEFITSTo view job specific benefits, refer to:and.
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, candidate must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
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
ENGINEER I- Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:Education*
Forty-Five (45) semester (68 quarter) units in civil, land use, structural, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering of which thirty-five (35) semester units must beupper division.
Experience
One year of professional experience working in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering
Substitution for Education
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification issued by the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists OR Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) certification issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) may substitute for the upper division component; candidates must still meet overall unit requirement as specified above. (45 semester/68 quarter units)
Substitution for Experience
Bachelor's degree in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering OR 4 years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of the required engineer experience.
ENGINEER II- Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:Certification
Candidates must possess Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification issued by the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists OR Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) certification issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
Education*
Forty-Five semester (68 quarter) units in civil engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework.
Experience
Two years of professional experience working in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering
Substitution for Experience
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field OR 4 years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of the required engineer experience.
Engineer III - Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
LicenseMust hold current status as a registered Professional Civil Engineer with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.
EducationForty-Five semester (68 quarter) units in civil engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework.
ExperienceThree (3) years of professional experience working in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering
Substitution for ExperienceBachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field OR four (4) years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of the required engineer experience.
Note: Candidates must provide a list of transcripts unless the candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in a qualifying area. All documents should be uploaded upon completion of the application. 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 will be a collaborative and analytical professional with strong technical expertise in building codes and plan review. They will demonstrate sound engineering judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to public safety and service excellence. A Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited school inland use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering is highly desirable.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
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.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details, review the links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Professional Unit
San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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List your college coursework or degree information below.
If you are listing your coursework in engineering or related field, provide the following information: the name of the school, course title and number, and number of units (semester or quarter) earned or attached a copy of your transcripts. Example: CSUSB, Intro to Engineering, ENG 100, 4 qtr units
If you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related field, provide the following information: the name of the school, degree information, and major.
Example: CSUSB, B.S. Civil Engineering
If no education, indicate "N/A".
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If your degree or coursework was completed outside of the United States, you must submit your Education Equivalency Evaluation with your application; otherwise your application will not be considered.

• I have submitted my Education Equivalency Evaluation with my application.
• The Education Equivalency does not apply to me.

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Indicate which of the following you possess:

• FE/EIT (Fundamentals of Engineering/Engineer in Training)
• Professional Engineer License
• Other
• Not Applicable

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If you checked "Other" above, indicate the certification you currently possess. If none, indicate "N/A".
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If you have an FE/EIT certificate, provide your certificate number, date of issuance, and issuing agency. If none, indicate "N/A".
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If you possess a California Professional Civil Engineer License, list your registration number and expiration date. If none, indicate "N/A".
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If you have a Professional License in another state, indicate the state and license number. If none, indicate "N/A".
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Check the boxes of computer programs with which you have experience.

• Computer-aided Drafting and Design
• Geographic Information Systems
• Spreadsheets
• Databases
• None

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Special Skills: Some positions require specialized work e